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

WORST EXPERIENCE.

I am so glad I bought this for my Fiancé for Christmas! We live in Alaska, and hike all the time! When I am not hiking with him, I can track him via the link that he sent me, and it gives me such peace of mind to know he is still on the move and see when he has turned around and on his way back.

I really liked the idea of never being stranded anywhere. I really liked the idea of being able to contact my loved ones from anywhere. I really like my “hikers life alert” SOS button. I didn’t like is getting billed randomly. Even if you deactivate the device and your account garmin will still charge you. BUYER BEWARE I had to cancel my credit card to stop these charges from happening. I can see a lawsuit coming garmins way soon over this.

Great product and service. Could be a lifesaver when hiking or 4x4ing in the back country

It is nice item if you need to reach people. Being a solo hiker, this is important to me. I do file a hike plan with family and friends.

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.

Defiantly worth the money. You can link the gps to you phone to send texts or use preset messages. Links can be sent to multiple people so they can see where you are. I use mine every week end. There is learning curve to you figure out how to use the unit. I have not found an area where the unit does not work, it is not a cell phone so its take a while for the message to go through. My plan is 25.00 a month and the rescue +insurance. You tube has great videos how to use the Garmin inReach Explorer. Battery has a long life span.

device works , not good enough navigation for dangerous places. unit itself is good except for the clip, the clip is a absolute joke , completely useless , to be clear you will not be able to clip this onto anything. messaging works great . i routinely travel open ocean always works

I use it when I go hunting . I live in the West were you dont always have cell service.

Good communication device. Garmin Earthmate maps are outdated. Dont bother spending for the one with the screen as the maps suck and you can use the Earthmate app with any Inreach. That being said, even those maps suck as there is not much selection and they are old.