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Anyone out there using a satellite device for emergencies ,particularly offroad ,in case,lets say,you have a stroke or related issue.?

"What to do if you get injured in a remote location":
viewtopic.php?t=124335

That's from 2018. I subsequently posted:

Jdsk wrote: ↑24 Apr 2023, 9:02am... iPhones 14 and 14 Pro include satellite comms:
"Use Emergency SOS via satellite on your iPhone 14":
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213426

Jonathan

We used a Garmin mini in reach on Great Divide MTB route last year.
Small and functional with sos and messaging. Also allows friends and family to watch progress if you're into that. One off starter payment then you pay monthly only when you need it.
Mobile signal was patch in States where we were so calling for assistance was never a concern.

cyclop wrote: ↑14 Aug 2023, 8:04am Anyone out there using a satellite device for emergencies ,particularly offroad ,in case,lets say,you have a stroke or related issue.?

Never planned on having a stroke or anything, no

I think the Motorola Defy Satellite link is currently one of the cheaper options.

GPS training uk have a number of videos on YouTube.

I currently have a Garmin Inreach mini which costs me about £12 a month for a small number of satellite messages each month & has a SOS button which alerts a rescue co-ordination centre in the event of an emergency.


I'm a trendy consumer. Just look at my wobbly bog brush using hovercraft full of eels

I’ve recently bought a Garmin Montana 750i, which includes the InReach SOS feature.

Another vote for GPS Training. If you purchase from them, you get access to all of their training videos to help you get to grips with your unit.

I bought an Inreach Mini 2 late last year. Not really used it, but it's very small and light. It has good reviews. You sometimes see people on YouTube sporting one (but incidentally), in very remote spots.

Pinhead wrote: ↑14 Aug 2023, 10:03am

cyclop wrote: ↑14 Aug 2023, 8:04am Anyone out there using a satellite device for emergencies ,particularly offroad ,in case,lets say,you have a stroke or related issue.?

Never planned on having a stroke or anything, no

You should try it sometime,a very humbling experience,I should know.

cyclop wrote: ↑19 Aug 2023, 8:28am

Pinhead wrote: ↑14 Aug 2023, 10:03am

cyclop wrote: ↑14 Aug 2023, 8:04am Anyone out there using a satellite device for emergencies ,particularly offroad ,in case,lets say,you have a stroke or related issue.?

Never planned on having a stroke or anything, no

You should try it sometime,a very humbling experience,I should know.

Actually you are right, I went out last week and DID feel ill, on the return, heat, over doing it at 65, but no signal so phone is useless

Pinhead wrote: ↑19 Aug 2023, 10:13am

cyclop wrote: ↑19 Aug 2023, 8:28am

Pinhead wrote: ↑14 Aug 2023, 10:03am Never planned on having a stroke or anything, no

You should try it sometime,a very humbling experience,I should know.

Actually you are right, I went out last week and DID feel ill, on the return, heat, over doing it at 65, but no signal so phone is useless

Even without signal a 'phone with the emergency settings appropriately configured can be very helpful to eg first responders:
viewtopic.php?p=1699452#p1699452

Jonathan

Jdsk wrote: ↑19 Aug 2023, 10:16am

Pinhead wrote: ↑19 Aug 2023, 10:13am

cyclop wrote: ↑19 Aug 2023, 8:28am
You should try it sometime,a very humbling experience,I should know.

Actually you are right, I went out last week and DID feel ill, on the return, heat, over doing it at 65, but no signal so phone is useless

Even without signal a 'phone with the emergency settings appropriately configured can be very helpful to eg first responders:
viewtopic.php?p=1699452#p1699452

Jonathan