inreach explorer.

[walks with deer]

anybody have this device in kamloops?
pretty sure i am going to buy one but would like to look at the maps first...i tried one in store but they have to activate and wouldnt for me to see the maps.
anybody have a active one i could see?

thinking of a few times needed search and rescue and had to drive to cell service...
1.broken neck on victim of accident at port douglas.
2.cut femal artery when fishing on guy whos knife slipped through sheath.
3.guy jumped off house boat onto house boat prop resulting in compound injurys to both legs and femual cut...

all three lived do to fast first aid and me being there...

also thinking off the time i kicked the window out of my truck down a icy cliff with no reception...if i was more hurt i would not have gotyen out and froze before found.

[Avalanche123]

I am not in Kamloops BUT I find that one of the shortfalls of the INREACH is the map. The scale can't be changed so the view presented is pretty large scale (meaning it's too close for map navigation.

I admit the INREACH is still new to me and I am learning but from what I have found, the map scale cannot be changed. (Please correct me if I am wrong...)

[BoRyZimm]

Hey WWD,

I bought my InReach Expl. at London Drugs, I have the SE model without Maps as I already have GPS's. I really like the InReach, I had a SPOT Messenger before, the InReach works better for me, & able to have 2 way communication. Prices seems to be about the same but London Drugs Kamloops is where I bought mine last year.

Bob

[jburgundy]

I JUST bought the inreach explorer+ 2 days ago. As for maps, you can zoom in and out using the "-" & "+" buttons. It is a bit of a hybrid between a traditional topo map and a terrain map. I live in Tsawwassen, so not near any logging roads to give a screen shot, but let me know if I can help.

[Wagonmaster]

I bought my InReach strictly for the safety factor. Use a handheld GPS for maps and navigation. InReach needs power to recharge, in other words, you can't just change the batteries. So, if you use the InReach as a GPS, and run the power down, it won't be much help if you get into trouble and need to contact someone for assistance.

[RINO]

https://youtu.be/eqqkiMXW8K4

Pair with your phone for use with better enhanced mapping

[Bustercluck]

The inreach is a little bit better if u Bluetooth it to your phone. Otherwise the maps are terrible. As for charging the battery, I bring a little pocket juice from Costco. It will charge my phone at least three times.

I have the garmin one. Has anybody compared the delorme to the garmin?

[Bustercluck]

I'm wondering how you have the luck of being around all of these unfortunate accidents?

[walks with deer]

so far great replys guys...this is what i am looking for..

bustercluck we can start another thread on carnage but lets keep this one on devices.

[ydouask]

Get it ! As Rino said, sync your inReach with your phone. I don't have the sqavvy to explain it to you (my kids set it up ), but you can access maps , google earth etc even when you are out of cell range. You can do the google Earth with the Garmin Earthmate app on your iPhone.

[firebird]

I am also looking at getting the SE. Im trying to figure out the plans right now.

Whats the difference between the garmin plans and the Roadpost plans??

[jlirot]

I just looked these up at GPSCity.com. Prices seem pretty good.

I thought the newest Explorer was supposed to accept chips with the offroad maps etc? It doesn't look like this is the case...Bummer.

[walks with deer]

just bought it...will post up.

[Mark-R]

I still use my old Garmin Etrex Legend with the Backroads Map chip. It's small and has so much detail when it comes to terrain, old FSRs, tracks, trails, etc. I don't really want to replace it.
This is where the Garmin Inreach Mini works well for me as a communication tool. It's small and does just what I need it to do.
My friend has the Garmin Inreach Explorer, he likes the communication aspect but doesn't care for the maps.

[albravo2]

A solar charge kit is worth the weight but I will say the new Delorme devices have pretty awesome battery life.

I don't know anybody that bought one that has regretted the decision.

At my cabin in the mountains it can take a while to send/receive messages, but a sat phone has the same problem.

[Blockcaver]

I use the iPhone for maps, aerials, GPS and the InReach SE to text. The new mini InReach looks like the ticket to me. Battery life is fabulous on the SE.

[RackStar]

Does anyone have the mini?
I’m going to buy one tonight or tomorrow.
Interested how they like it

[Bag1]

Garmin told me they will be releasing a new explorer this year with a map chip capability and be able to install and run the BRMB chips

[jlirot]

Garmin told me they will be releasing a new explorer this year with a map chip capability and be able to install and run the BRMB chips

That’s what I thought. Thanks!

[tikkahunter]

They told me the same thing 15 months ago when i called and asked about running BRMB. I wouldn't hold your breath.

[Jordan f.]

Anybody use the Inreach mini?

I use my phone for GPS/Maps. But the safety aspects of Inreach seems worth the money.

[RackStar]

Just about to buy one in 5 min. Il do a review when I’m back from my hunt sept 5

[Jordan f.]

Just about to buy one in 5 min. Il do a review when I’m back from my hunt sept 5

Right on. Thanks!