Garmin InReach vs Satellite Phone vs Spot Messenger

[@robgerety]

I have used Sat Phones and the InReach over the years on northern canoe trips. On big extremely remote trips I have carried both - split between canoes to ensure back up if one canoe goes south. But, the Sat Phones are extremely expensive. The InReach device works very well and it is not too expensive. The InReach is my favorite. It is popular among bush pilots too, which says a lot.

[@outdooradventurefilms1436]

Thanks for watching, Robert. And yes, I agree. The InReach works great for a decent price.

[@JRoss707]

Thanks, very informative. I’m inclined to go with the Zoleo satellite communicator, a relatively new player on the market, it has some very good reviews.

[@outdooradventurefilms1436]

Thank you J! I don't know much about the Zoleo. I first heard of it when I was putting this video together. I'll have to look into that one too.

[@zman92630]

I have used a sat phone, Spot gen 2 and the (pre-Garmin) DeLorme InReach SE. My fave is the InReach, due to the 2-way messenging, sending coordinates with your message, affordabiity (compared to the newer Garmin InReach- $$$.) The older SPOTs don't have 2-way, but I'm sure the new one is very similar in performance to the InReach.

[@outdooradventurefilms1436]

Hi Chris. I'm actually running a little behind and need to do a new review. I'm actually using the Zoleo now. It has the two-way messaging and can connect to your phone by Bluetooth for texting just like the InReach. I think it has similar function to the InReach mini. It does not have mapping or anything, but is a great two-way communicator for less money than the InReach. I'm very happy with it.

[@DarrenOverby]

IMO, one way communication is not communication at all. If you are in trouble, you NEED to know if your SOS/URGENT message was received because knowing this affects your decision-making in the wild.

[@outdooradventurefilms1436]

100%! Learned that lesson on my first big backpacking trip on the High Sierra Trail. Will never go without two-way communication again. Thanks for watching, Darren!

[@tiberiu_nicolae]

A rented Iridium satellite phone saved us when we broke down in the far Canadian north in winter. I'm totally sold on the importance of some sort of emergency satellite device.

[@outdooradventurefilms1436]

Thanks for watching, Tiberiu! Agreed. I won't backpack without one anymore.

[@jbird73]

Thanks bro! Good info..

[@outdooradventurefilms1436]

No problem Jbird! Thanks for watching!

[@malaymajhi4535]

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[@outdooradventurefilms1436]

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