Various Retailers have Garmin inReach Mini 2 Compact Satellite Communicator (2 Colors) on sale for $249.99. Shipping is free.
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Various Retailers have Garmin inReach Mini 2 Compact Satellite Communicator (2 Colors) on sale for $249.99. Shipping is free.
Thanks to Deal Hunter phoinix for sharing this deal.
These are designed for backcountry exploring and backpacking. Places cell phones don't work or are too limited. For those cases, it's a great device for emergencies and peace of mind.
Do keep in mind besides the device cost, to access most of the satellite features you'd need a $40 activation fee and $8-50 per month subscription.
given that cellphone now have satellite communication build in, what is the point of these?
Using cell phone satellite text sucks. These are way more reliable, you can send a link to friends/family and they can track your location, SOS button allows for Search and Recue to find you.
The Garmin InReach Messenger deal that was posted recently may be better for casual hikers/users.
Fyi, the free SOS satellite messaging service offered by many carriers and etc do have limitations and do not work in some area. For example, the T-Satellite service offered by TMO do not work in Baja California...
given that cellphone now have satellite communication build in, what is the point of these?
how often have you used the phone satellite with phone? on my last trip there was a pretty long delay to lock in satellite, its not constant so a few minutes later I would need to lock satellite again. sending messages would fail. I have a iPhone 17.
with my in reach the messages went thru right away, no satellite lock. I can type the messages on my phone and send via in reach. for sure its not for everyone, and in my case it wasn't an emergency to send out the messages but my wife was a little worried because it had been 2 days in a row where I couldn't send an end of day message. for me the extra $7 a month (for 6 months a year, then I suspend it) is not much to pay for that extra insurance, peace of mind.
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These are designed for backcountry exploring and backpacking. Places cell phones don't work or are too limited. For those cases, it's a great device for emergencies and peace of mind.
Do keep in mind besides the device cost, to access most of the satellite features you'd need a $40 activation fee and $8-50 per month subscription.
given that cellphone now have satellite communication build in, what is the point of these?
Do you really wanna risk just relying solely on your delicate cell phone when hiking or camping out in the wilderness? Even though this can easily be carried in your backpack? Better to be overprepared than underprepared if you're gonna be out there. Don't underestimate mother nature.
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Do keep in mind besides the device cost, to access most of the satellite features you'd need a $40 activation fee and $8-50 per month subscription.
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Fyi, the free SOS satellite messaging service offered by many carriers and etc do have limitations and do not work in some area. For example, the T-Satellite service offered by TMO do not work in Baja California...
with my in reach the messages went thru right away, no satellite lock. I can type the messages on my phone and send via in reach. for sure its not for everyone, and in my case it wasn't an emergency to send out the messages but my wife was a little worried because it had been 2 days in a row where I couldn't send an end of day message. for me the extra $7 a month (for 6 months a year, then I suspend it) is not much to pay for that extra insurance, peace of mind.
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Do keep in mind besides the device cost, to access most of the satellite features you'd need a $40 activation fee and $8-50 per month subscription.
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