Hardware Tip - inReach Explorer Extreme Communication Kit

Communicate from anywhere, on the grid or off, with inReach Explorer Extreme Communication Kit. Includes inReach Explorer, Goal Zero Nomad 7 Solar Panel, Goal Zero Switch 8 Recharger, and Black inReach Protective & Flotation Case.

About inReach Explorer
Navigate, create waypoints, log your trip and find your way back. Send and receive text messages. Trigger an interactive SOS. Plan, track and share your journey. You can do all of this from one rugged handheld device with 100% global coverage from Iridium. You can also pair it with your mobile device to access topographic maps and U.S. NOAA charts.

How it Works…

inReach Explorer (Screen Edition) is the satellite communicator from DeLorme that puts amazing functionality in the palm of your hand without having to pair the device:

Send and receive free-form, 160-character text messages outside of cell phone range.
Includes digital compass, barometric altimeter and accelerometer
Includes an odometer and displays useful trip statistics while in the field, such as trip time, max speed, moving average, trip distance
Internal, rechargeable lithium battery lasts about 100 hours at continuous operation at 10-minute tracking intervals with a clear view to the sky. Extended tracking mode can extend battery life even more for long-haul trips.
Color screen and virtual keyboard with predictive text for standalone two-way messaging
GPS accuracy to +/- 5 meters
Water rating: IP67 (withstands incidental water exposure; tested for submersion at one meter for 30 minutes).
Rugged, dustproof and impact-resistant (Mil-STD-810G for shock; IP67 for dust).
Impact-resistant (Mil-STD-810G for shock)
Internal lithium polymer battery (2,450 mAh capacity at 3.7 V)
SOS messages are received by GEOS, a worldwide emergency response coordination center with 24/7/365 staffing
Weight: 6.7 ounces
Email, SOS and tracking functions work anywhere in the world; SMS availability may vary by country.
100% global coverage via the Iridium satellite network, which is the world’s furthest-reaching satellite communications network.
Maintains a satellite signal lock even in difficult GPS environments and embeds precise location coordinates in sent messages.
Pairs via Bluetooth with Apple iOS, Android, or Kindle Fire with bluetooth (smartphones and tablets)
Intuitive LED indicator for satellite availability.
Audible message notifications.
Post to social media.
Built on award-winning technology pioneered with our first inReach device.
A contract-free (minimum 30-day commitment) or annual satellite subscription plan is required for use; plans start at $11.95 per month. See plan details.)