When to Hit SOS on Your inReach, According to Garmin
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- Опубліковано 28 лют 2024
- When is it okay to hit SOS on your Garmin inReach, according to Garmin data.
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I'm loving all these SOS videos, they're really helping to bring the grey areas into focus regarding what happens when you hit SOS. A lot of it also depends on where you are when you hit the button. I think it's fairly straightforward as to what happens in the California Sierra, but I think it varies outside of California. It pays to research the areas you intend to hike.
This is a great look at the uses and processes. I'm involved in public interaction with trail users (through USFS) and I'll pass this video around to our team for a clear understanding on the SOS services from Garmin's perspective (viewing video is often preferred to reading).
Also, thanks for mentioning what you carry on a day hike, too many people think the SAR system performs a rescue in a half-hour or so. I regularly tell hikers that sending an SOS after the noon hour will probably result in a rescue the next morning-especially in winter conditions-it takes a few hours to gather the teams and build an action plan.
Thank you so much for the share and for the comment, appreicate it.
Thanks for the information. Happy trails!
Great job on the hiking information videos in addition to your actual trek videos.
Always great to get more information on this topic 😊 thanks
@HikingGuy, thank you so much for your in-depth analysis regarding when to hit the SOS. The graphs were very educational as well. You help so many viewers like myself to understand the ins and outs of a rescue scenario. I now have Garmin INS and have recently joined South Carolina SAR, in part because fo you. Thank you for all you do!
That's great, thank you for sharing that and a big big thank you for volunteering, that's incredible.
This is really helpful, thanks!
Morning HG, great info. I've had the larger one for about 7 years and wondered about all you just covered. Thanks.
Great video 👍🏻👍🏻🇳🇴
I always have my mini with me 24-7 . When I travel internationally. I take both my mini and 66i
Garmin previously reported that a hiker successfully used the SOS Function to be informed that the trail ahead was clear of a wild fire spotted in the distance.
Hi Cris, I would also welcome a video about use of cellphones in (or near) the backcountry. Topics might include: 1. Use of 9-1-1, “Call if you can, Text if you can’t”. 2. What is the practical meaning of the notice “SOS Only” on a smartphone’s screen? 3. What do you think of dedicated emergency applications for phones, such as: “BackcountrySOS” (BC SOS) and “AirFlare”?
Thank you and it's on the list! Stay tuned...
@@HikingguyI would also submit my belief that, as long as plentiful power is available (from a 12 volt car adapter, battery power bank, etc.), phones should be left ON when traveling. This will allow the occasional ‘ping’ between your cellphone and any tower (even if not long enough to establish any sort of service) to be automatically logged in by the cellular service provider. The location history of these ‘hits’ can then be accessed by searchers, should you “go missing”.
Stomach ache, runny nose, my favorites are not on the chart. Just kidding there. In general, the agency you reach should be able to see your location and understand the circumstances and determine the appropriate action. If you are on a trail, near a ranger station, like the trails around San Jacinto, somebody can probably walk to your location to check on you. If you are off trail in the back country, or way out in the boonies on a 4x4 road, it becomes more complicated and it will take more time for someone will get to you. If you are lost and all you need is a direction to hike to get to a trail or road, they will do that and it will be very simple. The other big issue is if you get hurt and are unable to continue on your own. I know that when I do hike in a remote area, I will definitely have an SOS capable gadget with me.
I recently got the Garmin inReach Mini 2 and have been reviewing your videos to learn more about it; very good info and well presented. I have a question about the compass. Is the compass set to true north or magnetic north? Which setting should I use? Thank you.
True north does the trick on an electronic device
So I’m debating getting a garmin inreach. I like it over the zoleo for the various gps functions of it. But i recently got the new Apple Watch Ultra. I watched your videos on it and learned it has decent gps functions too. So i was wondering: still get the garmin inreach, or get the zoleo and use the gps functions on the Apple Watch?
I'd get a Garmin inReach Mini 2, then use it with the Apple Watch and iPhone
What if you call SOS for someone else and you get charged for it? Does the bill go to you or the injured person?
I wonder if those stats are more indicative of the client base more so than indicative of what scenarios you're more likely to press SOS.
Example: almost every hiker these days has an inReach. But the same device is not as ubiquitous with, say, boaters. I think this skews the data perception.
Good question - it is actually marketed to marine as well, with a marine version - www.garmin.com/en-US/p/662559 - I think the Mini and other devices integrate with chartplotters too
@@Hikingguy you may be right. I guess I just think some type of data "normalization" would be useful to remove potential skewing
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When to hit SOS? when you're in trouble
great to know