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Calling all outdoorsmen and women: If you\u2019ve been putting off adding a satellite messenger to your hunting, fishing, or backpacking kit, now is the time. Even if you aren\u2019t heading out for days into the backcountry, if you are spending time in areas that are out of cell service, then this is an important safety consideration. According to Garmin, 12 percent of the SOS activations they receive are from people who were still with their vehicles. If you have a major accident or health incident off the grid, a satellite messenger could save your life. <\/p>\n

Fortunately there is good news: Cabela\u2019s has a major sale on the Garmin inReach Mini, which staff writers Laura Lancaster and Tyler Freel have both used extensively. Invest in your safety (or that of your loved one\u2019s) today. <\/p>\n

Read Next: <\/strong>People Have Hit the SOS Button on Their Garmin InReach 10,000 Times<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n