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Cal BPL Member
PostedOct 1, 2020 at 9:29 am

I’m considering this. Originally I was going to go with the Inreach mini but now weight isn’t as big of a consideration. I like the thought of a bigger screen and the included Topo maps. I’d be using this mainly as peace of mind for my wife when I’m out there. This seems like a nice middle of the road option except the battery is only 16hrs. Might be a stupid question but can you recharge the lithium’s while in the device by connection to a charging pack? Anyone else have experience with this model? Thanks

Philip Tschersich BPL Member
PostedOct 1, 2020 at 10:49 am

If peace of mind for family is a consideration, and you were going to buy a satellite communicator (Mini), why not get one of the Garmin satellite communication gps units like the Explorer+ (has topo maps) or the newer 66i (better screen than the Explorer+). Both of those can be recharged via a micro USB cable.

Michael Sirofchuck BPL Member
PostedOct 1, 2020 at 12:13 pm

What Philip said  ^.    As far as GPS units go, I’ve been using the 64st for years and it’s a dependable unit.  I use Eneloop  Pro rechargeable batteries which I can recharge with my solar unit.  I’ve been using  an older model InReach for years as well for checking in and two-way communication.  It does not have maps, so I carry the GPS as well.  Using the two units works well for me.  For day hikes I also have an unlocked iPhone 6S on which I run GAIA for backup.  I can recharge my iPhone and my InReach with my Anker powerbank.

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