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Nov 13, 2020 5:53 PM

Costco Members: Garmin inReach Mini Satellite Communicator Bundle

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Costco Wholesale has for their Members: Garmin inReach Mini Satellite Communicator Bundle for $249.99. Shipping is free. Thanks USAman.

Bundle includes: Backpack Tether and Free Month of Satellite Airtime

Various Retailers have Garmin inReach Mini Satellite Communicator for $249.99. Shipping is free.

Available at:Features: (Specs)
  • Dimensions: 4" x 2"
  • Weight:3.5 oz
  • Messages, SOS alerts and tracking are transferred via the global Iridium satellite network (satellite subscription required)
  • Internal, rechargeable lithium battery gives up to 50 hours of battery life in 10-minute tracking mode (battery life may vary depending on settings)
  • Rugged, impact resistant and water-rated to IPX73

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Costco Wholesale has for their Members: Garmin inReach Mini Satellite Communicator Bundle for $249.99. Shipping is free. Thanks USAman.

Bundle includes: Backpack Tether and Free Month of Satellite Airtime

Various Retailers have Garmin inReach Mini Satellite Communicator for $249.99. Shipping is free.

Available at:Features: (Specs)
  • Dimensions: 4" x 2"
  • Weight:3.5 oz
  • Messages, SOS alerts and tracking are transferred via the global Iridium satellite network (satellite subscription required)
  • Internal, rechargeable lithium battery gives up to 50 hours of battery life in 10-minute tracking mode (battery life may vary depending on settings)
  • Rugged, impact resistant and water-rated to IPX73

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Valid until 11/30 or while supplies last.

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Written by BluegrassPicker

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shoulda2
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For those who don't know what this is, it's a two way satellite communication device , virtually 100% of the planet is covered with this device. It's a very popular device in backpacking circles for people that go way out past cell signal land as a safety / communication device.

What it can do..
- Allows you to send messages via the device or your phone paired with bluetooth
- Allows tracking / checkins... useful for loved ones at home that want to check your progress on a trail, they can request your location from the web portal and it pings the device.
- SOS option you can use as an emergency "911" device, even in the middle of BFE
- There are some limited trail marking / navigation options on the device, it's good for maybe set a waypoint at your car and be able to navigate back that way if you get too far off track, or your deer stand etc.

You will need a subscription either monthly or annual, I personally think the monthly is a better value. It's like a 20% premium or so, but I only backpack once every month and some of the trails I know have good cell coverage so wouldn't need on those so plan on only using this device 2-3 months out of the year ( which if I NEED it one time it pays for itself ).
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hkmakes
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Starlink and Iridium aren't exactly apples to apples. One is high power, high bandwidth. Starlink can replace existing Iridium use-cases like yachts, offshore drilling rigs, etc. You wouldn't be able to use the service in a small handheld with long battery life. Kinda like Wi-Fi versus Bluetooth. Similar idea, different uses, different requirements.
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Here are links to reviews of the inReach mini that I've bookmarked during my research, and some have comparisons to the SpotX:

https://hikingguy.com/hiking-gear...ni-review/
https://www.outdoorgearlab.com/re...reach-mini
https://www.rei.com/blog/news/whi...ld-you-get
https://www.outdoorgearlab.com/re...con/spot-x
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Nov 13, 2020 7:09 PM
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You can have 20 days battery life too, if you reduce the time to 30 minute checkins.
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bigringkingNov 13, 2020 7:53 PM
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Pricing dropped at others, REI, Amazon (late Nov delivery though)
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Quote from bigringking View quoted comment :
Pricing dropped at others, REI, Amazon (late Nov delivery though)
Updated the OP. Thanks
Nov 13, 2020 8:02 PM
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itsZEUStimeNov 13, 2020 8:02 PM
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Quote from bigringking View quoted comment :
Pricing dropped at others, REI, Amazon (late Nov delivery though)
Link to Amazon? Showing $350 for me, except for a bundle deal on the black for $279/289 depending on the bundle
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bigringkingNov 13, 2020 8:08 PM
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Quote from itsZEUStime View quoted comment :
Link to Amazon? Showing $350 for me
Check other seller options. Amazon often defaults to other sellers who have it in stock.
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BluegrassPickerNov 13, 2020 8:12 PM
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Quote from itsZEUStime View quoted comment :
Link to Amazon? Showing $350 for me, except for a bundle deal on the black for $279/289 depending on the bundle
$269 @ Amazon

https://www.amazon.com/Garmin-Lig...07CR8D2DW/

Update Apparently Amazon matched the $249 price at the above link. Third party seller and no backpack tether or free month subscription.
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jonp1988Nov 13, 2020 8:48 PM
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is this the one they used in outer space?
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Nov 13, 2020 8:54 PM
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LJCRSTNov 13, 2020 8:54 PM
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Have it. Love it. Now I feel I like overpaid for it. Haha. Great deal for those of us who love the backcountry.
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timpNov 13, 2020 8:55 PM
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Are these going to be obsolete once Starlink completes deployment? With their beta unlimited internet at $100/mo, it seems like they should be able to offer a satellite messaging service for next to nothing.
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yes theyre unloading
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Nov 13, 2020 9:04 PM
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alazyguyNov 13, 2020 9:04 PM
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Can I buy, but not activate until later when I actually use it?
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What are the airtime plans after the initial free month?
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Nov 13, 2020 9:12 PM
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livestrong2037Nov 13, 2020 9:12 PM
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Thank you!
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What are the airtime plans after the initial free month?
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Quote from lainghk View quoted comment :
What are the airtime plans after the initial free month?
https://discover.garmin.com/en-US...scriptions
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