These Satellite Gadgets Will Save Your Butt in the Backcountry

A regular mobile phone–an unlocked model with the right SIM card, of course–is enough to keep you in touch around most of the populated parts of the world. But if you really want to go into the boonies, or if you can’t be bothered with international roaming plans or renting local SIMs, you’ll appreciate a device that can talk to satellites.

Reviewed by Cameron Martindell

Full Story: http://www.wired.com/2014/04/sat-comms/