What InReach plan is right for you? - Full Details and Cost Analysis

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So you have a Garmin InReach but not sure which subscription plan you should buy? This video provides full details on Garmin's InReach plans and provides a cost analysis of which option is cheapest for you under different scenarios.
01:12 - Plan Features
09:00 - Annual vs. Freedom plan
12:15 - Safety vs. Recreation vs. Expedition levels
18:01 - Bloopers
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Filmed on a Google Pixel 2 with Purple Panda external mic
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Welcome to my random musings on all things backpacking. If you haven't already guessed, my name is Dan. I was bit by the backpacking bug in 2014 and since then haven't gone one day without thinking about my next adventure. I'm from Chicago, a great city but...not so much known for its bountiful backpacking opportunities. Nevertheless, I haven't let that stop me from enjoying the outdoors. Hope my videos leave you with one or two takeaways, or even better, inspire you to head out on the trail. Thanks for watching! Have fun out there!
- Dan

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@SolutionsforYourSkin 2 жыл бұрын

If you're not a professor or a professional trainer/teacher then you are missing your calling. This was absolutely the best explanation of somewhat complicated material. Thank you so very much for putting the time and effort into helping your fellow humans' decision making so much easier. My intentions are strictly to stay in touch with my two sons if and when the grid and cell phone service goes down. Much appreciation.

@conniesjourney5806 Жыл бұрын

the most expensive part of my thru hike was my monthly garmin in reach bill. i really didn't understand the plans or how to use the mini. tracking and messages cost me the most. i sent messages over one week ....that really killed me.

@arcana1973 4 жыл бұрын

I have an annual recreation plan, which gives me an "excuse" to get away at least once a month. "Honey I HAVE to go out this weekend or I'm throwing money away on my In Reach" .

@DanGoesHiking 4 жыл бұрын

A valid argument

@DARTHDANSAN 3 жыл бұрын

You should have the safety plan and always keep you inreach (no pun indeed , inreach) it does you no go with out the monthly plan that makes it active all year round

@j.c.5393 3 жыл бұрын

Aay , great idea!

@aBluegrassPicker 3 жыл бұрын

This is a great explanation of a ridiculously complicated pricing scheme. Thank You!

@Yitlgg 28 күн бұрын

This is absolutely the clearest explanation of the super complicated topic! Kudos!

@WarrenWilsonChem 3 жыл бұрын

A MUCH better analysis than other reviews of these plans. Saved me from doing all the brake even calculations.

@jiggyb21 3 жыл бұрын

You think like me and you saved me at least an hour of math. Thanks a bunch!

@ggarron 3 жыл бұрын

Because of people like you all the rest of us are getting lazy. You did all the analysis. Great info, thanks a lot.

@lc6936 Жыл бұрын

@@borrago good for you, man.

@biscuitblanco5599 3 жыл бұрын

Just got my inReach mini and this explanation was exactly what I needed! Thank you! You’ve earned another subscriber too!

@chrislrob 3 жыл бұрын

This was really helpful! You convinced me that the annual Safety plan, even with potential overages is much better for me! Thanks!

@WalksWithLynx 3 жыл бұрын

I have not been so happy with a tutorial video in some time. This is the first video I have watched of Dan's; I hope his others are as good. Great delivery and personality! Thanks for the great video Dan!

@old-patriot4509 3 жыл бұрын

Very comprehensive!!! I really appreciate the way you did the comparisons between plan options! My brain was about to explode trying to figure it out on my own. You made it easy to choose AND get the best deal for my specific needs. Thank You!

@WS_00 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing amount of detail and mathematics involved. Thank you very much for putting this together! I’ve both liked and subscribed.

@cwguy8960 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dan - that was just the info I was looking for! Thanks for hammering out the math for us, and giving us your take on what we might need to fit our needs. 👍

@dons1643 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, thanks for taking the time to break it all down, I've been needing to get this device for a while and now I know which plan to get

@MrProphetius 3 жыл бұрын

Noob: how much detailed can you explain the plans? Dan: yes

@ohhthatjess 4 жыл бұрын

Clear explanations and helpful breakdown! Thanks for sharing this, helps with my decision making tremendously!

