What is the difference between the Garmin inReach Mini 2 vs SPOT Gen 4?
How Are They The Same?
- They Both Offer S.O.S. Alerts.
- You Can Track and Share Your Location with Family and Friends.
How Are They Different?
- The Mini 2 has 2-way Messaging, Maps, Bluetooth, Navigation, TracBack, and Weather.
- The inReach Mini 2 has Global, Pole-to-Pole Satellite Coverage.
- The SPOT Gen 4 is the least expensive device on the market and one of the smallest.
What Messenger Should I Choose?
- Choose the Garmin inReach Mini 2 if you want global satellite coverage, maps, navigation, TracBack and Two-way messaging.
- Choose the SPOT Gen 4 if you don’t have much money and you just want something on your pack to help you out in a life threatening emergency.
Final Thoughts
These are both great devices to carry on your pack, but I have found that having a 2-way messenger, plus maps and weather, is better than only having a 1-way satellite communicator.
Please leave comments below and let me know how you use your satellite messenger and what device you like better.
Check out this YouTube video below for more information.
Garmin inReach Mini 2, Lightweight and Compact Satellite Communicator, Hiking Handheld, Orange
- 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.)
- Navigate back to where you started by using TracBack routing
- 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
- Get accurate heading information using the digital compass — even when you’re not moving
- Sync with the Garmin Explore app and website on your compatible smartphone for trip planning and topographical mapping, and create waypoints, courses, activities and collections you can sync to your device
- Pair with Garmin devices, such as wearables and handhelds, and use them to send and receive messages and trigger an SOS (active satellite subscription required)
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Spot Gen 4 Satellite GPS Messenger | Handheld Portable GPS Messenger for Hiking | Globalstar Satellite Network Coverage | Subscription Applicable
- 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.
This product was presentation was made with AAWP plugin.
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