Looking into getting Spot, Inreach, PIEPS or possibly a SAT phone
for Back Country emergncy situtations.
Spot and Inreach are less expensive which is a plus.
The PIEPS is new and has some cool features
-Sending and receiving of messages in real-time (SMS, E-Mail, text and position messages). Full global coverage also in polar regions.
-“LIVE-Tracking”: Satellite-technology for tracking and positioning via web.
-Special Emergency-button for alerting via satellite. Inclusive search and rescue insurance with worldwide coverage.
-Optimized GPS-features for outdoor use – comfortable management on PC/Mac (tracking, waypoint navigation, positioning).
-Permanent weather observation: display of protocol (reduced air pressure) and more services via E-Mail or SMS.
-Li-Ion technology assures stable power supply also under extreme conditions.
I like that you can send and RECEIVE messages in real time. Spot connect and Inreach you can only send messages? or am I wrong?
PIEPS is 800$ tho,, at that price am I better off with a SAT phone?
I dont want to break the bank here and this stuff just keeps getting more
advanced,,(and coming down in price) I try to be pretty safe in the back country
but we do some pretty extreme stuff and its best to be prepared for the worst.
And some of this new technology is pretty cool
for Back Country emergncy situtations.
Spot and Inreach are less expensive which is a plus.
The PIEPS is new and has some cool features
-Sending and receiving of messages in real-time (SMS, E-Mail, text and position messages). Full global coverage also in polar regions.
-“LIVE-Tracking”: Satellite-technology for tracking and positioning via web.
-Special Emergency-button for alerting via satellite. Inclusive search and rescue insurance with worldwide coverage.
-Optimized GPS-features for outdoor use – comfortable management on PC/Mac (tracking, waypoint navigation, positioning).
-Permanent weather observation: display of protocol (reduced air pressure) and more services via E-Mail or SMS.
-Li-Ion technology assures stable power supply also under extreme conditions.
I like that you can send and RECEIVE messages in real time. Spot connect and Inreach you can only send messages? or am I wrong?
PIEPS is 800$ tho,, at that price am I better off with a SAT phone?
I dont want to break the bank here and this stuff just keeps getting more
advanced,,(and coming down in price) I try to be pretty safe in the back country
but we do some pretty extreme stuff and its best to be prepared for the worst.
And some of this new technology is pretty cool