This is the first video in the new Mini 2 playlist called the Garmin inReach Mini 2 Playlist – SOS.
The NUMBER 1 Reason to Have a Satellite Messenger/Communicator!
The most important reason to have a satellite communicator is to be able to call S.O.S. if you find yourself in a life-threatening situation or if you need to contact someone with 2-way messaging if in trouble but if it’s not life-threatening.
All the other functions, such as weather or topo maps are not life-threatening, but only a nice convenience.
IERCC SOS Test
Once you by a satellite communicator, you should contact IERCC and setup an S.O.S. test. This test is easy to set up and will give you a lot more confidence how it works if you ever find yourself in a situation to use it.
I set up my own test and now have a lot more confidence in how it works and how fast they contact you.
Real Life Examples
I have had several close calls on outdoor adventures over the last thirty years. Here are a few of them.
- Arkansas Hiking Trip – Came within two feet of a large rattlesnake.
- Arkansas Hiking Trip – Came within one foot of a water moccasin
- Colorado Hiking Trip – Altitude Sickness at 12,000 feet with no one around
- Colorado Hiking Trip – Son needed help to get off the mountain after a long hike
These are only four of the ones I can recall, but I’m sure I could add a few more to my list. It’s no wonder my wife wants me to have a satellite communicator when I head into the mountains.
Final Thoughts
I was on a hike in 2019 in the Rocky Mountain National Park when I came across another hiker that had a satellite messenger on him. This is the first time I hand heard of such a thing.
I asked him about what it was and he told me it was a SPOT Gen 3, and it gave his wife a lot of comfort knowing she could see where he was and know that he could call for help if he found himself in a life-threatening emergency.
It was soon after this that I bought my own satellite communicator. I have never been without one since then on any of my outdoor adventures.
You can learn more about the SOS features of the satellite messengers in the video below.
- Product 1: Compact, lightweight satellite communicator enables two-way messaging and interactive SOS globally (Active satellite subscription required. Some jurisdictions regulate or prohibit the use of satellite communication devices.)
- Product 1: Navigate back to where you started by using TracBack routing
- Product 1: Share your location with loved ones back home at any time (active satellite subscription required) by using your MapShare page or with your coordinates embedded in your messages
- Product 1: Get accurate heading information using the digital compass — even when you’re not moving
- Product 2: Backpack Tether
- Product 2: Durable nylon harness wrap
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- Backpack Tether
- Durable nylon harness wrap
- 2-Inch - 14-Inch adjustable strap
- Compatible with the following Garmin Series: eTrex 10,20,30-Oregon-Dakota-GPSMAP 62
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- Easily attach your compatible device to other spine mount products, including belts, backpacks and more. Includes aluminum carabiner.
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- Quality Throughout:Built adventure-tier touch with superior durability and scratch resistance, PowerCore Slim 10000 is premium both inside and out.
- Slim Size, Big Power:One of the slimmest and lightest 10,000mAh portable chargers on the market. Provides 2.25 charges for iPhone 12, 1.6 charges for Galaxy S20 and 1.2 charges for iPad mini 5.
- Versatile Charging: Anker's exclusive PowerIQ and VoltageBoost technology combine to detect and deliver a tailored charge up to 12W, while the trickle-charging mode is the best way to charge low-power devices.
- Superior Safety:Anker’s comprehensive MultiProtect safety system includes overcharge protection, short circuit protection, temperature control, and more.
- What You Get: PowerCore Slim 10000 portable charger, Micro USB cable (to charge the power bank, USB-C cable and Lightning cable not included), welcome guide, 18-month warranty, and friendly customer service
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- HELP/SPOT S.O.V. - Request help from your friends and family at your GPS Location or ask for help from professional assistance organizations
- CUSTOM MESSAGE Let contacts know where you are by sending a pre-programmed message with your GPS location.
- TRACK Automatically send and save your location and allow contacts to track your progress using cloud-based mapping.
- S.O.S. - With the push of the S.O.S. button, SPOT’s 24/7 global search & rescue service provides your GPS location coordinates to local authorities for the quickest response to your emergency.
- CHECK IN - Let contacts know where you are and that you’re okay with a pre-programmed message.
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