Interesting device, I had not heard of this one before. I'm using the Garmin Inreach mini 2 on kayak trips myself. It can also be used for messaging through the phone like with the Defy, and I can also send waypoints or routes from the phone to the Inreach to use it as a gps device. The plans are a little expensive, but it includes unlimited "check-in" messages with the location.
Thanks for the review. I hadn't heard about this device before. I am assuming that the text messages you sent over satellite were coming from a different address/phone number than your cell phone text messages? So people would use different numbers to send to this device than to your regular phone messaging?
Great review brother. Just ordered one of these today, so glad to hear your thoughts on it man.
Thanks 👍
Great video, thanks for the info. Almost all of the places I kayak don't have cell service, I'm ordering one of these today.
I have one and it works great for me. Looking forward to the tracking [within the app] add-on to come soon.
Nice device. Great price point. I do wish the large SOS button had a cover.
Interesting device, I had not heard of this one before. I'm using the Garmin Inreach mini 2 on kayak trips myself. It can also be used for messaging through the phone like with the Defy, and I can also send waypoints or routes from the phone to the Inreach to use it as a gps device. The plans are a little expensive, but it includes unlimited "check-in" messages with the location.
Same curious on comparison
What was the Michigan event? Hope you enjoyed the great lakes!
It was a great time. It was for Qajaq Training Camp, a traditional paddling event.
Is it available in Canada? I've been having a hard time finding it.
It will be available in Canada in before the end of October.
It connects to Iridium network? So pole to pole coverage?
No it uses GPS, Glonass, Galileo, Beidou
Thanks for the review. I hadn't heard about this device before.
I am assuming that the text messages you sent over satellite were coming from a different address/phone number than your cell phone text messages? So people would use different numbers to send to this device than to your regular phone messaging?
No, the app uses your same number 👍