The "who were people triggering an SOS for" is probably a follow up to Garmin mentioning several times that you should absolutely press the button if you find people in need of assistance, from the chart it's good to see that a good chunk of calls are for third parties, which means people carrying inreach devices help others that would otherwise be at severe risk of not getting rescued
@barrybogart5436
7 ай бұрын
But what are the chances of finding another person, with a PLB or not, while bikepacking? Not good where I ride (Vancouver Island). Everyone in the boonies or away from safety should have a PLB. $15 a month is not a fortune.
@CycleXplorer
7 ай бұрын
I'd love to see alternative endings to films where they had an Inreach. Tom Hanks rescued after a day in Castaway. Leonardo gets airlifted out the woods after the bear attack in the Revenant. I'm sure there are more...
@sphyrnidus
3 ай бұрын
We have two Inreach Mini's for riding our motorcycles, I prefer that over the messenger as I like the back up navigation. I also have an iPhone with the satellite communication, but 1) you can only use it in a very few countries and 2) it can't be used to inform the homefront.
@GeekonaBike
7 ай бұрын
I recall very early on the only bikepacking SOSs were from Bikepackers coming across other folk in desperate straights & some heartwarming rescues.
@louspeed1
7 ай бұрын
I carry the Zoleo device which has an SOS and is great for text/emailing when out of cell range. I think it also uses the Iridium network and costs a fraction of the price of a Garmin.
@nutcracker028
7 ай бұрын
I don't think it's fair to say it "costs a fraction of the price" as that implies it's much cheaper. That just isn't the case. The Inreach Messenger is $100 more but is much more capable (includes a screen for no cell needed, etc). The subscriptions are very comparable with Inreach being cheaper in some use cases.
@Yowzoe
5 ай бұрын
@@nutcracker028 just got a renewed InReach 300 bucks Amazon, and there are three year extended warranty for 37 bucks
@raykinit4701
7 ай бұрын
Enjoy all your content. Could you maybe look at trailers in a video. Hints tips reviews, help from commentors. I have purchased a topeak journey trailer for some future bikepacking. My theory is to keep the bike clean and no bags. The trailer actually looks more aero than any other setup. I have only used it locally so far but am planning longer trips. Ray from Australia.
@thelliez
7 ай бұрын
A few other things would be interesting to know: 1 - cost to the rescued. If an helicopter is sent, who is paying for it? 2 - how many false alerts? or how many rescues that did not really need help? are people abusing the system? 3- how many failed rescues? You pressed SOS but cannot get help (or not getting help in time)?
@oldanslo
7 ай бұрын
In the US, there is no charge for SAR.
@tedecker3792
3 ай бұрын
Helicopter evacuation is very expensive in the US.
@SonnyDarvishzadeh
7 ай бұрын
I definitely feel safer with my fenix watch, even on hilly fireroads close to the city. I hope this function remains unused :) Also, yes! Thanks to EMTs! I live in a valley, next to so many hills, MTB trails, ski resorts and other sport facilities, and helicopters do go right over my apartment, especially around midnight.
@mortiftw6378
7 ай бұрын
A fenix watch does not have the sos functionality?
@arcoulant87
7 ай бұрын
What happens when you come across some one that needs help and you press your SOS ,who picks up the tab ?
@oldanslo
7 ай бұрын
What tab? In the US there is no charge for SAR except in the case of extreme negligence or abuse of the system.
@sphyrnidus
3 ай бұрын
@@oldanslo The world is bigger than the US!
@justin4n6
7 ай бұрын
I just recently picked up the bivy stick from ACR.
@slowwerthensnot
7 ай бұрын
I still wonder how these devices affect how people choose to push past what they think or believe is safe?
@david.vandergoes
7 ай бұрын
Moral hazard is real.
@stuartdilts2729
7 ай бұрын
It's definitely a thing. At least for me, I've gone on trips I normally would not have without it. I've always stayed within my skill level, but there have been a couple of times that I've had to take a step back and remind myself that it's not a substitute for proactive planning.
@jameshiggins-thomas9617
7 ай бұрын
Carry Inreach. Haven't needed the SOS feature 🤞
@teddgram
7 ай бұрын
I carried one last year on a trip when I knew cell service was not always going to be reliable. So far I haven't needed it.
@sgfahhdhsdhd
7 ай бұрын
What this data shows is how Garmin devices are distributed, not where some real emergencies happen.
@JakeLuke308
7 ай бұрын
Yes, I don't think that Masi herdsmen have a button to press in central Africa, but people seeking adventure will often find themselves in over their heads.
@milesarbour2210
7 ай бұрын
I'm staying in my office for 2025. ;)
@craigh2428
7 ай бұрын
If you're willing to risk the trip to the office...
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