Does DeLorme inReach still work?
The DeLorme InReach SE has been discontinued. The InReach SE offers a solid value because it delivers most of the features of the new Garmin InReach Explorer+ for less.
What is DeLorme inReach?
inReach SE (Screen Edition) is the satellite communicator from DeLorme that puts amazing functionality in the palm of your hand without having to pair the device: Send and receive free-form, 160-character text messages outside of cell phone range.
Is the Garmin inReach Explorer discontinued?
SE and Explorer. The first-generation InReach SE and Explorer were manufactured by DeLorme, which Garmin purchased in 2016. The devices have been discontinued but can currently be purchased new for $260 and $305, respectively.
What happened to DeLorme?
On February 11, 2016, the company announced that it had been purchased by Garmin, a multinational producer of GPS products and services. DeLorme also produces printed atlas and topographic software products.
Do I need an inReach?
An InReach or similar satellite device adds “out of cell service area” messaging and satellite tracking and are more rugged than a cell phone. Tracking is mostly useful if you have friends and family following along on your journey although it could be useful for providing prior movement if you go missing.
What’s better SPOT or inReach?
If you already own a GPS device, then the SPOT Gen3 can act as a veritable check-in and emergency communicator at an affordable purchase and subscription. But if you are embarking on multi-week expeditions and want a relatively cheap alternative to a satellite phone, the inReach SE is well worth the investment.
Which is better inReach or SPOT?
The Spot X is a good option if you have a handheld mapping solution that isn’t your smartphone or aren’t using topo maps. The InReach does everything pretty well, and while the Zoleo might beat it in a few key aspects, the inReach has Garmin’s backing, which is significant.
What is the difference between the InReach+ and the original Delorme?
The original manufacturer of the inReach, DeLorme, was purchased by Garmin a year ago. So the inReach+ models, which are the third-generation of inReach, are the first overseen by Garmin.
Is the Garmin InReach se discontinued?
The DeLorme InReach SE has been discontinued. The InReach SE offers a solid value because it delivers most of the features of the new Garmin InReach Explorer+ for less. That said, it might not be available for long as Garmin phases out the DeLorme line. It can be used as a stand-alone device, and you really get what you pay for.
What is the difference between the inReach Explorer SE and SE+?
The new inReach SE+ is more similar to the current inReach Explorer than to the current SE. The current SE has no mapping functionality. The inReach SE+ has basic features: a feature-less grid map, and the ability to import and create waypoints, routes, and breadcrumbs.
What is the Garmin InReach explorer?
The Garmin InReach Explorer is unique in that it lets you send and receive text messages with any cell phone in the world. The other functions are okay, but this is the game changer (and why Garmin probably bought the company from Delorme).