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This Common Piece of Hiking Gear Landed a Canadian Runner in Legal Trouble in India

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Tina Lewis was two months into her extended trip to India when she ran into legal trouble due to her backcountry GPS communication device.

She was traveling with a Garmin inReach Mini , a popular GPS and satellite messaging device often used by backpackers and climbers.

The law requires individuals to obtain a license before owning or using a personal satellite communication device, which is illegal in India .