Americana Outdoors E-Magazine - October 2020

ONBOARD ESSENTIALS: Garmin inReach Mini

Garmin, the world’s leading satellite communicator manufacturer, recently announced it has supported 5000 SOS rescues with an inReach device, thanks to two-way messaging functionality and 24/7 emergency response monitoring. With a majority of the world shifting toward more socially-distanced outdoor hobbies, there has been a tremendous uptake for on-the-water activities like fishing, cruising and sailing. Of course, more experienced boaters and anglers have taken to their favorite activities as if nothing has changed, but more and more new people are hitting the water to discover a newfound pastime. Whether someone is on the coast facing the heart of hurricane season, or fishing a lake with no cell service, inReach is a key piece of safety gear to have onboard or in overboard “ditch” bags. More than ever, inReach would be a great addition to any safety-related feature -- or gift guide -- as the masses seek “covid escape” on lake or sea. Garmin offers a sizeable range of inReach products, each with their ownunique feature and function, ranging in price from $349.99 to $799.99. Fromthecompactandlightweight inReach mini marine bundle, to the GPSMAP 86sci that offers both inReach capabilities and built-in BlueChart g3 coastal charts. We hope the unthinkable never happens when we leave the dock, but the safety and peace of mind that inReach can provide for outdoor enthusiasts is incomparable. If you’re interested, we have a number of inReach rescue stories on our Garmin blog.

Product Shown - Garmin inReach Mini