InReach SE Satellite communicator:
Released June 2013; A phenomenal upgrade! Features (Pros): 2-way text communication, SOS/ 24hour search and rescue, tracking with ability to share GPS location, 100% global coverage. Fackbook & Twitter updates. Maps, when integrated with smart phone. IT allows tracking points and website location. Which was great when friends wanted to see my progress and know my location. I was also able to have a private password for invited friends only. Cons: lithium battery is not removable requiring use of solar devise. The maps, while getting unlimited international downloads, you need wifi to do so. I am still hoping they will provide thru-hiker trail maps and USGA map uploads to correspond with my paper maps (for compass use). None yet.
I used the InReach SE 30 days consecutively on a through hike. Proving invaluable. Great devise for its easy use and size.
Recommend: YES!
Released June 2013; A phenomenal upgrade! Features (Pros): 2-way text communication, SOS/ 24hour search and rescue, tracking with ability to share GPS location, 100% global coverage. Fackbook & Twitter updates. Maps, when integrated with smart phone. IT allows tracking points and website location. Which was great when friends wanted to see my progress and know my location. I was also able to have a private password for invited friends only. Cons: lithium battery is not removable requiring use of solar devise. The maps, while getting unlimited international downloads, you need wifi to do so. I am still hoping they will provide thru-hiker trail maps and USGA map uploads to correspond with my paper maps (for compass use). None yet.
I used the InReach SE 30 days consecutively on a through hike. Proving invaluable. Great devise for its easy use and size.
Recommend: YES!
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