If you travel often, this is a great device to allow your location to be live tracked and have access to satellite communication, and SOS services, and more. A monthly fee will apply to enable service, but you can activate and deactivate on demand as needed.
Also on sale for $229.98 from Cabela’s is the Garmin inReach Mini Handheld GPS Satellite Communicator which has a much smaller profile, but not as many features as the 66i.
This was selling for $599.99 and is now the lowest price ever from Amazon.
- Large 3 inch Sunlight-readable color display for easy viewing
- Trigger an interactive SOS to the geos 24/7 search and rescue monitoring center, two-way messaging via the 100% Global Iridium satellite network (satellite subscription required)
- Preloaded Garmin TOPO mapping with direct-to-device Birdseye satellite imagery downloads (no annual subscription), includes multiple global navigation satellite systems (GNSS) support and navigation sensors
- Cellular connectivity lets you access active weather forecasts and geocaching live
- Compatible with the Garmin explore website and app to help you manage waypoints, routes, activities and collections, use tracks and review trip data from the field
- Internal, rechargeable lithium battery provides up to 35 hours of battery life in 10-minute tracking mode and 1-minute tracking mode (display off), 200 hours in Expedition mode with 30-minute tracking
- Notice: some jurisdictions regulate or prohibit the use of satellite communications devices. It is the responsibility of the user to know and follow all applicable laws in the jurisdictions where the device is intended to be used
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I would not say this is a device for people who simply travel often.
The market for this sort of device is people who engage in backcountry activities. It’s a lifeline for when you’re far from the cell towers.
Also, this is clearing out the old version, this has been upgraded to the 67i