HMD OffGrid Satellite Communicator Review: Fits in Your Pocket

In my 17 years of being married to my husband, I have learned that it's wise to take a few precautions. First, always wear sensible shoes. Second, always have a full water bottle and some snacks—even if we’re supposedly just walking the dogs for an hour. Third, panicking never helps. You might not know what’s going to happen or how you got here, but we’re going to figure it out. Unfortunately, my daughter has only lived with my husband for 10 years, compared to my 17. On a recent spring break trip, we were off-roading up a steep hill in our Toyota Tundra when we started sliding backwards in a slippery mix of snow and mud. Immediately, high-pitched shrieks erupted from the back seat. “Babe! Panicking never helps!” I reached into the glove box and pulled out an Anker power bank, a USB-C cable, and the HMD OffGrid. “We can always call someone. It’s going to be OK!” She calmed down, giving my husband and me enough time to figure out how to get out of this mess. (It will surprise no one w ... Read full article.