Post by: Turdle on April 23, 2020, 08:19:01 PM
Most other sites about 350.00, Amazon 298.49, now I find them here for 261.99. Wondering if I should wait a little while, or just go ahead and bite the bullet.
https://anontee.com/?product=garmin-inreach-mini-compact-satellite-communicator?utm_source=Google%20Shopping&utm_medium=cpc&utm_term=101904&gclid=CjwKCAjw-YT1BRAFEiwAd2WRtgVlIhTnV-Wynvk6y7H1eMqJz_RPgDb0HpoE4yZbvHt94eopLnFRjhoCHT4QAvD_BwE
Post by: Magnum_Willys on April 23, 2020, 08:27:18 PM
Post by: Turdle on April 23, 2020, 08:36:32 PM
Post by: 253shotgunner on April 23, 2020, 09:40:47 PM
Post by: yakimanoob on April 23, 2020, 09:45:25 PM
No hurry til you hit the woods. But don’t go without it.:yeah:
I got one about three years ago, and love the peace of mind and especially the ability to communicate with my lady. Obviously a safety improvement but it's also good for boredom and for sharing the joys of being in the mountains; I do most of my hunting solo.
Joining the Yakima SAR team two years ago gave me an entirely new appreciation for them. I strongly recommend a satellite comms device to EVERYONE going out into the backcountry. If you're not seriously hurt, we can probably guide you out of the predicament. If you are seriously hurt, your chances of survival are MUCH better since we'll know exactly where you are and be able to talk with you while a team is mobilized.
OK, getting off my soap box now... :chuckle:
Post by: HikerHunter on April 24, 2020, 08:37:52 AM
Post by: Archry on April 24, 2020, 08:42:13 AM
Post by: birddogdad on April 24, 2020, 08:46:05 AM
look at the battery life between the mini and the standard size before you buy
battery bricks are very cheap on amazon and as you would connect with cell phone (most cases) you have one for that purpose anyway...
Post by: Archry on April 24, 2020, 08:52:12 AM
Post by: Wolfdog2314 on April 24, 2020, 01:06:23 PM
This annontee seems to have free shipping and no tax calculated for 261. Anyone have any experience with annontee.com? The website is the only thing that could seem somewhat leery?
Post by: Stein on April 24, 2020, 02:53:01 PM
Agree with you on a extra battery for the cell phone. I don't want to have to charge my Garmin out there also though. that's why I went with standard size
I have the standard but also pack a tiny USB charge cord for the InReach, it's only about 4" long if that. I usually never use it, but it's good insurance in case something happens. In an emergency, I'm not sure how long the battery would last if you are constantly sending and receiving text messages.
Post by: birddogdad on April 24, 2020, 03:02:57 PM
Agree with you on a extra battery for the cell phone. I don't want to have to charge my Garmin out there also though. that's why I went with standard size
I have the standard but also pack a tiny USB charge cord for the InReach, it's only about 4" long if that. I usually never use it, but it's good insurance in case something happens. In an emergency, I'm not sure how long the battery would last if you are constantly sending and receiving text messages.
had minis and cell in id backcountry for 8 days on one brick last year...
Post by: Turdle on April 24, 2020, 04:32:11 PM
Post by: RockChuck on April 24, 2020, 06:09:33 PM
Post by: Magnum_Willys on April 24, 2020, 06:13:38 PM
I have been reading up on the mini and see Some bad reviews about sending/receiving messages to and from at&t, anyone have experience or issues with that?That would explain a few seemingly missed messages to at&t account. No prob with verizon. Did work with at&t just seemed funky.
Post by: CaNINE on April 25, 2020, 06:49:41 AM
Post by: RockChuck on April 25, 2020, 04:46:07 PM
Post by: Magnum_Willys on April 25, 2020, 04:57:00 PM
Post by: RockChuck on April 25, 2020, 05:00:51 PM
Post by: Bob33 on April 25, 2020, 05:06:48 PM
Post by: CaNINE on April 25, 2020, 06:00:01 PM
Post by: Stein on April 25, 2020, 06:22:57 PM
I just turn on the unlimited for two months a year but its like $60/mo :yike:
I think that's pretty cheap to have near instant, reliable communication anywhere on the planet. I've literally paid $60 for ice at a gas station before, sat communication is a bargain to me.
Post by: RockChuck on April 25, 2020, 07:03:24 PM
Post by: Magnum_Willys on April 25, 2020, 08:05:57 PM
I’ve been many miles in hiking and crossing blowdowns solo thinking Id be crazy to do this without an inreach. If you don’t have one get it.
Post by: millerwheeler on April 25, 2020, 08:55:25 PM
Post by: Tbob on April 28, 2020, 01:06:34 PM
Love this thing though. I usually only turn mine on in July and turn it off in December..