Sail-World.com, an online authority on all things that take place on the high seas, recommends the best products on the market to take on a boating expedition. When it comes to satellite phones, Nancy Knudsen of Sail-World Australia relies solely on the Iridium Extreme for its unparalleled durability and waterproof design.

Knudsen remarked how this model was the first one to offer fully integrated services of customizable GPS, online tracking and emergency notification specifically to the family or friends of the device's owner.

"That feels good to me. Not only do I want the regulatory authorities to know when I am in trouble, I want someone with a vested interest in my safety to be chasing them up as well," Knudsen said in her review of the phone.

This device also comes equipped with Iridium AxcessPoint, which can make a wi-fi hot-spot on your boat wherever you are sailing, granting you further connectivity.

The durability and construction of the device also impressed Knudsen, who has had some terrible experiences with phones that have left her stranded in serious times of need. Once while sailing the Red Sea, she was without contact in the water with no access to civilization because a lesser model of satellite phone had not withstood water damage despite being advertised as waterproof. The Iridium Extreme has never given Knudsen trouble, she notes in the review, and is her go-to satellite device whenever she is embarking on a voyage.

SatPhoneCity has the perfect packages for an Iridium Extreme phone that will be great for any voyage you choose to undertake. Call us at 1.866.473.6044 or talk to a sales representative online for more information.

Conde Nast's Daily Traveller, an online blog dedicated to travel tips, recommends a few pieces of equipment that explorers on any kind of trip should consider looking into.

For starters, waterproof materials are key given the unexpected whims of Mother Nature's temper. Should there be an unexpected rain, snow or sleet storm, you'll be glad that you brought along containers for your electronics and food that will keep them dry in almost any situation.

The blog also recommends that having some sort of GPS system handy is a perfect way to ensure you don't fall off the grid or end up stranded in a remote location. Although compasses go a long way in keeping you on the right path, there's little excuse to go without GPS technology in this day and age, as even most cell phones come with a positioning system installed.

However, you may find yourself in an area where your trusted cellular device may not get reception, and your GPS is no good to you. This is why The Daily Traveller recommends you always bring a satellite phone with you on every journey.

SatPhoneCity has phones and plans available that are suitable for expeditions of any size. Contact one of our sales representatives by chatting live online, or call us at 1.866.473.6044 for more information.

SatPhoneCity recently supplied the satellite equipment to Madison Mountaineering for their Mount Everest expedition. 

It turned out to be a tragic event. Read more about it by following the link below: 

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