The new Messenger Plus device lets you send photos, voice messages, and much longer texts to family and rescuers

Garmin’s new inReach Messenger Plus is an upgraded version of the company’s satellite communicator that expands the original’s text messaging capabilities with the ability to now send photos and audio clips through the Iridium satellite network.

Thankfully, I have good friends and had my InReach Mini 2 hooked onto my backpack. Help, as it were, was just a "Help!" text away. Even before that incident, however, I legit didn't ever leave my house and went off on my insane Utah adventures without it.

We got a first look at Garmin’s new inReach Messenger Plus. Here’s what we think of its new photo and voice memo sharing capabilities.

New satellite communicator comes with a range of new features to keep users safe and connected in the wilderness