@richardcranium8408 6 ай бұрын

Dude! Your nerdy interest is very appreciated. I’ve just bought a mini2 and started to surf yt looking for such information while scratching my head. Thank you!

@Stoafasaki Жыл бұрын

I love it..not only an extremely informative video, but you also included bloopers! Cheers for the info!

@raulrivera-earthstewardshi2241 3 жыл бұрын

What a great video Dan. You explained it really well by breaking it down into bite-size chunks. I am leaning to purchase the Mini for remote gravel cycling. This helps a LOT. Thank you.

@HillsEpics 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent thought put into this - Breakeven analysis is a tool I should use more often. A great tool when looking at many purchases such as refinancing a home. Thank you. One item not to overlook with the Recreation Plan vs the Safety Plan, you get unlimited 10 minute tracking which is nice for my wife to know where I am. I can set it and forget it. I dont have to send a tracking point to her manually. Helpful on the mountain bike where my hands are occupied.

@greenfoodcrush2602 2 жыл бұрын

Love the info, totally answered the questions I had, and the bloopers were awesome! 😂

@ryanminer7817 Жыл бұрын

This was a very good video! I honestly usually just buy the largest plans to always be covered but with your break down I am purchasing the annual recreation plan as I don’t feel I will go over the break even point of it ! Thank you for taking the time to make this !

@carabelas219 2 жыл бұрын

I have had mine for over a year and I pay for expedition on the freedom plan. The most expensive way to go. I did not know that you could just pay overage charges for extra text messages $.50 and extra tracking points $.10. Awesome video thanks!

@aw1008 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant video! Loved how you broke everything down!

@TheRobbyMoore 3 жыл бұрын

The breakdown I was looking for! Saved me some math and $

@Blackwolffe097 Ай бұрын

I use both the Safety Plan & Expedition Plan When I go MTB, kayaking & hiking, I use the Garmin inReach Mini with the safety plan And when I go backpacking I use the Garmin... I forgot the name of the device but I use the Expedition Plan

@FictionWeLiveIn 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for breaking this down. I knew it was a bit complicated but I had no idea how convoluted it was.

@brent_f 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much. The way you break the plans down makes the decision much easier. I can't express how valuable this information is.

@DanGoesHiking 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@j3hikes444 4 жыл бұрын

one of the best explanations of theses plans i have seen yet

@krismadaus4305 2 жыл бұрын

Really useful video! I love how you broke down the “break even” numbers. Thank you!

@alangauld6079 8 күн бұрын

Really useful comparison. I was just about to create a spreadsheet to do these break-even calculations when I spotted the video. Saved me a ton of work! Many thanks.

@mudgeth 2 жыл бұрын

This was exactly the information I was looking for. Thank you for such a comprehensive breakdown.

@FlowerPowerIce 3 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU, I found this SO helpful just as I unboxed my new Mini!!

@xtremepsy2098 3 жыл бұрын

Best video out there on the inreach plans! Thank you so much!

@kevinhall4118 3 жыл бұрын

Dan, Just got my 66i today. Your video was EXACTLY what I needed. Thanks so much. BTW as a full time performer, I want to congratulate you on your articulate and clear speech. you are awesome!!

@DanGoesHiking 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Kevin!

@jeffMinnesota952 Жыл бұрын

excellent analysis Dan. I am going to follow your advice and go with the annual Freedom plan. I would add the non-math/money factor that if you have the annual plan you never have to think about whether to skip months, you never go without coverage if you have skipped a month and decide to go out into a non-cell covered area. And peace of mind is worth something.

@martinberwanger4928 6 ай бұрын

Because of your articulate and clear speech. I didn´t need to use the trasnlator! you are awesome!!

@schlank99 2 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU! >>> Much appreciated for the work you put into this!! i'm going with the Annual Safety!!

@jesserojas8217 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome Video !!! Thank you for taking the time to a detailed explanation and do the math for all of us!!

