Anybody own a Garmin InReach or InReach Mini?
I don't ride adventure bikes off road, but I do often ride by myself and some of the paved roads that I ride do not have cellphone coverage. Some of them go through heavy wooded areas and don't have a lot of traffic. So a medical emergency or an encounter with a deer (I've had FIVE), could leave me unable to call for help.
I'm considering an InReach or Mini but I really can't get a clear understanding of what my typical monthly subscription cost would be. I'm thinking that I might drop a few breadcrumbs along the way and have the SOS function if needed. What should the monthly/annual subscription cost be?
Garmin InReach Subscription Costs
Garmin InReach Subscription Costs
Michael S.
Trinity, North Carolina
Zumo 590LM, 396LM, 550 BMW R1100RT, R100, R60/6
Trinity, North Carolina
Zumo 590LM, 396LM, 550 BMW R1100RT, R100, R60/6
Re: Garmin InReach Subscription Costs Video
Found this video. Fairly comprehensive analysis of the costs with explanations of the features and a break-even analysis to help determine which plan makes sense.
Michael S.
Trinity, North Carolina
Zumo 590LM, 396LM, 550 BMW R1100RT, R100, R60/6
Trinity, North Carolina
Zumo 590LM, 396LM, 550 BMW R1100RT, R100, R60/6
Re: Garmin InReach Subscription Costs
I dont pay for tracks/trackign just the SOS feature. $15 a month....
Re: Garmin InReach Subscription Costs
Yep. If you viewed the video, the least expensive monthly subscription ($14.95/month) includes a small number of text messages (10), unlimited preset messages, and .10 each for tracking points. It's $11.95 per month if get a yearly plan.
Michael S.
Trinity, North Carolina
Zumo 590LM, 396LM, 550 BMW R1100RT, R100, R60/6
Trinity, North Carolina
Zumo 590LM, 396LM, 550 BMW R1100RT, R100, R60/6
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Re: Garmin InReach Subscription Costs
Can I suggest that a PLB is a better option.
Cheaper capital purchase, no subscriptin costs, direct access to those that need come save you.
Only downside, no tracking or text messages (if I am that remote that my phone does not work, then the PLB is my backup plan).
Cheers
Cheaper capital purchase, no subscriptin costs, direct access to those that need come save you.
Only downside, no tracking or text messages (if I am that remote that my phone does not work, then the PLB is my backup plan).
Cheers
Re: Garmin InReach Subscription Costs
"No tracking, no text messages." That's a big difference. I haven't made a purchase yet, but my understanding is the PLB (personal locator beacon) just sends out a distress message. The InReach (and mini) are able to send out a pre-set text message which includes a link to a mapped location. The SOS function initiates a two-way text communication with the emergency center.ZumoPete wrote: ↑17 Feb 2021 22:40 Can I suggest that a PLB is a better option.
Cheaper capital purchase, no subscriptin costs, direct access to those that need come save you.
Only downside, no tracking or text messages (if I am that remote that my phone does not work, then the PLB is my backup plan).
I don't go that far from home, but some of the places that I've stopped have ZERO signal for my cell phone. Scary to think about missing a curve or hitting a deer in those places.
Michael S.
Trinity, North Carolina
Zumo 590LM, 396LM, 550 BMW R1100RT, R100, R60/6
Trinity, North Carolina
Zumo 590LM, 396LM, 550 BMW R1100RT, R100, R60/6