Post by: vandeman17 on June 19, 2015, 10:55:37 AM
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Post by: ghosthunter on June 19, 2015, 11:08:21 AM
Post by: X-Force on June 19, 2015, 11:30:32 AM
I know that their plans are getting better for seasonal use but you are still paying a pretty good penny every year.
I plan on getting one between now and archery elk season.
If you get one write a review and let us know what you think.
Whenever you get yours let me know your login info so someone can keep track of you while your in the backcountry :chuckle:
Post by: netcoyote on June 19, 2015, 11:42:18 AM
I practiced with it before my trip and would suggest anyone trying it out to do the same. Once you get used to the clunky interface, it's a very handy tool. I would send my wife and others a notification in the morning of when and where (GPS lat/long) I was starting from. It would send periodic data points of my location based on how I had it configured. You can set it for sending a lot of points, I think it will go to as low as 10 minute intervals, or a few if you set it for 2 hr or more intervals. I had it set for half hour increments which would usually send about 16-20 points in a day. The recipient can get the messages by either email or text message or both. They can even follow your progress if they want. They can access a topo map using the DeLorme web site tool that displays the location of the points that are sent.
You can also sync the unit with a smart phone which will acts like a GPS with a map that shows your location (which the basic unit cannot do). You can also edit a text message with the synced phone and send it through the SE unit.
I like the feature that gives you a lot of options for paying for the service. You don't have to buy a whole year subscription, just buy for what you need. You can also get unlimited texting service or a standard minimum for a lower fee.
All in all I'd rate it very high, the only issue I have is the interface. I've been dealing with computers most of my adult life so I can roll with that, but I can see where some may have some issues with it. If you get one and would like some help, just drop me a PM.
Post by: vandeman17 on June 19, 2015, 11:43:13 AM
rokslide had a review of the Inreach but i cant find it now.
I know that their plans are getting better for seasonal use but you are still paying a pretty good penny every year.
I plan on getting one between now and archery elk season.
If you get one write a review and let us know what you think.
Whenever you get yours let me know your login info so someone can keep track of you while your in the backcountry :chuckle:
I will let you know if I do get one and what I think about it. I can't find what the yearly plans cost but if they are reasonable I will probably buy one. I like the idea of texting versus sat phone because I can use it as a log of what was said back and forth. Also don't have to worry about it breaking up or something during a conversation, or worse, breaking up during a distress call. If the text is sent, it will be there in full context.
Post by: vandeman17 on June 19, 2015, 11:44:59 AM
I bought that exact device for the same reasons. I was taking a trip down to Utah in April and would be exploring a lot of back roads and would be by myself so I thought it would be a good thing to be able to both communicate with people at home as well as have a rescue signal capability if I got into serious trouble.
I practiced with it before my trip and would suggest anyone trying it out to do the same. Once you get used to the clunky interface, it's a very handy tool. I would send my wife and others a notification in the morning of when and where (GPS lat/long) I was starting from. It would send periodic data points of my location based on how I had it configured. You can set it for sending a lot of points, I think it will go to as low as 10 minute intervals, or a few if you set it for 2 hr or more intervals. I had it set for half hour increments which would usually send about 16-20 points in a day. The recipient can get the messages by either email or text message or both. They can even follow your progress if they want. They can access a topo map using the DeLorme web site tool that displays the location of the points that are sent.
You can also sync the unit with a smart phone which will acts like a GPS with a map that shows your location (which the basic unit cannot do). You can also edit a text message with the synced phone and send it through the SE unit.
I like the feature that gives you a lot of options for paying for the service. You don't have to buy a whole year subscription, just buy for what you need. You can also get unlimited texting service or a standard minimum for a lower fee.
All in all I'd rate it very high, the only issue I have is the interface. I've been dealing with computers most of my adult life so I can roll with that, but I can see where some may have some issues with it. If you get one and would like some help, just drop me a PM.
Thanks for the review. That is just what I was looking for. :tup:
Post by: netcoyote on June 19, 2015, 12:27:22 PM
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Post by: JackOfAllTrades on June 19, 2015, 12:52:54 PM
-Steve
Post by: skagitsteel on June 21, 2015, 06:06:21 PM
Post by: High Climber on June 21, 2015, 06:42:19 PM
Post by: CAMPMEAT on June 25, 2015, 04:01:22 PM
Post by: luvmystang67 on June 25, 2015, 04:12:21 PM
Post by: CAMPMEAT on June 25, 2015, 05:04:18 PM
Can you use it to send texts from unit to unit if you each have one and are both in an area with no cell service?
If you're asking me, I don't know. Mines a ACER (?) I think. I'd check out there website.
