Thanks Meg. I have been considering one of these. Good review.
@theoutdoorminimalist
10 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching! I like having the SPOT device, and I find it more affordable than some other options. Glad you found the review helpful!
@aristotlekumpis7095
2 ай бұрын
I've heard that they use a much slower satellite system compared to Garmin. Not sure how comfortable or safe I would feel knowing that the response could be slower.
@theoutdoorminimalist
2 ай бұрын
I haven't found much a difference in delivery times between the two. For longer trips, I take my Garmin for mapping capabilities. Typically they both need a clear sky and a few minutes to get a message out. With phones allowing for SOS calls more now, I'm hopeful the times for any device in an emergency will improve.
@arcoulant87
6 ай бұрын
I use rechargeable lithium ion battery's, works out a lot cheaper than single use.
@theoutdoorminimalist
6 ай бұрын
An excellent alternative!
@bobtosi9346
3 ай бұрын
And with portable solar arrays you can keep the batteries charged
@Bikepacking
Ай бұрын
Soon as you said not rechargeable i said forget it
@theoutdoorminimalist
Ай бұрын
Yeah that's probably my least favorite thing about these
@victorcarvalho7521
9 ай бұрын
great
@theoutdoorminimalist
9 ай бұрын
So glad you found it helpful!
@ajkmsteph
4 ай бұрын
This is useless it’s cover protecting the sis button failed immediately / broke in two. Made almost of wax!!!! They refused to repair replace or replace the part without a $50 fee!!!! Terrible don’t buy
@theoutdoorminimalist
4 ай бұрын
Wow! That's terrible! I've never had an issue with mine and have used it for over three years. I wonder if they changed the design or if there was some manufacturing error with yours? Either way, still horrible that their customer service or warranty wasn't more helpful. They shouldn't charge that much for a replacement part or repair!
@bobtosi9346
3 ай бұрын
You should have bought the available insurance
@ajkmsteph
3 ай бұрын
When something is broke. On arrival you shouldn’t need insurance. There is a legal point called implied warranty. Something like this is durable against normal handling for a limited time. The cover over the DOS button is badly made with an almost waxy plastic. Rarely used but you have to first look at the buttons underneath. I now have the Garmin which is more expensive but much more durable and easily to use and gives you more data and allows more messaging choices
@theoutdoorminimalist
3 ай бұрын
@@ajkmsteph I'm glad you found a system that works for you!
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