Saw a Spot satellite communicator at the local Gander Mountain today for $150 as a part of their store clearance. Is the spot as good as the Garmin Inreach?
Spot or Inreach
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Don K
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No comparison.
Spot, 1 way communication,you don't know if your message made it through and 3 preset messages.
In-reach, two way communication, weather forecast, Ariel and topo maps through the earth-mate app, SOS, tracking.
IMO if Spot doesn't come out with anything better they wont survive. I used to have a SPOT, was great until the Inreach came out now that is the go two device.
Spot, 1 way communication,you don't know if your message made it through and 3 preset messages.
In-reach, two way communication, weather forecast, Ariel and topo maps through the earth-mate app, SOS, tracking.
IMO if Spot doesn't come out with anything better they wont survive. I used to have a SPOT, was great until the Inreach came out now that is the go two device.
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Slugz
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What Don said.....comm is a ton better with more options and coverage.....I use one hunting in Colorado and the same one overseas for work.
NVBird'n'Big
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I have wanted an InReach for a while now but have never pulled the trigger, now that Garmin has bought Delorme they have upgraded the units but they are significantly more expensive. You can still find the old ones on Amazon which I am tempted to grab before you can't find one anymore. I assume the older Delorme units have no issues jumping on to the Garmin system.
Slugz
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Catahoula12
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I am considering buying one of the Garmin/InReach units. I'm gonna be 47 soon and not that I'm in poor health but I'm thinking having one of these would be a useful tool to have either as a solo hunt or even 2+ group. You never know what could possibly happen.
kentuckyhunter
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Been looking at the new inreach models all summer. I haven't seen any less than full retail of $449.
Has anyone bought a new one recently for less?
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Has anyone bought a new one recently for less?
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Don K
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kentuckyhunter
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Thanks for the link.
I think there is a newer version that has more features I'm interested in.
Inreach +
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I think there is a newer version that has more features I'm interested in.
Inreach +
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Don K
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Garmin bought them and put the Garmin name on them. The SE model is what I have and works great, not aware of any different features with the new units so cant help there.
NDHunter
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I bought one last year before Garmin bought them but absolutely love my inreach. Texting a long message is a pain in the ass but that isn't what it's for. Short messages are easy and it's great to be able to receive messages as well. At some point, I'm sure the new models will go on sale. Have never used a SPOT but the InReach just seems like a drastically better unit.
bullofthewoodsjr
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I have an old Spot. Seems like I should go with InReach instead of renewing with Spot.
If I jump, would InReach Explorer be preferred over InReachSE and if so, for what reasons?
Slugz
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http://andrewskurka.com/2015/delorme-inreach-se-explorer-how-to-choose-differences-recommendations/
Buddy of mine sent me this a while ago. I believe it answers all your questions in detail.
So let me make sure I'm reading this straight. Between 2016 and 2017 there have been 4 models made. The 2 underneath the Delorme Label are inReach SE and inReach Explorer and the ones with + are the newer 2017 models with Garmin on it.
If I buy the Delorme inReach SE today then I need to go to Garmin website and choose my subscription? And by doing so I don't need to worry about Garmin dropping me 3-5 years down the road after the Delormes are phased out?
If I buy the Delorme inReach SE today then I need to go to Garmin website and choose my subscription? And by doing so I don't need to worry about Garmin dropping me 3-5 years down the road after the Delormes are phased out?
tdub24
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This place required a direct signature to delivery what I could not do...the delivery guy would show up when I was at work and on my days off I would already be in the mountains. It was quite a hassle so I requested FedEx to return to sender. Luckily Cabela's ha them on sale and it was received 2 days after ordering to my PO Box.
I haven't had the opportunity to set my InReach up yet, but could give a report once I do if requested.
KNPV PSD
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You have it correct. I would not worry about Garmin phasing out old models by disconnecting them. They use a subscription model, they could care less how you use their service as long as you are paying every month.
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