NEW Garmin InReach Messenger Plus Review (+ InReach Messenger Plus vs iPhone Satellite Messaging)

Y'all know I’ve been a huge fan of my Garmin InReach mini 2 and that it’s been literally attached to my shoulder on most of my forays into the backcountry. I recently got my hands on the new InReach Messenger Plus which sports a host of new and improved features…but is it still relevant in a world where you can send SOS and even text messages via satellite with your iPhone? With an active inReach subscription, the trailblazing inReach Messenger Plus SOS satellite communicator lets you exchange text, photo and voice messages when your adventure takes you beyond cellular range. Plus, the durable design withstands extreme temperatures, and the battery lasts for weeks. EXCHANGE TEXTS, PHOTOS AND VOICE MESSAGES WITHOUT CELL SERVICE PAIR WITH THE GARMIN MESSENGER™ SMARTPHONE APP FOR GROUP MESSAGING AND MORE TRIGGER AN INTERACTIVE SOS MESSAGE TO GARMIN RESPONSE℠, OUR 24/7-STAFFED INTERNATIONAL COORDINATION CENTER USE THE GARMIN EXPLORE™ SMARTPHONE APP TO PLAN YOUR TRIP, TRACK YOUR ACTIVITY AND MORE EASILY NAVIGATE BACK TO WHERE YOU STARTED WITH THE TRACBACK® ROUTING FEATURE USE THE GARMIN MESSENGER™ APP TO SHARE YOUR GPS LOCATION VIA LIVE TRACKING How does it stack up Garmin InReach Messenger Plus vs iPhone Satellite Messaging? Disadvantages of iPhone satellite messaging Have to align with satellite. iPhone so much less rugged iphone Satellite messaging is free for now but there will be a subscription fee eventually. Pictures and Voice messages Active and passive tracking Both for loved ones and for you. AMAZING Battery life Smaller and easier to carry. Moto Camp Nerd Get gear for motorcycle camping at The Motorcycle Camping Store! Finding the right camping gear for your motorcycle journey can be a hassle. We handpick reliable, compact, rider-tested gear so you can enjoy an effortless moto camping getaway. Pack small. Camp easy. Moto Camp Nerd is an online store dedicated 100% to the needs of motorcycle campers. No matter what type of motocamping you do, MotoCamp Nerd has the motorcycle camping gear you need to enjoy the outdoors in the best way possible: on two wheels!