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I’m looking for a tool that will help my wife and I keep tabs on each other, communicate, and navigate while in the backcountry.
Ive been looking into purchasing a couple Rino’s or inReach’s but there has to be something more convenient. Honestly, the maps and screen of a GPS leave much to be desired, and I don’t want to keep packing more things with me. I already use the Avenza PDF maps app on my iPhone for GPS purposes, which works great. I figure if I can add the communication and location sharing features of the Garmin, it’d be exactly what I need, all while using one device!
With some quick internet research I came across a couple options:
1) goTenna https://www.gotenna.com
2) Beartooth
https://www.beartooth.com
The biggest difference appears to be that the Beartooth offers push-to-talk and charging capabilities. Downside = still in “kickstart” stage. The other big plus to both of these products is the price tag!
Does anyone have experience with these, or other suggestions?
Ive been looking into purchasing a couple Rino’s or inReach’s but there has to be something more convenient. Honestly, the maps and screen of a GPS leave much to be desired, and I don’t want to keep packing more things with me. I already use the Avenza PDF maps app on my iPhone for GPS purposes, which works great. I figure if I can add the communication and location sharing features of the Garmin, it’d be exactly what I need, all while using one device!
With some quick internet research I came across a couple options:
1) goTenna https://www.gotenna.com
2) Beartooth
https://www.beartooth.com
The biggest difference appears to be that the Beartooth offers push-to-talk and charging capabilities. Downside = still in “kickstart” stage. The other big plus to both of these products is the price tag!
Does anyone have experience with these, or other suggestions?
