Garmin 010-01735-10 inReach Explorer+, Handheld Satellite Communicator with Topo Maps and GPS Navigation

Does not work well in dense forest but worked great other than that

First off people, a huge nod to customer service at Garmin/Delorme. I bought my first InReach, traveled to South America, and promptly had it stolen. I had to scramble to cancel my service, which cost me about $125 to cancel. I didnt want to have the thief causing me excess usage charges, plus, he shouldnt get to benefit from my toy. When I returned from a grueling solo mountain bid on Aconcagua, after recovery, I wrote Garmin and explained my situation. I asked them if they would credit my account, for my inconvenience. They did just that. I bought another unit, and my activation fee and first month were credited to me. What exceptional service! They had no obligation to do that, but that is how you keep a loyal customer, and that is how you go above and beyond.

My truck was snowbound after my GPS sent me down an unpaved back road in Readsboro Vermont. There was no cell service for 15 miles .I Needed a cable wrecker. Used it to text friend for help.

Dont know how much I will use this but I look at it and the plan as cheap insurance. Great way to get help or keep in touch when out of cell range

Satellite communication can be achieved, but the inReach is not a true Garmin’s product.

Very DISAPPOINTED!

Great product if you need it. Remember there is subscription dues. Even for a modest package you will pay about 35.00 per month. You can always stop the service but you will still be charged 2.95/month, until you need it again. Remember the maps are not as detailed and in order to recieve even that you will require activation fees. Just as an example I have a Iridium Sat phone and will be using it along with this unit as a back up, on my kayak circumnavigation of Vancouver Island, and paddling the Inside passage. Further if you go off trail several, I would say at least 7 times a year where there is no or limited cell coverage. Then I would seriously consider getting this unit, or rent a Sat phone, just for piece of mind. Other wise dont waste your hard earned money.

I bought one of these about three years ago as my prime means of communication for when I sailed across the Pacific in 2019. It worked perfectly all the way across..... and it continues to work perfectly. I thought a satellite radio such as this would be expensive but it is not. You do not need voice, the text only (160 characters per message) feature is fine. Its very easy to send messages to phones and computers, and the tracking feature is excellent. I now consider my inReach a must-have aboard my boat.

I spent over $400 for this thing plus set up fee, insurance, and monthly fees. It did send a message once but not today. Dont trust it

Got his for my daughter to take on her 700 mile canoe trip on the Northern Forest Canoe Trail. We want her to be able to call help in an emergency, and we love tracking her progress on the website. She did a trip in the Boundary Waters last fall. One of her companions had one and it worked well and provided a margin of safety. I think it is indispensable for someone who is going to be out of cell phone range in the wilderness. If you dont need the topo and navigation you can save a lot by getting the SE model.