Post by: Bushcraft on August 10, 2016, 02:09:04 PM
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Post by: luvmystang67 on August 16, 2016, 02:35:01 PM
I think they're for very different applications. One has a subscription that you have to pay, the other is more flexible. If you need to talk to someone get the Iridium Go... if you don't then its more of a tossup. The InReach has bluetooth and has text... no calling.
InReach Pros:
Flexible Subscription if you only use part of the year
Native screen if your phone dies in the sticks
Unlimited 3 standard texts that you set
Bluetooth with phone app for mapping/gps and texting (not a bad interface at all)
Free Emergency Support if required.
Less expensive unit price
InReach Cons:
Dated interface
Bulky
No talking feature
Iridium Go Pros:
Small
Talk Opportunity
General WiFi-esque ability
Works on laptops or other devices
Call/Text/Web
Iridium Cons:
Much more expensive at the lower end
Non flexible subscription plans
Data requires Iridium Go based apps (not general wifi ability)
Requires phone or laptop to work
More expensive unit price
Post by: Bushcraft on August 16, 2016, 09:48:18 PM
I'm going through this exact same analysis at the moment of InReach Explorer vs. Iridium Go device. What swayed you towards InReach over Go? The initial purchase cost is definitely different, but Go has more features (such as calling, etc.) so I'm a bit torn at the moment. I've been searching online, and not seeing many review articles comparing these specific devices.
What was the bottom line that swayed me?
Answer: I can return the InReach Explorer with less hassle if it becomes obvious that it won't work for my needs during some upcoming shorter duration scouting and climbing trips.
I subscribed to the Unlimited Freedom plan and a business associate can text me market information throughout the day, if warranted. If an outlier issue develops (i.e., large passenger planes flying into large metropolitan buildings, surprise Fed announcements, etc.), I can give the go-ahead for some pre-established directives to be given to my custodian's block traders and announcements sent out to my clients...and then I can go back to hunting or head for the nearest high speed internet connection.
With responsibilities come umbilical chords. :rolleyes: :(
That said, I'll always take a sat phone for longer trips where getting out to civilization isn't logistically feasible.
Post by: kselkhunter on August 19, 2016, 09:01:36 AM