I borrowed a friends inReach last year and almost immediately went out and got myself one. Too useful and practical to carry around. I use the Explorer+ mainly for the extra battery, but also as a backup GPS were something to happen to my phone while out in the back country. I actually keep my subscription year round as it is nice to have for snow sports as well. 100% have and will recommend to anyone I know - working on helping a friend get there's used right now.