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If you spend time beyond mobile phone coverage, whether hiking the hills of the Lake District or tackling a remote overseas expedition, a two-way satellite communicator could be your most important piece of kit. These small devices allow you to send and receive messages, share your location, and trigger an SOS in an emergency, all via satellite.

But here’s the crucial tip most people overlook:
The cost of the device is only a fraction of your total spend. Over its lifetime, the subscription plan will cost far more than the hardware itself.

In this article we look at some of the key points you need to consider before you get started.

Over the past month (July 2025), everyone who purchased a Suunto watch from GPS Training was automatically entered into our prize draw to win a pair of Suunto Wing headphones. 

In the 113th episode of the GPS Training Podcast, Jonn interviews Dan Southam, the UK Marketing Manager for Suunto, a Finnish outdoor brand with a rich heritage dating back to 1936. Dan outlines Suunto’s journey from inventing the liquid-filled compass to developing advanced GPS watches designed specifically for outdoor adventure enthusiasts. Suunto’s core mission is to inspire people to get outside and explore mountainous terrains and trails safely, providing reliable technology tailored for activities like trail running, hiking, bikepacking, skiing, and snowboarding.

If you're new to using a handheld GPS device or a Garmin GPS for hiking, this guide will walk you through the basics — from planning your route to saving your track at the end of the day. Whether you're tackling a local trail or heading into the hills, learning how to use a GPS will give you more confidence, greater safety, and better navigation on your outdoor adventures.

In this episode of the GPS Training Podcast, Jon is joined by a new (and slightly robotic) co-host – Chat GPS – the voice of our brand-new GPS Training AI bot.