Combo GPS and Sat Phone worth it?
Posted: Fri 07 May, 2021 3:04 pm
Hi all,
I have never much used GPS and have always been comfortable navigating with map and compass, including some off track walking.
Being a bit older and more cautious now, I can see that in some unfortunate circumstances a GPS could save lives.
I am also impressed by the idea of satellite phones that allow you to send texts to a friend who could coordinate a rescue in an emergency.
Accordingly, I am interested in the Garmin 66i - https://buy.garmin.com/en-AU/AU/p/62397 ... 0-02088-03
It has the Sat Phone functionality of the Garmin InReach, and is also a map GPS. I have heard mixed things, though, regarding its functionality as a map GPS for hiking. I am going to be doing some hikes with navigational challenges in the next year, so ideally would like a GPS that is fairly functional for navigating if needed.
The other option would be to get something like the Garmin InReach mini, along with a dedicated map GPS, which would of course involve more weight, cost etc
Can anyone recommend for or against these options?
Many thanks
I have never much used GPS and have always been comfortable navigating with map and compass, including some off track walking.
Being a bit older and more cautious now, I can see that in some unfortunate circumstances a GPS could save lives.
I am also impressed by the idea of satellite phones that allow you to send texts to a friend who could coordinate a rescue in an emergency.
Accordingly, I am interested in the Garmin 66i - https://buy.garmin.com/en-AU/AU/p/62397 ... 0-02088-03
It has the Sat Phone functionality of the Garmin InReach, and is also a map GPS. I have heard mixed things, though, regarding its functionality as a map GPS for hiking. I am going to be doing some hikes with navigational challenges in the next year, so ideally would like a GPS that is fairly functional for navigating if needed.
The other option would be to get something like the Garmin InReach mini, along with a dedicated map GPS, which would of course involve more weight, cost etc
Can anyone recommend for or against these options?
Many thanks