@potato7173 Жыл бұрын

Legend, thanks for taking the time to save me the time!!! Def gonna give you a subscribe.

@OutHereMontana 2 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for the detailed explanation of the subscription features. And for the clarification on the tracking part of it (sending vs. just tracking on device). VERY helpful and MUCH appreciated!! :)

@brettsellers2899 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Love all your content but this is especially valuable as I am a new owner of about 2 weeks. Totally intimated by the choosing a plan. Clear now.

@DanGoesHiking 4 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@karleeketelboeter489 3 жыл бұрын

This was so informational thank you!

@chrislonsberry1974 3 жыл бұрын

New to your channel. This was an excellent video! Thanks for all the great info!

@PermafrostBeards 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, for that awesome breakdown!! Sounds like plenty of preset messages for me!

@bobv7753 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent and very helpful plan review! Actually the best review i've seen on the plans. Thank you!

@kristelwyman 2 жыл бұрын

Really great, comprehensive video, I was very confused before watching this. Thank you so much!

@namiqahmadov8967 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for taking your time for this!

@ronshoup6982 Жыл бұрын

The annual program fee has gone up $10 to $34.95. The activation fee for the annual subscriptions is up to $29.95. You need to be deactivated for at least 5 months for Freedom Safety or Recreation to be cheaper than the annual plan.

@Ryan_hey Жыл бұрын

Yeah, and you're arguably not saving much until you cut it down to even less than that: (7 months * 15) + 35 = 140 (12 months * 11) + 30 = 162

@z352kdaf8324 2 ай бұрын

If I don't use it for a year why is there an annual fee being considered

@ronshoup6982 2 ай бұрын

@@z352kdaf8324 you can cancel your subscription instead of suspending it if you won't use it for more than a year. This will stop the annual fee.

@michelebullock9867 2 жыл бұрын

Outstanding analysis! Hilarious bloopers. Subscribed!

@tchadoutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

This was super helpful. Thank you for taking time to put this together. I for sure know what I want to go with now.

@suzannetappernaturalintegr4697 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. This was a very helpful breakdown - I really appreciate it!

@blahhblahh1511 2 жыл бұрын

thanks for the great explanation of the plans as I was just about to purchase mini 2 device but the features is way more expensive than I expected. I was put off by sat phone plan expenses but I just might put it back on the table. Great video thanks for the info.

@chia2413 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic review, exactly what I was looking for. THANK YOU!

@shadowteej 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent information for a complicated plan. Thanks for explaining the details of the plan. This is exactly what I needed to get the most bang for buck while subscribing to the least expensive plan. The description of the log interval setting was another part that wasn't completely clear and now is.

@craiglafargue 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent! Clear, cogent and articulate

@outsiderimages Жыл бұрын

Legit the best explanation of these devices on KZfaq 👏👏

@pancakesafterdark3335 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely incredible breakdown. Well made and very well articulated video

@user-nd9re8vr6l 2 жыл бұрын

thank you, i just bought mines and couldn't decide but now i know what is best for me, the safety is best for me

@lessmore444 2 жыл бұрын

Highly informative & then entertaining in the end too, thanks dude!

@Marcellc67 3 жыл бұрын

Simply brilliant! Thanks for that! Even with the prices probably being very different now, I presume it's still quite similar in the way the break-even points etc.

@j.c.5393 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for breaking down the costs and plans!!

@kevincompton3152 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dan - very good presentation, which has made the choices clear via your comparisons. Top job!

@johnplink 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for your thorough analysis of a complicated charging system. I will need to rewatch the video before I choose my plan.

@chrisharris4047 3 жыл бұрын

this video was exactly what I was looking for to help me choose between plans - thanks

@swexplorer 3 жыл бұрын

This was really an extremely helpful video. Kudos to you for being so brilliant. 👍

@garym9433 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dan. This is an exemplary review of the subscription options.

@masoudv148 5 ай бұрын

This video was immensely helpful! I wish you were making more videos.

@cregananderson1092 3 жыл бұрын

Get information Dan. So well explained that the decision as to which plan to go for becomes quite clear.

