Garmin Inreach Explorer+
August 3, 2017 - Comment
Explore anywhere. Communicate everywhere. In reach Explorer+ is the rugged satellite Communicator and GPS navigator that uses 100% global iridium coverage for 2-way text messaging and tracking, anywhere in the world. Navigate with detailed, preloaded topo maps, follow routes, Mark waypoints and find your way back with a high-detail Bread crumb trail. Using GPS tracking, you can easily share your location with family, friends, social media or emergency responders. In case of emergency, the interactive SOS allows you to communicate back and forth and receive confirmation that help is on the way. For added capability, use the free earthmate app to pair your in reach Explorer+ with mobile devices.
Product Features
- 100% global iridium satellite coverage enables 2-way text Messaging from anywhere (satellite subscription required)
- Trigger an interactive SOS to the 24/7 search and rescue monitoring center
- Track and share your location with Family and friends
- Pair with mobile devices using the free earthmate app for access to downloadable maps, U.S. Noaa charts, color Aerial imagery and more
- Inreach Explorer+ Device adds preloaded delorme topo maps with onscreen GPS routing Plus built-in digital compass, Barometric altimeter and Accelerometer
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Great hardware — online software needs some serious work. First, the hardware. FIVE stars for this aspect of the inReach Explorer+. I purchased the inReach as a satellite communicator — period. For a hand-held GPS to use on the trail here in Colorado, I carry a venerable old GPSmap 62sc, which I love, and use it with BaseCamp software. For personal safety and “rescue-ability” I trust nothing less than a true 406 MHz locator beacon, specifically an ACR ResQLink+, fully registered and maintained. All of that to say that I am not looking to…
A reasonably affordable option for emergency communications So, this is a nifty little device, be it for serious hiking, for travel to rural areas, or for emergency preparedness.
Buy it. It is a unique potential lifesaver. PLEASE READ MY OBSERVATION of consumer reviews at the end. First let me introduce myself. I’m a nature photographer. I often go where no cell service has gone before. As such I have two important needs. I must know where I am and how to get where I wish to be. My other need is to communicate with the outside world for safety and more routine issues. The inReach, since its inception at DeLorme has filled the second need by providing a reliable two-way satellite texting device. I’ve had each model and they all worked perfectly… period. My first need,…