# Stranded Satellite Devices The DeLorme InReach Keeps Adventurists Safe When Off the Grid By Meghan Young | Published 2011-11-26 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/delorme-inreach References: [ohgizmo](http://www.ohgizmo.com/2011/11/23/delorme-inreach-can-save-you-when-stranded-in-nowhereland/) & [shop.delorme](http://shop.delorme.com/OA_HTML/DELibeCCtpSctDspRte.jsp) Made for the adventure enthusiast, the DeLorme InReach device keeps people in touch even when they are officially [off the grid](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trailmate). Since no one wants to have a '127 Hours' situation on their hands, this handy piece of technology could keep people out of serious trouble and even save lives. The DeLorme InReach device essentially provides [two-way satellite communication](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/satellite-communications) by way of a monthly subscription. Although many of these daring individuals will scoff at the idea of not only buying the DeLorme InReach device, but then locking themselves in a safety subscription, the benefit of being able to send [distress SMS messages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sos-light-app) to pre-designated recipients along with your GPS coordinates at any time in any place should change their outlook. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 17% | Activity: 34% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Sports](https://www.trendhunter.com/sports) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Satellite Communication Devices:** Opportunity to develop innovative satellite communication devices for adventure enthusiasts and individuals who frequently go off the grid. - **Emergency Communication Technology:** Opportunity to create advanced emergency communication devices that can send distress messages and GPS coordinates in remote areas. - **Safety Subscriptions:** Opportunity to offer safety subscription services that provide peace of mind to adventurers by providing access to emergency communication technology. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Outdoor Adventure Gear:** Potential for incorporating satellite communication devices like the DeLorme InReach in outdoor adventure gear for enhanced safety measures. - **Search and Rescue:** Disruptive innovation opportunity in the search and rescue industry by leveraging advanced emergency communication technology like the DeLorme InReach. - **Telecommunication Providers:** Opportunity for telecommunication providers to offer specialized safety subscriptions for adventure enthusiasts and off-grid travelers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Satellite Communication Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garmin-inreach-messenger.md) - [Off-Grid Multimedia Communication Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garmin-inreach-messenger-plus.md) - [Tactical Satellite Communication Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garmin-inreach-mini-3.md) - [Emergency Satellite Smartphone Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/motorola-defy-satellite-link.md) - [Wearable Satellite Communicators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-global-hotspot.md) - [Satellite Connectivity GPS Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handheld-navigation-device.md) - [Satellite Communication Smartphone Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hmd-offgrid.md) - [All-in-One GPS Guide Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/outdoor-gps-guide.md) - [Wilderness GPS Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/micro-battery-powered-asset.md)