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steveww

Member Since: 05 Jan 2022
Location: Uppingham
Posts: 545

2015 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Bronze Green

Garmin Inreach Mini 2

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I just purchased a Garmin Inreach Mini2. It uses satellites to send/receive text messages for when you're in remote areas without cell phone coverage. You can send messages using just the device but as it does not have a keyboard, it's rather painful entering the text. There's a matching app for iOS/Android which provides a much better user interface.

As well messaging, it can send regular position beacons to Map Share that provides a global map with a dot on it for friends and family to see where you are.

Finally there's an SOS function for emergencies when a central 24/7 call centre will organise your rescue.

Only used it on a test run so far but I'm really impressed with the little device and its capabilities. Hopefully I'll never need the SOS function but sending "I'm OK" messages to the family when I'm off grid will be great.

13th Jul 2023 9:44am

Moo

Member Since: 01 Oct 2021
Location: Bath
Posts: 1081

That's cool. I'll get a couple for my daughter's road trip and for my gravel riding. Gives peace of mind. Eiger Grey MY23 D250 SE with bits. Known as Noddy.

13th Jul 2023 10:20am

John P

Member Since: 26 Dec 2013
Location: West Sussex
Posts: 278

2012 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 SW Corris Grey

Is there a subscription fee and if so how much?

13th Jul 2023 10:42am

Moo

Member Since: 01 Oct 2021
Location: Bath
Posts: 1081

Googled it for you.

https://www.garmin.com/en-GB/p/837461 Eiger Grey MY23 D250 SE with bits. Known as Noddy.

13th Jul 2023 2:05pm

markb110

Member Since: 22 May 2010
Location: Guildford
Posts: 2532

Moo, are you doing the ride on the Plain on the 23rd?

13th Jul 2023 4:37pm

camelman

Member Since: 27 Feb 2013
Location: Peak District
Posts: 3334

John P wrote:
Is there a subscription fee and if so how much?

Cheapest one is £15 a month looking at the website

13th Jul 2023 4:43pm

Moo

Member Since: 01 Oct 2021
Location: Bath
Posts: 1081

markb110 wrote:
Moo, are you doing the ride on the Plain on the 23rd?

I'd like to but need shoulder surgery so only short rides. I might pop down and have a look though.

Are you doing it? Eiger Grey MY23 D250 SE with bits. Known as Noddy.

13th Jul 2023 6:13pm

markb110

Member Since: 22 May 2010
Location: Guildford
Posts: 2532

Yes, booked to do the 80 mile ride

I'll get the GPX route next

13th Jul 2023 8:16pm

Timcat

Member Since: 20 Jul 2016
Location: Tanzania at the moment
Posts: 1014

2012 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 SW Indus Silver

Have one of these for pinging our location & just in case. Think it’s £12.00pm.

15th Jul 2023 9:32am

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