TREK COMMS
GARMIN INREACH EXPLORER+
Larapinta Trail Trek Support (LTTS) offers Garmin inReach Explorer+ rental options for your trek. The inReach Explorer Plus is a fully functional GPS which offers two-way satellite SMS, tracking, online monitoring and is fully SOS capable. Unlike the SPOT device, you can send and receive text messages as you would on a smartphone.
Garmin inReach Explorer+ is offered to LTTS Customers Only.
No longer available for 2022
GARMIN INREACH EXPLORER+
OVERVIEW
> Handheld Satellite Communicators with GPS Navigation
>100% global Iridium satellite coverage enables 2-way text messaging from anywhere
>Trigger an interactive SOS to the 24/7 search and rescue monitoring center
>Track and share your location with family and friends
>Pair with mobile devices¹ using the free Earthmate® app for access to downloadable maps², U.S. NOAA charts, color aerial imagery and more
>inReach Explorer+ device adds preloaded DeLorme® TOPO maps with onscreen GPS routing plus built-in digital compass, barometric altimeter and accelerometer
SPECS
Physical Dimensions
2.7" x 6.5" x 1.5" (6.8 x 16.4 x 3.8 cm) with keypad and SOS door bump
Weight: 7.5 oz (213.0 g)
Water rating: IPX7
Battery: Rechargeable internal lithium ion
Display type: Transflective color TFT
Display size: 1.4"W x 1.9"H (3.5 x 4.7 cm); 2.31" diag (5.9 cm)
Display resolution: 200 x 265 pixels
Battery life
Up to 100 hours at 10-minute tracking mode (default); up to 75 hours
at 10-minute tracking with 1-second logging; up to 30 days at the
30-minute interval power save mode; and up to 3 years
when powered off
Memory/History: 2 GB
High-sensitivity receiver: Included
Interface : USB
Maps & Memory
Ability to add maps: Yes
Waypoints/favorites/locations: 500
Routes:20
Preloaded maps: Yes (DeLorme TOPO)
Sensors
Barometric altimeter
Compass: Yes (tilt-compensated 3-axis)
Additional Features
> Wireless compatible: yes (Bluetooth®)
> Trigger an interactive SOS with 24/7 search and rescue monitoring center
> Send and receive text messages to SMS and email
> Send and receive messages with other inReach users, exchange locations
> Track and share location with friends and family
> Send waypoints to MapShare® portal
> Virtual keyboard for custom text messaging
> Request weather forecasts for current location and planned destinations
> Send route selection to MapShare portal for friends and family to see progress
WHAT YOUR HIRE INCLUDES
1 x Garmin inReach Explorer Plus device
20 SMS Text Messages ($1 per message after included 20)
1x Basic Intro Sheet
1x Carabiner and Velcro Strap
User Registration
SOS Registrations
Webpage Tracking Set Up
* Subject to Availability
All hire requires a $250 refundable bond per item
INREACH RENTAL PRICE*
USEFUL INFO & LINKS
Larapinta Trail Website Communications Page
Larapinta Trail Website Emergency Planning Page
Larapinta Trail Website Health and Safety Page
Larapinta Trail Website Risks Page