Masterclass: How to use the Garmin inReach

• Title: How to Use the Garmin inReach for Navigation, Tracking, and Messaging
• Live Course Date/Time: Tuesday, May 26 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM US Mountain Time
• Presenter(s): Ryan Jordan, Publisher, Backpacking Light
• Length: 3.0 to 3.5 hours (approx, depends on Q&A)
• Enrollment Fee: $47 (FREE to Unlimited Members)

How to Enroll

Masterclass FAQ

Is the masterclass live-streamed or recorded?

• Both! The initial class will be live-streamed online. If you can’t attend the live stream, you will have access forever to the recorded version as part of your enrollment.
• The recorded version will be available shortly after the live stream ends.

How do I know where to go after I enroll?

• You’ll receive an email with instructions that include a link to the live “room” where the masterclass course will be streamed!

Will the Garmin inReach Masterclass be free for Unlimited Members?

• Yes, all online courses, including webinars and masterclasses, are free for Unlimited Members. Become an Unlimited Member today.

What will the cost of the Garmin inReach Masterclass be if I’m not an Unlimited Member?

• Like our Lightweight Backpacking in Inclement Conditions Masterclass, the Garmin inReach Masterclass will be $47.

How long is the masterclass?

• The actual course will be about 2 hours long, and we’ll have an additional 30 minutes for Q&A during the live stream.

Is this masterclass only relevant to the inReach Mini?

• We use the inReach Mini as the primary device in our instruction, but the masterclass is applicable to the entire inReach ecosystem, including Garmin Earthmate, Garmin Explore, and all Garmin devices using inReach technology.

Where do you recommend purchasing an inReach?

• Purchase an inReach Mini, inReach Explorer+, or GPSMAP 66i at REI, where they are offered at significant (and rare) discounts May 15-25, 2020 during their spring sale.

Should I get a Mini, Explorer+, or GPSMAP 66i?

• Get the inReach Mini if you want minimum weight and bulk and you already bring a smartphone for GPS or other uses. The smartphone interface for inReach devices is far better than the device interfaces.
• If you don’t bring a smartphone and are primarily using the device for messaging and weather forecasting, get the inReach Explorer+.
• If you don’t bring a smartphone and are primarily interested in GPS functionality with messaging secondary, get the GPSMAP 66i.

Where can I learn more about the inReach Mini?

• Read our 8,500-word Garmin inReach Mini Review.

Who is the course instructor?

• Backpacking Light founder and publisher Ryan Jordan, who also authored our comprehensive inReach Mini Review.

Get Your inReach Now While On Sale

• Garmin inReach Mini      $350.00 $299.99 at REI
• Garmin inReach Explorer+      $450.00 $349.99 at REI
• Garmin GPSMAP 66i GPS     $600.00 $499.99 at REI

inReach Comparison Table

Garmin offers three models of the inReach – the inReach Mini, the inReach Explorer+, and the GPSMAP 66i GPS.

Here’s how they stack up against each other:

	inReach Mini	inReach Explorer+	GPSMAP 66i GPS
more info	Read our Garmin inReach Mini Review
weight	3.5 ounces	7.5 ounces	8.5 ounces
unit size	3.9 x 2 x 1 inches	6.5 x 2.7 x 1.5 inches	6.4 x 2.6 x 1.4 inches
display size	0.9 inches	1.9 inches	3.0 inches
water-resistance	IPX7	IPX7	IPX7
altimeter	GPS	pressure	pressure
compass	yes	yes	yes
topo maps	no	yes	yes
SOS	yes	yes	yes
2-way messaging	yes	yes	yes
weather forecasts	yes	yes	cellular only
wireless pairing with Earthmate	yes	yes	yes
battery life (typical)	40-80 hours	80-110 hours	30-200 hours
battery type	USB-rechargeable Li-ion	USB-rechargeable Li-ion	USB-rechargeable Li-ion
waypoint capacity	500	500	10000
MSRP	$350	$450	$600