Stay safe off-the-grid with inReach® satellite communicators. Features include two-way text messaging (satellite subscription required), SOS trigger, and GPS.

2025年1月9日 · Choosing between ZOLEO vs inReach vs iPhone? We cover the best satellite communicators for hiking with in depth pros, cons, and features.

2022年12月19日 · But the iPhone 14 isn't the first, nor only, gadget that uses satellites to facilitate communication in the event of an emergency. In fact, Garmin's inReach lineup allows you to send text messages...

2024年11月20日 · Find out which inReach satellite communicator is right for you based on your favorite activities.

Exactly Which Satellite Messengers Will We Be Comparing? Findmespot’s SPOT Gen 3 and the InReach Explorer +. Both are GPS devices, each with a similar set of core capabilities that we’ll look at in a minute (messages, emergency beacon, etc). Each device come in a range of models: the InReach Explorer, InReach SE and InReach mini.

2024年11月20日 · We took 13 satellite communicators into the backcountry and assessed their emergency and non-emergency functions, signal coverage, and ease of use. We used them for hundreds of hours and then compared how the subscription plans compare. The best messenger is the Garmin inReach Messenger Plus.

2024年10月14日 · In recent models, Apple has given users the ability to make SOS calls via satellite. With the release of iOS 18, users can now send messages via satellite as well. So that begs the question, in 2024, is it still worth owning one a Garmin inReach when you probably already own an iPhone?

2023年6月12日 · Garmin InReach® satellite communicators offer a variety of devices that work like a satellite phone to help you stay in touch with loved ones back home—or call for emergency help. Most backpackers, hikers, and weekend adventurers would be well-served with the Garmin InReach® Mini 2, which gives you SOS capabilities and text-based messaging.

2017年1月4日 · Using the worldwide coverage of the Iridium satellite network, these go-anywhere portable devices let you exchange text messages with any cell phone number or email address anywhere – while using GPS to track and share your journey’s progress.

2014年7月23日 · InReach seems the best value, size, and performance solution. Sat phones aren’t without connectivity issues and very expensive. InReach allows free live text messaging to fellow device owners, free preprogrammed checkins with family and friends, as well as texting per subscription plan, as well as SOS and reasonable extraction insurance.