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Garmin satellite communicators on sale! - Taffy - 11-10-2019
From Nov. 15 - Dec 2nd REI has a $75 off sale on the Garmin inReach Mini, Explorer+ and GPSMAP 66i 2-way satellite communicators!
I have the Garmin Explorer+. So many areas I hike have no cell service so in case of an emergency I can communicate with family via text and/or press the SOS button to reach emergency services.
There is a fee for the service, but for me, the piece of mind is worth the expense.
https://www.rei.com/search?q=garmin+inreach
RE: Garmin satellite communicators on sale! - Kat - 11-11-2019
Thanks for the heads up. I've been using the Mini, on the Freedom plan so I can deactivate it during the months I am not using it - I calculated that saves me a bit of $. Love the texting from cell phone using the Earthmate app no matter where I am.
Might spring for a second one now that it looks like the husband might be hiking again, so we can satellite text each other on a trip when we separate.