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Garmin Inreach: Must Have for Hunters?
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Originally posted by JTeLarkin08 View PostI can’t decide if I’m gonna buy a mini or one with a screen. I think I am gonna get one with a screen just to double as a emergency gps and you can type msg on it. I use my phone for maps and to use the delorme but what happens if it goes dead and your backup charger isn’t working? [emoji848]
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I wanted the mini, originally, but I think it's worth the nominal extra weight to have navigation, even if just for backup.
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Originally posted by Texans42 View PostI’ve had one for a few years now. Cheapest peace of mind there is for love ones and bosses.
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Originally posted by SwampRabbit View PostI think it is definitely a must have for hunters who hunt where there is no cell coverage and have significant others back home that worry about them day and night.
In that regard, I am seriously considering getting one for my upcoming back country hunt.
I walked for about 30 minutes, topped a hill and there was the huge pine tree I had sat under and ate lunch.
I now take my Garmin, extra batteries and a backup garmin.
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I don't consider it necessary. It would be nice to have, similar to having a a spotting scope, but not necessary.
That being said, I spend way too much time looking at trail maps, calling rangers, and studying the topographic maps before I leave on a trip than most. I am not particularly afraid to go anywhere without cell service. Just have to approach it a certain way.
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Garmin Inreach: Must Have for Hunters?
Originally posted by WItoTX View PostI don't consider it necessary. It would be nice to have, similar to having a a spotting scope, but not necessary.
That being said, I spend way too much time looking at trail maps, calling rangers, and studying the topographic maps before I leave on a trip than most. I am not particularly afraid to go anywhere without cell service. Just have to approach it a certain way.
Getting lost is only part of the equation. I think I could eventually find my way out of an area (especially mountains) in a pinch (although it might require enduring some misery until I did.) There are other scenarios that, IMO, make an inreach type device a fairly essential piece of gear. Broken leg or severely sprained ankle or knee, accidental cut with knife blade while working on an animal, stumble and gash on the rocks (see Zach Griffith), severe altitude sickness or dehydration, severe weather, forest fire/smoke while you're in a remote location, etc. are all legitimate possibilities that could warrant the need for the "panic button" and SAR.
I may wish I had carried a spotter, but I wouldn't want to REGRET not having an Inreach.
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I use the older delorme version. I use my phone for gps but nice to have a back up. Makes my wife more comfortable knowing I'm
Ok. I have walked and climbed over enough blow downs with "widow maker " limbs sticking up that it finally dawned on me that having no outside communication was not smart.,
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