Inreach on outside of pack. Why?

[Jethro]

All joking aside, I find it interesting how many people have their Inreach on at all times. I turn mine on rarely. One of the main reasons I do such remote hunts is to be as disconnected as possible. Seems like so many people are afraid to be disconnected and maybe get a some security having their messenger so close to them at all times.

In the lifespan of this thread, you have spent more time thinking about where/how I attach my inreach than I have in the 6 years I’ve owned it.

 

[LongWayAround]

Mine is accessible but rarely "on," unless I'm checking the weather or really want to communicate.

 

[mtnbound]

I have carried mine both inside a pocket and outside. The new EXO pouch is very nice for outside carry. If I am in the backcountry, my unit is always on. It limits one's ability to be found if the unit is off and you cannot turn it on for some reason, like an avalanche, bear attack, motorcycle wreck, or whatever might render you unconscious or dead. My wife has access to my account, and if, for some reason, I have not moved for a predetermined time frame, she will send me a message, and if I do not respond, she calls the Sheriff's Office.

 

[OutHeavy]

All joking aside, I find it interesting how many people have their Inreach on at all times. I turn mine on rarely. One of the main reasons I do such remote hunts is to be as disconnected as possible. Seems like so many people are afraid to be disconnected and maybe get a some security having their messenger so close to them at all times.

You know what's really funny? You put up a post asking for peoples input and then you judge them for their responses. Now that's what's funny!

 

[jazzturkey]

I keep mine on the outside of my pack for easy access and turned on although with tracking turned off. I don't carry it because I'm worried about me but because I don't want search and rescue out putting themselves in harms way for longer than needed trying to find me.

 

[The Guide]

I pay for the service, I'm going to use the service. I hunt solo often and in places most won't go. I turn mine on when I leave the house and turn on tracking so my family can see where I'm at if they are worried or just curious about where I'm at. I broke my leg a couple of years ago and saw how vulnerable I was even in my own driveway at my own house. I keep it on in the field and use the tracker so I can see what my vertical gain or drop was and how far I hiked. There is a lot more that you can do with an InReach than just SOS and text.

Jay

 

[Windigo]

You know what's really funny? You put up a post asking for peoples input and then you judge them for their responses. Now that's what's funny!

I was thinking the same thing…

 

[flyfisher117]

I carry mine on my bino harness or my pack shoulder strap so that its easy to access. That way worse case scenario its right there ready to go. There is no guarantee I will be able to get my pack off and get it out.

I do carry it in a little pouch that protects it but leaves it easy to access.

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I have the first stealth model he ever made. Minute I saw his original I knew I wanted one but I wanted the screen covered.

 

[bowkill]

Not sure if others have experienced this, but the first experience I had with an Inreach was with my stepson carrying it from a carabiner on the front of his shoulder strap. When we would stop, that thing would blind me from the reflection of the sun. Maybe something to think about if you are worried about scaring off any animals you are stalking. Not saying it should be in your pack, but probably have the screen covered somehow.