Product Comparison: Delorme InReach SE vs Delorme InReach Explorer
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- It IS a two-way messaging system using the global satellite system. That means you can send and receive messages from anywhere in the world.
- Works great. I brought it along on a sailing trip and a backpacking trip and it reported my location just like it was supposed to do.
- I was skeptical that it would be reliable on the Salmon River in Idaho but sure enough it worked nearly every time. Messages would easily send within a minute or two, same with receiving.
- Worked great and had no problems. Our children was able to see exactly where we were on a map that it sent a link for automatically.
- The inReach is now my GPS, safety blanket and potential lifeline. I've never had an issue with its operation or Iridium satellite coverage.
- This will by no means replace your GPS. It is great as a backup compass and as a raw breadcrumb map that will show you how to roughly get back to where you started.
- The screen is small, but surprisingly functional. The interface is a perfect balance of features in a very simple layout.
- Texting communication was great. People were able to use my InReach from the boat to write to anyone they wanted and receive text messages throughout the trip.
- The messages went through and included my exact location and I was able to have 2-way comms with them the entire time in the event by situation got worse.
- Just being able to communicate despite being out of cell phone coverage gave me the reassurance that if anything happened I could be rescued.
- The best part of this is we used this to navigate the trail, we were always on track and could easily see our elevation, direction, waypoints, etc.
- Can't say enough about it's coverage and ease of use. Wouldn't leave home without it.
- This has been stated many times before but coverage is global. I have yet to use it outside of North America, but I have had no problems getting coverage even in very remote areas.
- Paired easily with my Iphone and the map download to the iphone was simple.
- Established waypoints prior to the trip and downloaded maps that were easily viewed on iphone.
- Detailed tracking below 10 minute intervals works very well on the Explore
- Waypoints, tracking and maps are great especially when tethered to phone. Must download earthmate app.
- It has great mapping features - I love how it lays your location over the map (which includes trails).
- The Earthmate App allows downloading maps via wifi before venturing out, obviating the need for a dedicated GPS and associated electronic maps.
- Delorme provides a great map interface for your contacts that allow them to ping your location in real-time and find it on a detailed map.
- I could get 2-3 days with 10 minute tracking enable and the device turned off at night.
- The smartphone Earthmate app gets all it's pertinent info via the Explorer bluetooth connection such as detailed maps and longitude/latitude and much more.
- Two way text communication and GPS maps paired with my IPhone is awesome.
- I've just started playing with the Earthmate Android app. It basically works, and makes typing in message text ALOT less tiresome.
- Next, I paired it on Bluetooth to my android, and again, it was easy and worked perfectly.
- At 10 second intervals, I get a solid active day of battery life. Pairing the Explore with the mobile app enhances this feature.
- Unit has many features and pairs with smartphone to allow control the unit from the phone screen. Sweet setup.
- Texting via pre-made messages, or tether to phone via bluetooth allows you to use your phone's contacts easily to send iridium texts.
- Established waypoints prior to the trip and downloaded maps that were easily viewed on iphone.
- No issues with connecting to the iPhone and utilizing the downloadable maps.