inReach SE Explorer Review

No Cell Tower? No Phone Service? No Problem.

inReach SE+ and Explorer+ give you all the tools to stay totally connected. You don’t have to worry about being within range of a cell tower — or encountering spotty coverage in fringe zones or blackout areas. Your inReach communicator offers two-way messaging via the global Iridium satellite network.

• Satellite communicator with 100% global Iridium satellite coverage
• Built-in digital compass
• Built-in barometric altimeter
• Built-in accelerometer
• Trigger an interactive SOS to GEOS, the 24/7 search and rescue monitoring center
• Send and receive text messages while beyond cell phone range
• Built-in, high- sensitivity GPS
• Location and tracking data within 5 m
• Follow routes, drop waypoints and find your way back with a bread crumb trail (does not include topographic data)
• MapShare site to track and share your location online with family and friends; they can ping your device and send you messages
• Pair with mobile devices using free Earthmate app
• Access to premium data: topographic maps, U.S. NOAA charts, color aerial imagery, and more
• Internal, rechargeable lithium battery with up to 100 hrs. of battery life in tracking mode; up to 30 days in power-save mode (battery life may vary depending on settings)
• Impact-resistant
• IPX73-rated water resistance