Husband and son used it while hunting. I did not have to worry for a second as it worked perfectly and I knew they were OK. Peace of mind was worth every penny even when all went well.

Love this unit and don't leave home without; it's fast, reliable, great on the battery and once it's got a connection, it works extremely well time and time again. I've used it for messaging, for tracking, for orienting, for geocaching and for a backup in case of an emergency (haven't had to use the...

I bought this Garmin inreach because I hunt a lot alone and do outdoor activity's were there is no phone service. The Garmin inreach plus allows me to stay in tough with my family when I'm out in the backcountry of Idaho which has a lot of area we're there are no services.

Used this Garmin in the San Bernadine mountains and it did everything I needed it to, the battery life is amazing, no more worrying about carrying loads of spares!

Great safety device however Garmin interface and website are not intuitive and need slot of work. Some updates can only be done online which defeats the purpose of the device designed for remote areas.

The Garmin inReach Explorer+ is a satellite communicator and GPS tracking device that can send and receive text messages, confirms message delivery, can send an SOS message for help, and track your route and GPS waypoints, even when you are out of range of cell phone towers.

Two-way satellite text is very handy for communicating outside of cell phone range; Preset messages enable fast dispatch of routine check-in communication; Satellite signal is strong enough to beam through tent walls and backpack fabric; Website portal is easy to use and easy to synch with; Audible...

Web-based route planning app is rudimentary and not best of breed; Limited selection of topo maps available in the Earthmate app

If you're looking to combine your messaging and GPS needs into one device, this is it.

Rugged design; Trustworthy mapping; Detailed maps; Good battery life

Not as user friendly as some Garmins; Not as many bells and whistles; Almost exactly the same as the older one