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I'm on the fence and looking for some input. I currently have a super packable, waterproof PLB that I carry in the woods. It's on the Cospas SARSAT network, one button push and directly to rescue assets. There is no subscription, no fees, nothing.
For those of you that have an In-Reach or the like, do you find the text function handy/worthwhile? Is there a concern that if you were badly injured or maybe suffering from severe altitude sickness, you may not be able to type/text to communicate efficiently?
I'm just looking for some real world inputs from folks,maybe who've gone from beacon to In-Reach or spot X. I'm just not sure the subscription is worth it, but I'm considering putting the beacon up in favor of trying the garmin.
I already have a garmin GPS for backup, use OnX on the phone for primary, so the only reason for the I-reach would be for the text function vs just the beacon signal.
For those of you that have an In-Reach or the like, do you find the text function handy/worthwhile? Is there a concern that if you were badly injured or maybe suffering from severe altitude sickness, you may not be able to type/text to communicate efficiently?
I'm just looking for some real world inputs from folks,maybe who've gone from beacon to In-Reach or spot X. I'm just not sure the subscription is worth it, but I'm considering putting the beacon up in favor of trying the garmin.
I already have a garmin GPS for backup, use OnX on the phone for primary, so the only reason for the I-reach would be for the text function vs just the beacon signal.