Messengers, inreach, etc

[Squamch]

Had a long walk out of the bush tonight, and would really like to have been able to let my wife know "Hey, I'm totally screwed, but also totally ok, gonna be home late."

Seems to me the best way to avoid needing to send that sort of message, would be to have the ability!

So...I know there's options, who's using what?
What does it cost?
How is the cost structured?
How dependable is it?
Any other pertinent info is welcome too!

[IslandWanderer]

I use a garmin inreach explorer. Easy to use and I think I only pay about $22 a month. I think my first 10 texts a month are included. Can be put on hold for a few bucks a month.

The gps map has very low detail, but would give someone a general idea of where they're located. Decent unit for setting waypoints. Seems to always be able to find a satellite.

Has the sos button if I truly need help.

[The Donald]

I use a garmin inreach explorer. Easy to use and I think I only pay about $22 a month. I think my first 10 texts a month are included. Can be put on hold for a few bucks a month.

The gps map has very low detail, but would give someone a general idea of where they're located. Decent unit for setting waypoints. Seems to always be able to find a satellite.

Has the sos button if I truly need help.

If I remember correctly, weren't you the guy who got locked behind a gate, how did it work for you then

[walks with deer]

If I remember correctly, weren't you the guy who got locked behind a gate, how did it work for you then

inbred ndp voters should be locked in.or out..

i carry a inreach not sure where i put it lol

[chris26262]

I’ve got the inreach mini. I’ve used it from norther BC to interior BC. Have found it to work 90% of the time. I may be generous with that. But feel that is accurate considering satellite are involved!

[twoSevenO]

I’ve got the inreach mini. I’ve used it from norther BC to interior BC. Have found it to work 90% of the time. I may be generous with that. But feel that is accurate considering satellite are involved!

You're doing something wrong. From my experience, and a couple of other guys that have it, it has been more like 99%.

I find a clear view of the sky is a must. I clip it to the outside of my pack. If I'm stopped for a break, I tend to put it on my hiking pole so it sticks up higher.

Buried at the bottom of your pack with other stuff will certainly cause it to have problems sending.

[Dannybuoy]

Also have the inreach explorer ... $16.75 per month that includes unlimited preset messages and 10 text messages as well as automatic send out to search and rescue if you use the SOS

[Maglic]

Also have the inreach explorer ... $16.75 per month that includes unlimited preset messages and 10 text messages as well as automatic send out to search and rescue if you use the SOS

Same here, that is probably the cheapest option,
Safety Plan
https://discover.garmin.com/en-CA/inreach/personal/

Got my Garmin inReach Explorer + on sale for $529 (I can see now the same deal in Cabelas and several other places).

[whitlers]

Also have the inreach explorer ... $16.75 per month that includes unlimited preset messages and 10 text messages as well as automatic send out to search and rescue if you use the SOS

This ^ I keep mine active all year because I am usually out doing something stupid without service atleast once a month.

[Treed]

You can suspend your subscription to InReach for the months you aren’t using it. I think it’s about $4/ month then. It’s a great unit. Links to your phone and you can send and receive texts. I use it for work and hunting. Great piece of mind knowing you can text people and know they won’t make the call that you are missing when you are in the process of packing an animal out late.