Post by: High Climber on June 25, 2015, 09:47:06 PM
Post by: Okanagan on June 26, 2015, 08:14:47 AM
I had a SPOT before the InReach and the DeLorme has replaced it. It adds custom texting composed at the moment while retaining the SPOT type emergency button to call Search and Rescue.
It has worked for me in WA State Paysayten wilderness, Olympics, Canadian Rockies, northern Vancouver Island, northern Saskatchewan and along the eastern seaboard of the US.
It has worked in a deep east west canyon in the North Cascades under big trees loaded with over a foot of snow. Ditto in forest rain and rain on snow conditions. It sometimes takes several minutes to get out but has been far more reliable than my experience with satellite phones. Apparently the text goes out in a burst and does not require a long uninterrupted connection like voice needs.
I have the cheapest plan, $9.99 per month for ten messages sent or received, and it costs fifty cents extra (I think?) for messages above that. I went in a day early to scout a north Cascades backpack hunt and texted my son that I was camped two miles from where we'd planned, and to bring an item I forgot. I can let my wife know I am staying out an extra night, say that my vehicle is stuck, ask someone to bring a specific tool, ask my wife to meet me at a restaurant, and even spent an extra fifty cents on a message to say my sleeping bag was lonely.
I bought mine at REI. When I could not figure out how to use it I took it back to REI and a manager went outside to the parking lot with me and figured out how to use it himself as I took notes. No problem since.
It has tons of bells and whistles like tracking, Twitter, Twinkies (just kidding) etc. that I never use. I only use it for text messages, and I like having the emergency button. As said, the keyboard is cumbersome and slow, and the messages are limited to 160 characters including e-mail address of recipient(s).
Post by: Romulus1297 on June 26, 2015, 11:04:22 PM
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Post by: dwils233 on September 17, 2016, 04:27:27 PM
Post by: BDildine on September 17, 2016, 09:41:00 PM
Does you have a link to the rebate offer?Didn't know there was one....everyone is pretty much same cost across board, never seen one on sale/rebate
Post by: summertime blues on September 17, 2016, 10:12:26 PM
Post by: 206hunter on September 18, 2016, 01:13:18 AM
Post by: Bushcraft on September 20, 2016, 10:11:35 AM
Game changer.
Post by: dwils233 on September 20, 2016, 11:34:45 AM
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on September 20, 2016, 05:51:07 PM
Post by: BDildine on September 20, 2016, 06:38:03 PM
DON'T OWN ONE, BUT AT WORK I'M TRACKING SOMEONE WITH ON, AND COMMUNICATING WITH THEM THRU EMAIL. IT WORKS WONDERFUL NO PROBLEMS AT ALL. SPOT ON THE OTHER HAND IS GARBAGE, LOTS OF FAKE TRANSMISSIONS SENT OUT BY THEM, CAUSING FALSE SEARCHES ETC.Thanks! At this point I'm pretty sold on the Delorme, just need to save a few pennies and maybe there will be a sale or a good used one
Post by: luvmystang67 on September 22, 2016, 03:45:30 PM
What I expected:
We have some texting walkie talkies that we use to strategize when hunting. I'll text something like "give me a few cow calls" or "come around up top and push downhill" and its critical that these texts get sent quickly, but typing takes a while. Limitations of our current product are that you have to type old-school text message style where you hit each button up to 4 times to get the letter you want. Also, you have no confirmation that the message sent or that the other party received them. The range is similar to a regular TalkAbout style radio and they don't work well over hills and in other areas. Also, the place we hunt has no cell service. We carry SPOT devices in case of emergency or to let people know where we decided to camp. We thought the InReach would take the place of all of these devices, allowing us to coordinate hunts, send locations, and keep in touch with loved ones.
Reality:
The InReach pairs with your iPhone or other smartphone through bluetooth. You dont have to do this, but it improves functionality. The app allows you to text quickly, which is great. The app also has maps that you can download and cache, so you can use it for messaging and navigation. Really it works pretty well in that regard. On paper it should do everything we wanted but the reality was a little different. Here are some notes below that were kind of surprising to us, or if not surprising, kind of some downfalls.
1. The unit performed best when outside the pack, so we had to clip them to the exterior of our backpacks and keep them paired to the phones from there. We teathered them down.
2. At least on iPhone, the bluetooth connectivity was kind of inconsistent. Basically when i connected it was fine, but as soon as I put my phone away (like sleep mode) it would basically sleep the bluetooth as well. This meant that my phone would not alert me when I had new messages and unless I turned sound on the inReach, I'd have no idea that I received a new message. When the phone was reactivated it would sometimes show disconnected and have to reconnect and refresh the connection. Sometimes it'd sit idly for a while until I turned bluetooth off and back on again on the phone. So I received messages to my phone whenever I remembered to check it, even if I set the delorme refresh rate to "Continuous".
