Description
How many bytes do I need?
Text Messages (average 80 bytes) – Messages send and received, with bytes dependent upon message length. Each character is equal to one byte, with a minimum message size of 16 bytes, not including recipients’ contact information. You are charged for both sent and received messages.
Preset Messages and Quick Texts (15 bytes) – Preset messages are short, commonly-used messages that are set up in your back office account and pre-loaded to your inReach ahead of time. Quick Tents are commonly used messages you want to send often instead of writing a custom reply.
Location Pings with MapShare (25 bytes) – Enables you to see a worker or asset location if inReach is powered on but tracking is not activated.
Check messages (10 bytes) – Use “Check Messages” icon outside normal listening interval to check for pending incoming messages.
Do I need to buy additional data for my rental?
Well, that’s a good question. We give you 2000 bytes with every rental. So will that last? Maybe, maybe not. How much communicating do you want to do and do you want to use tracking? Both of those take data….well everything you do takes data so we give you reduced rates if you buy in advance. If you use more than what you purchase in advance, the additional charges are $10 per 1000 bytes. So please, buy in advance because it costs so much more to be back billed for data usage.
Rolfe Larson –
Thumbs up! Super easy to use, small — about the size of my two thumbs. Pairs easily to my phone, which with a bigger screen allows for easy texting and quick GPS map showing exactly where I am. I used it a bunch of times way up in the back country of SW Colorado, to keep in touch with my family. Piece of cake! And OutdoorsGeek staff were very helpful setting it up and training me on how to use it. Plan to rent it from Outdoors Geek next time when I stray from the grid again.
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Marguerite Swope (verified owner) –
They were perfect! I first called for information and spoke to a female (don’t remember name) and she patiently answered my questions. They shipped early in case of a pandemic delay. When I got the inreach, I had questions and spoke with a male who was also very helpful and patient. I highly recommend them. Rent with confidence.
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Sean Brandenburg (verified owner) –
Easy to use with Earthmate app on your smart phone. Would recommend! Great way to stay in touch with family while on the trail. Staff was great setting up the phone and shipping to me. Will rent again from Outdoors Geek.
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