Hiking and backpacking topped the list of activities triggering SOS alerts, followed by driving and motorcycling, while water-related emergencies and work-related incidents saw significant year-over-year growth. Garmin’s 2025 inReach SOS report shows more than 3,000 incident messages routed through its global coordination center, marking a notable increase in user reliance on satellite emergency services. In 2025, Garmin expanded inReach functionality to its fēnix 8 Pro smartwatch lineup and launched the inReach Mini 3 Plus and GPSMAP H1i Plus communicators, broadening its satellite-connected hardware offerings. Garmin Response’s professional coordination enabled self-rescue in over 12% of SOS cases, highlighting the efficacy of integrated two-way text messaging and location tracking in critical situations.