3. Messages take a while to send. Basically with bluetooth it transmits the message you want to send to your delorme, where it gets sent from. The delorme is the weak link here. It can take up to 10 minutes to send your message out and seems to have a difficult time doing so if you're moving (maybe it is continuously updating your location and doesn't know which location to send... dunno). This proved particularly problematic in a car... messages wouldn't send even if you had a clear view of the sky but were moving.
4. Messages seem to take a while to receive when sending from one delorme to another. In some cases up to 2 hours, but most were 10 min or so. This kind of killed our ability to use them as strategic tools for hunting as the delay ended up being too long. It was great to coordinate meet-up spots or whatever, but too tough to use if you're making a strategy on a bugling bull.
5. If you want people with cell phones to be able to text you, you MUST text them first so that they have a phone number to reply to. They cannot just cold text you. They might be able to use your delorme e-mail address (your_account@inreach.delorme.com), which is how you e-mail from one device to another in the field, but its much easier if you text them first so they have a randomly assigned phone number to respond to.
6. Setting up everything online ahead of time is a pretty big pain. You need to set messages online in advance. Choose sending options (like do you want to send your position with every text) has to be done online and then your device needs to be updated.. sometimes on the USB of your computer and sometimes (like with change of service) it needs to be updated via satellite.
Some cool Pros:
1. Messages to cell phones seem to send very quickly compared to messages from inreach to inreach
2. You can text a friend in another canyon and even share your location. When you text a message to another inreach device, the message send location is recorded on your map (different color for you and your friend) so you can see where the message sent from and even see where yours sent from.
3. The map functionality is pretty good and might replace your existing cache type app, which allows you messaging at the same time.
4. Battery life was pretty decent. I had it set on continuous updates and use all day. At the end of the day I'd be at 45%. If you turned down the refresh rate I'm sure it'd be much better
5. The independent screen is pretty nice in case you drop your phone in water or your phone battery dies or basically if your phone craps out on you, the inreach is still functional even thought the UI is severely dated.
I hope this helps people.
Post by: RatRodMike on September 22, 2016, 04:05:08 PM
Post by: luvmystang67 on September 22, 2016, 04:38:42 PM
The time stamps were super annoying. I had iOS, my buddy had Android. When he received my texts... sometimes 30 min later... he'd see the time stamp on the text from when I sent it, which is helpful. When I got his texts, it just said the time stamp from when I had last refreshed and I'd have no idea what time he sent and get them all at the same time. I started having him put the time in the text so I knew what time it was that it was sent.
Also, all of the functionality that is on the relatively junky UI on the inreach is not available on the the app. The ability to send one of your "free" 3 presets and the ability to send your location, are notably missing from the app. Why is this!?! Give me all the functionality and more on the phone so I dont have to keep going back to my pack to get this thing and send that stuff.
Post by: acnewman55 on September 26, 2016, 04:31:28 PM
Have a friend that is alive today because he had his with him on a rock climb that went bad in the North Cascades.
I don't hunt without it. Looking forward to the increased functionality as they continue to update the iphone app.
Post by: derrickbouwman on September 26, 2016, 05:25:15 PM
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Post by: ghostshell on October 21, 2016, 09:45:43 AM
Post by: Elkrunner on October 21, 2016, 09:47:17 AM
I bought that exact device for the same reasons. I was taking a trip down to Utah in April and would be exploring a lot of back roads and would be by myself so I thought it would be a good thing to be able to both communicate with people at home as well as have a rescue signal capability if I got into serious trouble.
I practiced with it before my trip and would suggest anyone trying it out to do the same. Once you get used to the clunky interface, it's a very handy tool. I would send my wife and others a notification in the morning of when and where (GPS lat/long) I was starting from. It would send periodic data points of my location based on how I had it configured. You can set it for sending a lot of points, I think it will go to as low as 10 minute intervals, or a few if you set it for 2 hr or more intervals. I had it set for half hour increments which would usually send about 16-20 points in a day. The recipient can get the messages by either email or text message or both. They can even follow your progress if they want. They can access a topo map using the DeLorme web site tool that displays the location of the points that are sent.
You can also sync the unit with a smart phone which will acts like a GPS with a map that shows your location (which the basic unit cannot do). You can also edit a text message with the synced phone and send it through the SE unit.
I like the feature that gives you a lot of options for paying for the service. You don't have to buy a whole year subscription, just buy for what you need. You can also get unlimited texting service or a standard minimum for a lower fee.
All in all I'd rate it very high, the only issue I have is the interface. I've been dealing with computers most of my adult life so I can roll with that, but I can see where some may have some issues with it. If you get one and would like some help, just drop me a PM.
