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    New Garmin Inreache Expolrer

    Does anyone have any practical experience with new models that Garmin has out?
    I am curious what the topo mapping works like in B.C.

    I have the original inreache explorer before Garmin bought them and find the GPS functions archaeic and battery eating.

    Any comments, feedback, or thoughts?

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    Re: New Garmin Inreache Expolrer

    I have the garmin inreach mini. Nice and small if you want to just bring it along for the SOS and pre-programmed message functions. Then, if you want to type out longer messages or use it as a GPS you can pair it (bluetooth) with Garmin's earthmate app which has a 1:25000 north america topo map on it. I've found it to work very well for messaging and the gps function works well too. Though not as good for nav as a dedicated GPS by any means.

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    Re: New Garmin Inreache Expolrer

    The map is OK but not great, like mGudmund said pairing it with your phone and using the app is better resolution. I like it overall for its messaging and SOS functions as I am solo most of the time but its definitely a compromise. The inreach mini was not available yet when I bought mine, that is probably the route I would go now. Mini for messaging and emergency capabilities and a dedicated GPS for navigation

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    Re: New Garmin Inreache Expolrer

    Battery life on the new units is amazing. I don't use mine for navigating, so can't comment on the maps.
    Is Justin Competent, or just incompetent?

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    Re: New Garmin Inreache Expolrer

    I have the Garmin inreach explorer, very happy with it. The maps are basic but they work great and I have zero complaints.

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    Re: New Garmin Inreache Expolrer

    Go with the mini. Or wait for garmin to release a new model that is 100% compatible with basecamp and has an SD slot for a backgrounds map book chip.

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    Re: New Garmin Inreache Expolrer

    how does messaging work?
    it says that you need to send an SMS or email first to the recipient before they can reply , can the recipient save that as a contact and then send a message back at a later time ? or do you need to keep your thread and keep conversing on that that thread ?

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    Re: New Garmin Inreache Expolrer

    Quote Originally Posted by jorick View Post
    how does messaging work?
    it says that you need to send an SMS or email first to the recipient before they can reply , can the recipient save that as a contact and then send a message back at a later time ? or do you need to keep your thread and keep conversing on that that thread ?
    I just got the mini and tested this.

    i sent my GF a message and then sent one to my one phone

    They came from two DIFFERENT phone numbers ...... so saving the number it came from is probably not a good idea.

    Not a big deal for me as i can always be the first to send one of my preset "all is well" messages.

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    Re: New Garmin Inreache Expolrer

    can your gf relpy on that thread as long as you don't delete that thread ? over a few days ?

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    Re: New Garmin Inreache Expolrer

    Quote Originally Posted by jorick View Post
    can your gf relpy on that thread as long as you don't delete that thread ? over a few days ?
    I haven't tested that yet. I just got it today.


    What i don't understand is how to communicate with another inReach ..... if you have to send a msg first to start, how do you know what the number of the other inReach is to send it to? :/

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