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Staff Picks 2023
Our staff selects their favorite hiking, backpacking, and other backcountry gear that they’ve used in 2023 – the next edition of our infamous Staff Picks!
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Publisher’s Gear Guide Update (Nov ’23)
The Publisher’s Gear Guide has been updated. This gear guide contains recommendations in various categories by Backpacking Light Publisher and Founder Ryan Jordan. This is the gear he actually chooses to use on his own trips.
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Rocky Talkie Mountain Radio
Gear reviews from our staff and members, buy/sell used, shopping tools, and more about the Rocky Talkie Mountain Radio.
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Bivy Stick satellite communicator
Bivy stick in like new condition. I really like many of the device’s features: simplicity, lightweight, easy account start/stop. I signed up for the ‘Plus’ account level and used it…
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Gear Guide: Satellite Messaging Devices (“Messengers”)
This gear guide summarizes the category of satellite messaging-centric devices, i.e., devices that focus on satellite messaging as its primary, rather than secondary, function. This is in contrast to navigation-centric devices (which usually offer integrated mapping on the device), such as the Garmin inReach Explorer or Garmin GPSMap.
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WTB Garmin InReach Explorer+.
Found one. Thanks. SSIA – I am looking for an inReach Explorer Plus. Please email me if you have one for sale. thanks [email protected]
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Spot Gen 4 Satellite GPS Messenger
Spot Gen 4 used 2years. In very good condition, includes USB power cable and Strap/Carabiner. VENMO $70 – CONUS shipping included.
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Inreach mini
Inreach mini and case and charger 200. 00 free shipping! Sorry but I won’t go any lower! thanks
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Garmin InReach Mini For Sale
Garmin InReach Mini (ver 1); Black Includes box & all accessories, instructions $150 shipped, I’ll cover PP fees I’ve owned this for 1 year & rarely carried it – account…
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Garmin InReach Mini 1st Gen – Black SOLD
Garmin InReach Mini first gen with normal wear and tear, with all accessories and original box included. Bought a year ago. Paypal includes fees and shipping in continental US.
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Garmin inReach Explorer +
I purchased the Explorer + and initially activated it, but it’s never been used, as before I did I changed to the original inReach Mini instead. It’s in brand new…
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2022 Backpacking Light Members Choice Awards
First annual Members Choice Awards – what gear do our members use and love as we near the end of 2022?
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Hiking and Backpacking Injuries and Other Medical Issues Dominant inReach SOS Incidents
Data from 10,000 inReach SOS incidents show that hikers and backpackers needing emergency assistance for injuries and other medical issues is the predominant inReach use case.
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Episode 68 | Unpacking the New Garmin inReach Messenger
In today’s gear short episode of the Backpacking Light podcast, we’re going to talk about the brand new Garmin inReach Messenger and how it fits into the broader market of satellite communications devices for backcountry users.
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Garmin inReach Messenger
Gear reviews from our staff and members, buy/sell used, shopping tools, and more about the Garmin inReach Messenger.
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Garmin inReach Messenger (Preview/Updated)
The Garmin inReach Messenger provides seamless messaging across cellular, WiFi, and satellite networks for only 4.0 ounces. It offers some compelling features over its closest competitor, the Zoleo Satellite Communicator, including an on-device display that makes it a viable standalone device when used without a smartphone.
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Garmin inReach Mini 1.0 – Black (SOLD)
2018 Garmin inReach Mini, version 1.0 in good condition and full working order, no screen defects. Some light wear on the rubber housing. This purchase only includes the device, no…
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Can Apple’s New iPhone 14 Replace Your Garmin inReach?
Should/will the iPhone 14 replace my Garmin inReach (or similar satellite messaging devices)?
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