Garmin 010-01735-10 Inreach Explorer+

Garmin inReach Explorer+ combines two-way satellite communication via the Iridium network with a standalone GPS receiver and preloaded topographic maps — a full backcountry navigation and communication device in one unit for hunters, hikers, and expeditionary users who need both capabilities without carrying separate devices. Unlike the inReach Mini, the Explorer+ has a larger screen with built-in map display, making it a primary navigation device as well as an emergency communicator.

Explorer+ vs. Mini vs. GPSMAP 66i

The inReach Mini provides communication without primary GPS navigation capability — it pairs with a phone for map display. The Explorer+ provides standalone GPS navigation with its own topographic map display. The GPSMAP 66i provides the full GPSMAP navigation platform with the most capable GPS receiver in the inReach lineup. Choose Explorer+ for a single device that handles navigation and communication at a lower cost than the GPSMAP 66i, with a larger screen than the Mini for map reading in the field.

• Two-way satellite messaging — via Iridium network from anywhere on Earth
• Interactive SOS — communicate with GEOS rescue coordination in emergencies
• Standalone GPS receiver — accurate navigation without phone dependency
• Preloaded topographic maps — navigate without cell service
• Requires inReach subscription — monthly or annual plan for satellite services

inReach Explorer+ for Backcountry Hunting

Mark your truck, camp, and stand locations as waypoints before entering the field. Use the track log to record your route in — the same track played in reverse navigates you out in low visibility, in the dark, and after downed-animal recovery that takes you off your original path. Enable location sharing so your hunting partners or family can monitor your real-time position during multi-day backcountry elk or sheep hunts where terrain and weather make cell communication impossible.