Thread: Garmin InReach Mini or PLB

Originally Posted by Stocky

Definitely wouldnt recommend an inreach over a PLB.
The inreach does not home and the responce time is slower. They do run out of battery and all it takes is accidentally forgetting to bring a power pack or turn it off or charge it enough and its useless. They are supposed to have atleast 25% remaining for the SOS function. I wouldn't bother with the GPS version as to be fair if you are using is for maps you will run it flat very quickly.

A PLB is foolproof. It is a homing signal and is setup direct to emergency response and moves with you in real time. And only requires a battery change every couple of years whereas the Inreach is once every minute for 10 minutes then is once every 10 minutes. I brought a PLB first.

After borrowing @Ryan_Songhurst inreach I realised they are pretty handy but 100% not necessary. Whereas the plb I think is. I brought a mini and just turn it on a few times a day.

what he said but hey choice is a good thing ..... on the other thread about this i mentioned a comparison test done ....the frequency used on a PLB is much more reliable and accurate for searchers (lower frequency i think cuts thru foliage and cloud cover more efficiently) which is what you need when you need it.i go to the bush to avoid contact with the outside world so txting is not a thing for me .....a PLB for if and when i need it is much more my thing. not bagging the in reach as it has its place for a number of people that is it suits their needs . either one is better than none ! bit like the old calibre debate people get what suits them and the places they hunt.