www.iFourWinns.com

I'm in a mountainous, remote location with no cell service and no one monitoring VHF marine radios. I'm thinking about buying a DeLorme inReach Explorer for the lake and also for a few hikes each summer. It has no voice capability, but has a distress button that contacts a command center via Iridium satellites. It can also do two-way text messaging for emergency contact or fun.

Anybody here have one or know someone who does? I'd love to hear if they really work before spending $380, plus seasonal usage fees.

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2015 H180 OB + 2015 Evinrude 135 HO

I carry something very similar when out on my snowmobile.

I think it's great!

http://www.findmespot.ca/en/

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2004 - 288 Vista
Twin - 5.0 Volvo Penta GXi DP

I carry the inReach SE (little brother to Explorer). I had the original inReach before that. I think it offers incredible piece of mind. However, I didn't buy it for boating. I bought it because I regularly take a bunch of 15-year old boys camping in the wilderness (Varsity Scouts). But I take it boating as a side benefit. Be sure to buy the floatation pouch if boating is your primary use. Otherwise, it will sink (while remaining waterproof).

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2008 H220 Frenzy Edition VP 5.7Gi DP
2013 RAM 1500 Crew Cab 5.7 HEMI Tow Vehicle

Previously -
1993 Baja 180 Islander