Inreach
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Lightningmike
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What are the benefits of the inreach over the spot gen 3? I can send ok messages and sos.
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BIGHORN1
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you are able to send as well as receive messages with the in reach. you have the ability to text just like a normal phone
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It works great text on the inreach or connect using the earthmate app
It's uses your phone contacts
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Ruralcowboy
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Yes, so people can text you back.
bingo1010
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appreciate the info everyone, am picking up one this week, what plan are you guys running? just the basic and then paying if you do communicate?
also, was wondering if the screen on the higher end model is very usable as a gps? it looks quite small compared to most gps only units
also, was wondering if the screen on the higher end model is very usable as a gps? it looks quite small compared to most gps only units
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It's a good idea to play with it at home in the back yard.
Practice on sending messages and texting.
So when an emergency happens your familiar with all the functions.
I think I pay 30.00 a month for the features turned on.
The screen is small for the gps yes.
polaris011
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my wife bought me a inreach for xmas this year said she got the best deal at bass pro. no we dont do surprises very well
BeachSled
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You get to type it out, up to 160 characters.
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Grinder
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I never liked typing/texting at all let alone with frozen arms, hands, fingers. Thats 1 out of many reasons for the my sat phone.
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NoBrakes!
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I just picked up the small black Inreach, I havent got it set up yet. I believe you can pair it to a cell phone and use the phone to text? Does anyone else have this model? I considered a sat phone, whats the average cost of a phone and a monthly plan?
Ruralcowboy
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I purchased my inreach from Sportchek/Atmosphere (not all stores have the Amosphere section). There should be a sale on now/soon, then sign up for their email list and get an extra 10% off on your first purchase.
174mcx
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I've had a Inreach since they came available, I had the first one replaced because it wouldn't connect with my phone through bluetooth when it was cold. The replacement I received is better but still not perfect, I have to keep my phone and inreach close to some heat to have them work properly. This is only for the texting function mind you, not the preset messages they work everytime.
Rbrduk
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Just finished setting up mine. Pretty straight forward.
Now to wrap it up so Santa can put it under the tree.
Now to wrap it up so Santa can put it under the tree.
minnow10
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Just a question. Do these ( inreach,Garmin) affect your avalanche receiver if you carry them in the front pocket? ha would be my only concern on carrying these.
prairie-rider800
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I like the sound of that rebate! Was this rebate through inreach or did you have to buy at campers village? Been having the same thoughts since hearing of that event.
The rebate is a mail in and it is "up to $99.95". The reason for the "up to" is because it covers your $30 activation fee and the first month of whatever plan you choose, the most expensive being the unlimited at $69.95/month.
