Garmin in-Reach Explorer vs SPOT Messenger - 08/30/20
I am going to start here as did not find any Forum for Satellite communications questions. I’ve owned a SPOT Satellite Personal Tracker single message device for so long can’t remember when I first bought it, been quite some time ago. It has rescue & emergency loaded messages on it and have sent pre-loaded messages back home from some difficult places, but SPOT keeps raising my annual fee, called and cancelled my up coming annual service. Think it’s time get some better communications device. I’ve been reading up on the Garmin in-reach explorer (have had good luck w Garmin devices, owned a Rino 610 & a great way to map, track and communicate w a hunting partner w their Rino 610- a great piece of technology).
Been reading up on the newest Spot messenger also as now they have some Safety use plans also., but doesn’t look like it can load maps. What I’m looking for is anyone w personal experience w Spot Messenger pros & cons or the Garmin in-reach explorer pros & cons.
Been pulled toward the Garmin only because of that mapping feature, love having a map of the area right on the same device, where I hunt here in Wyoming this is almost a necessity at least sure would be given an emergency or at least a great advantage. Feel free to PM me also, not on everyday but am interested in opinions on both units before I spend $$$ for a better unit w newer technology.
Any help from you is greatly appreciated, thx Sid
Been reading up on the newest Spot messenger also as now they have some Safety use plans also., but doesn’t look like it can load maps. What I’m looking for is anyone w personal experience w Spot Messenger pros & cons or the Garmin in-reach explorer pros & cons.
Been pulled toward the Garmin only because of that mapping feature, love having a map of the area right on the same device, where I hunt here in Wyoming this is almost a necessity at least sure would be given an emergency or at least a great advantage. Feel free to PM me also, not on everyday but am interested in opinions on both units before I spend $$$ for a better unit w newer technology.
Any help from you is greatly appreciated, thx Sid