lack of any map that s usable on the unit itself
no-service areas was mostly limited to satellite phones
it has less battery life than my EXPLORER+
spotty cell service
it only worked when you had active tracking turned on
this satellite messenger can feel a tad complicated
it s much heavier than your smartphone
Garmin s full topo maps V5
the screen isn t backlit
costly satellite phones Just imagine a GPS with an emergency communication safety net
You only need a clear view of the sky to acquire satellite connections
are often misconstrued as issues with a certain device or network
No cherry-picked units sent by manufacturers
Spot X Bluetooth track was lost when going through a deep valley
completely lost connection and took 15 minutes to reacquire satellites
Spot X Bluetooth still lost track-points on the car journey
inconsistent tracking in harder locations
the track-points are numbered
you cannot add landownership map chips to the inReach
things are a bit slow
it has never missed a beat
it s expensive
You cannot accidentally activate the SOS function
there are not buttons on this side
The initial purchase can be quite expensive
User Reviews The GPS has limited functionality and does not have detailed map surroundings
Bigger and bulkier then other options on the market
does not have the same functionality including no 2-way messenger function
my satellite messenger fail to find a signal
Inreach Mini is pretty weak in the battery department
Spot s network has a poor reputation in certain parts of the world
Inreach Mini has a legit 50 hours of battery life
meander down memory lane
the housing look like it could be easily broken
the Bluetooth connection required to pair the devices requires additional power
Stormy howls battered my tent
distorting and straining the material
my GPS fell slipped out of my pocket
Garmin s waterproof rating system
too much to have the phone and InReach connected
rechargeable lithium battery is internal
no need to be near a cell phone signal
maps are not available on the InReach
The interface is a little clunky and old-school
no device by Spot had two-way communication ability
the keyboard buttons are very small and difficult to use
device will NOT be able to send out SOS messages without an active subscription
Can only access Iridium satellite during months you are paying
the Spot Satellite GPS Messenger is no longer manufactured by Spot
The mini is really reliant upon your phone
another satellite will be coming over head from a different direction in a few
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