@marceberhardt2141 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. Nicely done and thanks for taking the time to make this.

@sejtam 2 жыл бұрын

Great review. One thing I think should have been mentioned is the SOS functionality and its cost. yes, SOS is included in the iridiun plans, but depending on where you are you may need extra SOS 'insurance'/memberships to cover the actual costs of rescue. Or in other words. the Iridium plan lets you can for the cavallery when needed, but you may end up paying them yourself with many $$$ if you have not made plans for that (or live in a place where that is in fact free)

@deanettem 9 ай бұрын

Thank you! Your video really helped me decide which plan to use for my new garmin mini 2!❤

@alejandrorojas-2025 2 жыл бұрын

u r incredibly good at describing love your info ty so much

@motogirl8717 Жыл бұрын

The bloopers at the end were the cherry on top lol I’m still laughing!! That was great. All around A+++

@brianc1651 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Great breakdown! Very helpful.

@remedyy91 3 жыл бұрын

Much easier to understand. Thanks!

@svenskanal 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent comparison! Thank you!

@deelo0 3 жыл бұрын

I just picked up the InReach Mini. What timing with you posting this video out to help me with choosing a plan. 🙏🏼

@suzypino5957 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for helping me make my choice of plans! It was very detailed and you made it easy to understand.

@AussieAdventurer 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for a very comprehensive and clear explanation about all this stuff 🥴 it did my head in trying to decide what to do 😂😂 Much appreciated 🙏🏼 Stay safe and hopefully you get out and about as well and not just sit at home crunching numbers for us 😂

@rogerz8051 2 жыл бұрын

Very helpful video. Just buying an InReach 2 and was really confused. I'm going with the same plan you did.

@ragedhurdle1019 Жыл бұрын

My thanks go to you for saving me from reading for two hours and condensing it into a listenable 10 min video

@jordanmilner6025 2 жыл бұрын

Dude, you're awesome. Thank you for doing the work :)

@jakubsedlak7468 3 жыл бұрын

Great video and analysis! Thx for sharing :-)

@Dose1428 3 жыл бұрын

Outstanding analysis! Thanks!

@KatherineEdwards-sv3kj Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. I am just looking into getting a satellite coms device and this was incredibly helpful.

@j.a.8970 3 жыл бұрын

That was super helpful. Cheers bud.

@andrewmayo4069 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this, very helpful!

@DunderOz 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for all the work you put into this video ☺

@edwardfletcher7790 2 жыл бұрын

This is a really great review. Thanks for explaining it so well.

@josepha.freivaldsr.9636 2 жыл бұрын

Terrific! Thank you so much. I totally missed that replies were counted. Even so, the lowest plan will be more than enough for us.

@marialorena2917 2 ай бұрын

This was super helpful, thank you!

@mudslingerevents 3 жыл бұрын

Nice work! Great Video! Need to purchase 3 units for middle of no coverage areas

@gonagain 3 жыл бұрын

This was VERY helpful and the best video on the subject I could find.

@DanGoesHiking 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Glad it helped!

@aicalhoun 2 жыл бұрын

Your breakdown was logical and helped very much.

@stephenchampion2439 2 жыл бұрын

That was superb. I really enjoyed it. So informative, 10/10 👏👏👏👌

@johnburgess2084 2 жыл бұрын

I'm in your target audience, thinking about getting a Montana 700i. I go motorcycling, but am rarely out of cell coverage, so I'm pretty sure the Freedom / Safety plan would be best. Thanks especially for clarifying that with the Freedom plan, the user can turn it on and off at monthly intervals. So if I thought I'd be going in a remote area, I'd activate it for that month. I wish there was an "Emergency" option that has really low (or no) monthly fee, but a perhaps significant charge for even a single SOS.

@Austin.TaylorAdv Жыл бұрын

I had this same debate and went with the mini over the Montana. My final decision was based on what happens if I get separated from the bike. I want the sos button on my person. A garmin zumo xt and inreach mini is roughly the same price as the montana