Jeep or Tacoma
Explorer
How many of you have one of these and what do you think about it, Is it worth it or is there a better way to get help in an emergency situation?
Yes this exactly.I have a De Lorme, and although we bought it for emergencies, we use it much more than expected for daily check ins. It's nice to be able to communicate via text, especially if I'm running a day or two behind. We have a basic plan which includes something like 10 custom texts, but doesn't charge for the pre-set messages (which you can set to whatever you want). We almost always use the pre-set messages as the UI isn't the best and trying to type a message on the thing can be a bit tedious.
I have a question for the InReach owners out there. I was sold on it until I couldn't find a single drop of evidence of it ever actually being used for its intended purpose. I couldn't find one example of an InReach actually being used for emergencies. It has stats on their website of "saves" or what have you... but that was it. Between this and it being a poor choice for a GPS unit, and not even being on the same level as a true PLB, I decided to ditch the idea entirely and go with a HAM 2m radio instead. Has anyone themselves actually used an InReach for a true rescue/SOS event? Do you personally know an individual, and I mean KNOW A PERSON who has used one? I may still be interested, but I need to know it's more than just a texting device. A big part of my concern is who answers the phone, so to speak. What is the quality and capacity of the company answering the distress signals? What are their SOP's in the event of an activation? I used to work for a private Command and Control company and know that each company has their own way of working, it's not dictated by law.
Thanks!