Spot or Spot Connect - other what else?

[SleddinYogi]

Ive been doing some research and I think I got it down to the Spot GPS.... Just wanted to know what you guys use out in the backcountry.... Any ideas?

 

[SidewaysInto3rd]

I have a spot

but check these guys out

InReach

 

[Trax 2 Treadz]

Had SPOT, now with InReach

 

[Blecter]

I've got a Spot. I like it so far. The parents like that they can track me too when I'm out playing, even though they are on the other coast.

 

[Highfly]

I've got a Spot. I like it so far. The parents like that they can track me too when I'm out playing, even though they are on the other coast.

What plan are you on, how much a month??

 

[Blecter]

What plan are you on, how much a month??

I've got the Spot Satellite GPS Messenger, and after checking out the site again I'm on the basic plan, where I've got everything I need (tracking/all emerg functions/etc). I pay $100/year.

 

[matm8snopro]

I like my spot, have had it for two seasons now. I've never needed it in an emergency and never hope i will!

 

[LBZ]

Spot has a screamin deal right now with a $50 rebate.
SPOT Rebate
I think I am going to get one to give my chick some piece of mind. She is nervous about me going ever since she lost a friend in avalanche a few years ago.

 

[Highfly]

I've got the Spot Satellite GPS Messenger, and after checking out the site again I'm on the basic plan, where I've got everything I need (tracking/all emerg functions/etc). I pay $100/year.

I looked at the packages it says 100 a year but another 50 for tracking??

 

[LBZ]

I looked at the packages it says 100 a year but another 50 for tracking??

????
Looks like $100 to me.
Basic Service Plans

 

[Highfly]

Additional Services

Extra charges

 

[Iron Horse Racing]

Some good info in this thread...


https://www.snowandmud.com/forum/f505/new-option-instead-spot-55803.html?highlight=Inreach

 

[LBZ]

Additional Services

Extra charges

OIC
I thought you were talking about the SPOT Adventurers feature which is included. Carry on.......

 

[Blecter]

I'm pretty sure I only paid $100 for the year, but I could be mistaken. I know the tracking feature (not the "Spotadventures" which is new to me) was +$50 at the time, which means I could have paid $150. I started my subscription back in January, so things are a little hazy haha. Either way, $150 for the year is nothing for the service you're getting (I cannot compare to others who provide the same services).

 

[teamgreen]

Picked up my Spot today. Still have a $50 rebate you can print off from their site, and it was $119 at London Drugs.

T-team saved me money by telling me about London Drugs. I think its the first time he hasnt cost me money..........

 

[cdnemsguy]

I pay $149/year for my spot the has unlimited tracking. What i really like is when I get home, I login and see where I have been on a google earth platform. I know there are other options, but I am good with the spot. My wife can see where I track if I choose and this is a nice feature for her. Serves its purpose for sure.

 

[norona]

I have used the spot in the past but upgraded to the inreach as I can pair it with my iphone and text through it, works amazing and the other big point is that inreach works off of the iridium sat network so much better communication. You can also have more characters in a text than spot connect and it also floats...everyone should have a spot or inreach, simple but effective if the crap hits the fan!!

 

[Ride Whistler]

InReach!

 

[BC Sno-Ghost]

I have the SPOT right now. Seriously thinking about the InReach. I've found with my SPOT, that when I send out an OK Message, some of my recipients don't receive it. The tracking works good but not too sure of the effectiveness of the message sending. I don't like the idea of not knowing if my message has been received....especially if I hit 911.

 

[norona]

I have the SPOT right now. Seriously thinking about the InReach. I've found with my SPOT, that when I send out an OK Message, some of my recipients don't receive it. The tracking works good but not too sure of the effectiveness of the message sending. I don't like the idea of not knowing if my message has been received....especially if I hit 911.

That is also one of the reasons I switched was that the messages go faster and there is a light that lets you know it was sent...since this is more for safety than tracking i felt that was super important!!!