I thought you were going to answer the question, "Which one do I bring on most of my adventures?" Maybe I missed the answer.
@pringerx8 ай бұрын
i was waiting for that too...
@CandyLV723 ай бұрын
Checking the comments for which is the Go To
@jamiejfowler Жыл бұрын
So which one do you find more useful?
@Dorkbike Жыл бұрын
Exactly what I was questioning
@mattchrabot7799 Жыл бұрын
@@Dorkbike same. I think if you have a Garmin watch that can integrates with inReach, the Messenger would be my choice. If I'm in trouble, I'd like something with a robust battery life. It does seem a bit clumsy since there isn't a solid way to fix the device to yourself or pack. Sure it has a lanyard attachment, but that's it. I typically have my Mini 1 zipped up in my running vest or backcountry ski bag, and typically operate it through my watch.
@DrofJustice Жыл бұрын
I love my mini2. We bring it every time to check in with my husband for his peace of mind. I mostly use my phone to type messages but have sent presets from the device. Hope to not ever need the SOS function, but glad to have it.
@daveevans71513 ай бұрын
Just checked and Garmin has them on sale right now...mini2 is at $299 USD and the messenger is at $249 USD! I have the original mini and do not use the nav functions. I rely on my Gaia app for that as well as my watch...thinking about selling my mini and upgrading to the messenger (better battery, sat connection, and reverse charging). Good video!
@jazzwyld1 Жыл бұрын
I'm planning to purchase the messenger with a Garmin watch and use Gaia for routing
@Andyb2379 Жыл бұрын
Which is best? The one you have with you in an emergency 😁
@jeromebullard6123 Жыл бұрын
How much is the subscription per month???? That’s like a really important factor for most people that aren’t millionaires.
@hikebeyond Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the great video and explanation, I couldn't decide which one to get but I'm going for the Inreach Messenger! Thanks Justin!
@smeeglesapprentice14684 ай бұрын
What's your navigation system? Which one do you bring?
@BluStarGalaxy Жыл бұрын
Such useful little devices. Expensive but could save a life.
@markgreen6437 Жыл бұрын
How do you carry the garmin messenger? In the mesh part of your backpack? Can you receive messages / good service like this still?
@MattCooperKay10 ай бұрын
They work in the top of your backpack pocket, even through fabric.
@markgreen643710 ай бұрын
oh awesome thanks!@@MattCooperKay
@NoOne-yt6yf Жыл бұрын
The one that you don't carry on your shoulder strap. That's better.
@sammmm87 Жыл бұрын
.why?
@davidlocke166811 ай бұрын
@@sammmm87maybe in case you fall? Or if you don’t want a “bad guy” to see your sos device
@usanz947 ай бұрын
Good comparison, thanks. Makes my decision easier.
@davidalderson7761 Жыл бұрын
The golden rule . Take a tracker whichever you can afford I use SPOT myself but Inreach 2 ( not one as battery is pants ).
@fcalfo Жыл бұрын
Super helpful info! Thank you so much!
@marcrobyn484410 ай бұрын
I am on the fence with these for motorcycle travel. I want the device attached to my body somewhere incase of a crash and you can not get back to your bike. I like the messenger, but trying to figure out how to attach it to my jacket or gear vest.
@j3hikes444 Жыл бұрын
another great review, keep em coming
@90Zook Жыл бұрын
Thanks for your review
@Jdub9708 ай бұрын
How can you strap/connect the garmin inreach messenger?
@eddielmoss10 Жыл бұрын
Does the messenger have the same satellite antenna reception/gain performance as the Mini2
@Chrissers201010 ай бұрын
I'm still researching this, but from what I am seeing, the "patch" antenna on the Messenger has a bit better reception than the antenna on the Mini 2. I would be glad to hear from anyone who has more information.
@edduff875 Жыл бұрын
Any future reviews of ULA Equipment Backpacks or Slingfin tents ?
@_Caffeine_1 Жыл бұрын
Could you do a inreach mini walk through for basic payment
@alexherrera3918 Жыл бұрын
Do they work if inside of a school bus? I just need to track my son because cell signal is terrible in my area. Thanks.
@OMGWTFLOLSMH Жыл бұрын
Why would you need to track your son on a school bus? Are there lots of school bus jackings where you live? These things only update their track points every 10 minutes, unless you want to spend the big bucks for 2 minute updates ($65US/mth). A bus can travel a long distance in 10 mins.
@ynotjf Жыл бұрын
Pointless video! You said you were going to tell us which one you take with you most of the time, SO WHICH ONE??
@bluestormcloud791 Жыл бұрын
He never said he was going to tell us. He was asking us a question. The correct answer would be “I don’t know which one you take on most of your adventures”.
@anneli17359 ай бұрын
🤔 pointless comment @ynotjf as obviously you missed the end of the vid when he was pointing out the big advantages of the small one? BATTERY LIFE and compatibility with his phone (reverse charging and using the big screen on his phone) 😂
@bwarrior63409 ай бұрын
Sometimes, just sometimes you need to make your own decisions.
