Inreach vs SPOT, what’s your preference?

[bmola]

I am looking at getting a satellite communication device like one of the two in the headline and was wondering if anyone has tried multiple and can give some pros/cons. I was looking at just getting the inreach mini or SPOT X or gen4 messenger. Any help would be appreciated.

 

[bmola]

Nevermind, found all my answers after searching a little more.

 

[def90]

There are multiple versions of both with different features.. what did you find/pick and why?

 

[coast range]

Yeah I am maybe in the market. Curious what you decided upon


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[IdahoElk]

Inreach, no question, Better satellite coverage, more functions, more consistent message sending. If spot has come out with something this year to beat InReach I'm not aware of it.

 

[Tobe_B]

My inreach has been very reliable. Except for texting to att phones a few times. So now I just send it to an email address and that issue is fixed.


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[ethan]

I’ve owned both and in my opinion Inreach hands down, any day of the week. I’ve had mixed results with the spot device to say the least.

 

[Backyard]

Zoleo

 

[swamphunter]

X2 on Zoleo

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[IdahoElk]

X2 on Zoleo

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Why do you like the Zoleo over InReach?

 

[swamphunter]

I enjoy the simplicity of having a dedicated number to text from, battery life seems better, and still provides the same SOS function. I only use it to text with the old lady. I don't believe there is much difference in subscriptions cost either. I will add that it seemed like the SMS/text feature worked more seamlessly than when I have used an inreach in the past. I will add a disclaimer that I am not a tech guy, so simplicity is king for me.

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[JP3]

I really like my InReach. I'm cheap so bought the old version before Delorme was bought by Garmin. The only issue I had was it tried to send an emergency message once while it was in my pack and I was leaning/shivering up against it... It started making a terrible noise after it sent the SOS. Luckily, I was able to cancel it before it actually sent.

 

[Mtnboy]

I’ve owned both and in my opinion Inreach hands down, any day of the week. I’ve had mixed results with the spot device to say the least.

Same.

 

[dalth22]

Why do you like the Zoleo over InReach?

Another vote for Zoleo. Cheaper for the device and cheaper message plan options.

 

[Fishn4eyes]

I have both the InReach and Zoleo and prefer the Zoleo mainly due to the continued messaging ability via wifi or cell service after the device is off.

That's been handier than I expected.

Anytime I go lately, I've been grabbing the Zoleo.

Likely give my InReach to my daughter.