Thanks for the review. That is just what I was looking for. :tup:
Adam this would be great..I can track you down whenever I want
Post by: vandeman17 on October 21, 2016, 01:03:11 PM
I bought that exact device for the same reasons. I was taking a trip down to Utah in April and would be exploring a lot of back roads and would be by myself so I thought it would be a good thing to be able to both communicate with people at home as well as have a rescue signal capability if I got into serious trouble.
I practiced with it before my trip and would suggest anyone trying it out to do the same. Once you get used to the clunky interface, it's a very handy tool. I would send my wife and others a notification in the morning of when and where (GPS lat/long) I was starting from. It would send periodic data points of my location based on how I had it configured. You can set it for sending a lot of points, I think it will go to as low as 10 minute intervals, or a few if you set it for 2 hr or more intervals. I had it set for half hour increments which would usually send about 16-20 points in a day. The recipient can get the messages by either email or text message or both. They can even follow your progress if they want. They can access a topo map using the DeLorme web site tool that displays the location of the points that are sent.
You can also sync the unit with a smart phone which will acts like a GPS with a map that shows your location (which the basic unit cannot do). You can also edit a text message with the synced phone and send it through the SE unit.
I like the feature that gives you a lot of options for paying for the service. You don't have to buy a whole year subscription, just buy for what you need. You can also get unlimited texting service or a standard minimum for a lower fee.
All in all I'd rate it very high, the only issue I have is the interface. I've been dealing with computers most of my adult life so I can roll with that, but I can see where some may have some issues with it. If you get one and would like some help, just drop me a PM.
Thanks for the review. That is just what I was looking for. :tup:
Adam this would be great..I can track you down whenever I want
We used one in Idaho and it was awesome!
Post by: hirshey on November 25, 2016, 08:29:37 AM
Post by: luvmystang67 on December 01, 2016, 01:07:39 PM
I do notice that on iOS it does not send push notifications, so you don't see that you have a new message on your iPhone until you check for messages. However on Android, you get messages pushed to you whenever they come in. Android is a better choice from that perspective.
Post by: sagewalker on January 23, 2017, 10:08:55 AM
Post by: Skillet on January 23, 2017, 11:05:19 AM
Post by: Russ McDonald on January 23, 2017, 12:24:12 PM
Don't know if they are offering the cheaper version.
Post by: buckmaster_wa on January 23, 2017, 07:43:16 PM
Post by: Magnum_Willys on January 28, 2017, 11:23:55 PM
I'd leave the unit outside the cabin with view of the sky and could sit inside and text with the smartfone, or leave in top pocket of pack and text with smartfone while hiking. It works inside a tent fine but not inside a cabin. Sit it on dash or under sunroof and it works in your vehicle also.
I just subscribed for a month then suspended billing until next fall.
Post by: TriggerMike on February 04, 2017, 11:29:17 AM
https://www.amazon.com/Delorme-AG-009871-201-DeLorme-inReach-SE/dp/B00BX7TJ2O/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8
https://buy.garmin.com/en-US/US/p/561286/pn/010-01735-00#specs
Post by: sagewalker on February 04, 2017, 11:44:47 AM
Post by: blackpowderhunter on February 23, 2017, 07:40:15 AM
inReach+ versus current inReach: What’s the difference?
The new inReach+ and current inReach units have most things in common, like:
Satellite text messaging;
Earthmate app connectivity;
User interface;
Long-lasting battery life; and,
Service plan options and cost.
There are also a few obvious differences. The inReach+ units:
Cost more, by $70 to $100 at retail;
Weigh about a half-ounce (15 g) more;
Feature a bigger screen, though the size and resolution is hardly on par with even entry-level smartphones; and,
Better protect the S.O.S. button.
The new inReach SE+ is more similar to the current inReach Explorer than to the current SE. The current SE has no mapping functionality. The inReach SE+ has basic features: a feature-less grid map, and the ability to import and create waypoints, routes, and breadcrumbs. It’s like an old-school GPS unit, before they were spec’d with decent screens and maps.
The new inReach Explorer+ is best compared to a conventional handheld GPS unit, but with inReach functionality.
Should I upgrade?
If you already own an inReach SE or inReach Explorer, you may be wondering if there are compelling reasons to buy an inReach+.
It’s not a simple answer, and largely depends on your current and anticipated use, as well as your budget. If you only use the inReach for text messaging, and if you have another GPS solution (e.g. Gaia app) or don’t need one, then the current inReach SE will remain adequate. But if you would appreciate having a combined inReach/GPS, then the Explorer+ would be worth a look.
If you own a current Explorer, the Explorer+ offers only one benefit: it can be used as a GPS even without an active service subscription. If you can avoid paying for months when you hardly use the service (but sometimes want a GPS), an upgrade may actually make financial sense.
Post by: kselkhunter on February 23, 2017, 09:22:56 AM