Navigation & Safety
GPS devices, satellite communicators, first aid, and emergency gear
Editor's Picks
Must Have Garmin
Garmin inReach Mini 2
Satellite communicator with two-way messaging, SOS, weather forecasts, and GPS tracking. Works anywhere on Earth with no cell signal required.
Top Pick Garmin
Garmin Montana 700i Rugged GPS with inReach
5" glove-friendly touchscreen rugged GPS with built-in inReach two-way satellite messaging and interactive SOS — works where cell service doesn't exist.
Best Seller Garmin
Garmin RV 1095 10" GPS Navigator
Extra-large 10" touchscreen RV GPS with custom routing for vehicle height, weight, and length, plus a directory of 30,000+ RV parks and services.
Editor's Pick Garmin
Garmin inReach Messenger Plus Satellite Communicator
Two-way satellite messenger with SOS, photo messaging, and voice messaging via the Iridium network — works anywhere on Earth with no cell service needed.
Top Rated ZOLEO
ZOLEO Satellite Communicator – Two-Way Global SMS & Email, SOS Alerting, GPS
Two-way global SMS and email messenger using the Iridium satellite network — keeps you connected anywhere on earth when cell service disappears.
Best Seller Midland
Midland ER310 Emergency Crank Weather AM/FM Radio with SOS Flashlight
NOAA weather radio with S.A.M.E. county-specific alerts, hand crank and solar charging, SOS flashlight, and a built-in ultrasonic dog whistle.
Safety Essential ACR Electronics
ACR ResQLink View 406 Personal Locator Beacon
Coast Guard-approved 406 MHz PLB with integrated GPS and display — no subscription required, signals search and rescue worldwide.
Best Seller Midland
Midland ER310 Emergency Crank NOAA Weather Radio
NOAA all-hazard alert radio with solar panel, hand crank, LED flashlight, and USB phone charging port — the Wirecutter top pick.
Editor's Pick ZOLEO
ZOLEO Satellite Communicator
ZOLEO pairs with your smartphone to deliver two-way global satellite messaging, email, SOS alerting, and GPS location sharing from anywhere on Earth — including BLM desert and deep-forest boondocking spots with zero cell service.
More Navigation & Safety
Garmin
Garmin zūmo XT2 Motorcycle/RV GPS
6-inch glove-friendly GPS with RV routing that avoids low bridges, weight restrictions, and tight turns based on your vehicle profile.
Garmin
Garmin RV 795 GPS Navigator
Dedicated 7" RV GPS with custom routing for your rig's height, weight, and length, plus a directory of 40,000+ RV parks and live traffic warnings.
Midland
Midland T71VP3 X-TALKER 36-Ch FRS Two-Way Radio (2-Pack)
36-channel FRS walkie-talkies with up to 38-mile range, NOAA weather scan and alert, 121 privacy codes, and rechargeable batteries.
ACR Electronics
ACR ResQLink View – Buoyant Personal Locator Beacon with GPS (Model PLB 425)
FAA- and NOAA-registered 406MHz PLB that transmits directly to the COSPAS-SARSAT search-and-rescue satellite network with zero monthly subscription required.
Globalstar
SPOT Gen4 Satellite GPS Messenger
Compact satellite GPS messenger with one-touch SOS, location tracking, and pre-programmed check-in messages for off-grid travel.
Uniden
Uniden PRO520XL 40-Channel CB Radio
Compact 40-channel AM CB radio with 4-watt transmit power, automatic noise limiter, PA/CB switch, and instant emergency channel 9 access in a dash-mount form factor that fits virtually any vehicle.
Cobra
Cobra 29 LTD Classic 40-Channel CB Radio
The Cobra 29 LTD Classic is an iconic professional CB radio with 40 channels, SWR calibration, adjustable receive, and instant emergency channel 9 — the same unit trusted by long-haul truckers for 50 years.
Why Garmin inReach Mini 2?
If you spend time in areas with unreliable or no cell coverage — which is most of the interesting places full-timers go — the inReach Mini 2 is the one device that changes the risk calculation. Two-way satellite messaging means you can tell your family where you are and when you expect to be back. The SOS button connects to GEOS 24/7 search and rescue coordination. For boondockers, it's not optional gear — it's the prerequisite to going to the good spots with peace of mind.