@Daniel-uj1nuАй бұрын
If you don’t have something nice to say, best not to say anything at all.
@ftrujillomunizaga7 ай бұрын
So...?
@Bikepacking Жыл бұрын
What about live track website
@dbgfwbe1497 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your video, basically you confirmed that Messenger works exactly in the same way as the MINI 2 in respect to inReach functionalities related Fenix 7X. Right? Thank you so much for your feedback.
@wolfeadventures Жыл бұрын
So you can type custom messages on the messenger without your phone?
@JustinOutdoors Жыл бұрын
Yup
@stevemartin8994 Жыл бұрын
Great comparison video!
@j3ah0o7 ай бұрын
Crazy how I watched the Mini 1 vs Mini 2 video before this, and he said the Mini 2 can get 30 days. Here he says 14 days...
@alaskaraftconnection-alask3397 Жыл бұрын
For more demanding, remote destinations... I would not recommend either of these model devices. The fully-featured, standalone units (Explorer+ for example) are what I would highly suggest the way to go when considerations concern more challenging environments/conditions, venturing truly remote, outfitting, and when others in a group setting are potentially involved. With regards to these units in this video... Overreliances on Cell-phone integration/meshing is somewhat too much of a vulnerability issue in many respects due to likely dependencies of combination/fusing tech strategies. The other glaring major mistake many make (continually marketed & demonstrated) is the half-witted, ill-advised practice of clipping units onto packs, bags, bikes, boats, snowmachines, atvs... or exposed loops, belts, etc. Carry should be on-person, concealed/well-protected with loss prevention and damage safeguarding as paramount. Thoughtful tactics should be employed when it comes to loss-prevention and/or damage scenarios with reliable methods for retention (securities that may involve including retention redundancies).
@bk6271 Жыл бұрын
shut up
@breannanagy1342 Жыл бұрын
The InReach Mini2 can be used without a phone.
@alaskaraftconnection-alask3397 Жыл бұрын
@@breannanagy1342 However... Not my relevent point here. Mini are designed to mainy integrate with cell phones. Limited otherwise. Fully featured stand alone units are indeed the far more suitable, optimal way to go in truly remote destinations as well as multi person use within a group.
@breannanagy1342 Жыл бұрын
@@alaskaraftconnection-alask3397 I get what you're saying, but you can absolutely use these as stand alone units for their intended purpose. The cell phone integration just makes things much more user friendly. I personally would rather have an all-in-one unit that was user friendly and did not need to be integrated with a cell phone for those capabilities. I'm waiting for the day Garmin releases an outdoor watch like this - InReach emergency capabilities built into the watch that do not require it to be connected to a second device. I hate the idea of needing two devices to serve one purpose. However, the InReach Mini and Messenger absolutely don't need to be connected to a phone.
@alaskaraftconnection-alask3397 Жыл бұрын
@@breannanagy1342 When I was an InReach dealer (Delorme timeline before Garmin days) One of the features I said to 'Delorme' these units should have and become a go-to must have is a Camera!!! This way you could FastTrack data from 1-tool/1-click-pic option (or several)... capture image and fill in data-points, edit, or whatever later in the day, trip, back home etc. It was a no-brainer... yet still waiting.
@RowVsWade Жыл бұрын
Justin says you don't need to connect to your phone--BUT you must initially set up the mini 2 with a smart phone and maintain it using a smart phone. If you don't have a smart phone the mini 2 DOES NOT WORK with just a computer. Hours spent with Garmin. Trust me on this!
@JustinOutdoors Жыл бұрын
I update my InReach mini 2 with my computer all the time
@RowVsWade Жыл бұрын
@@JustinOutdoors But . . . you need the phone to set it up. The first mini (not #2) is the only one you can enable w/o a smartphone. I wish this was not so! Spent a lot of time with Garmin tech support to confirm & had to return mine.
@r-3675 Жыл бұрын
Wow someone without a smart phone
@uploadtime1780 Жыл бұрын
@@r-3675lightphone possibly
@dustyroads8346 ай бұрын
Just buy a Zoleo
@______47903 ай бұрын
subscription is more, its heavier, and not standalone from the phone for any messaging. Both use iridium sats . garmin probably better
@thatareis4260 Жыл бұрын
Up
@Hike_and_Yap10 ай бұрын
The in-reach has worse battery life and satellite range. And it costs $100 more 😂
@Chrissers201010 ай бұрын
Both are "in-reach"
@dayforit17505 ай бұрын
InReach 1 or 2 model?
@jeromebullard6123 Жыл бұрын
I just read the reviews on these and there are LOTS of negative reviews. In fact, I’m willing to bet most of the positive reviews are “fake” paid reviews. Most people don’t even leave a review unless they have a bad experience.
@kevinvesey526311 ай бұрын
Strange. I’ve had the mini 2 for a couple years now and it’s been great. I use it to keep in touch with my wife when our son and I are in the mountains dirt biking and camping. It’s really nice to be able to keep in contact and let her know where we are.