inReach Explorer®+
Satellite Communicator with Maps and Sensors
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You may venture off the grid, but you can still stay in touch — as long as you’re carrying an inReach SE+ or inReach Explorer+. These handheld satellite communicators are designed for the outdoor enthusiast who wants to roam farther and experience more — without compromising their loved ones‘ peace of mind. From backcountry experiences to international adventures, inReach provides communication, location sharing, navigation and critical SOS functions for anyone who loves getting away from it all, on land, water or in the skies.
Using the worldwide coverage of the Iridium satellite network, these go-anywhere portable devices let you exchange text messages with any cell phone number or email address — while using GPS to track and share your journey’s progress. You can also post to social media or even communicate inReach-to-inReach in the field.
In case of an at-risk situation, you can also use inReach to trigger an SOS to the 24/7 monitoring center, text back and forth about the nature of your emergency, and receive confirmation when help is on the way.
inReach SE+ and Explorer+ give you all the tools to stay totally connected. You don’t have to worry about being within range of a cell tower — or encountering spotty coverage in fringe zones or blackout areas. Your inReach communicator offers two-way messaging via the global Iridium satellite network.
Turn on the tracking function of your inReach SE+ or Explorer+ communicator, and let family and friends follow your progress on their computers or mobile devices, using the web-based MapShare™ portal. The inReach device will send waypoints at preselected time intervals, so followers can track your whereabouts online. You can also invite your crew back home to use MapShare to ping your inReach unit and see your GPS location, track your movements and exchange messages during your trip. You can even embed your MapShare page on a blog, website or social media.
For even more capability and convenience, the free Earthmate® app syncs your inReach handheld via Bluetooth® with your compatible Apple® or Android™ device¹ so you can access unlimited maps, aerial imagery and U.S. NOAA charts. Plus, Earthmate allows you to conveniently use all of the inReach features on your paired mobile device. For easier messaging, you can also access your phone’s contact list from the Earthmate app to connect with fewer keystrokes.
The optional inReach weather forecast service provides detailed updates directly to your inReach device, compatible smartphone or tablet paired with the Earthmate app, so you’ll know what conditions to expect en route. Basic and premium weather packages are offered. And you can request weather forecasts for your current location or any other waypoint or destination on your itinerary.
GEOS is the world leader in emergency response solutions and monitoring. They’ve supported rescues in more than 140 countries, saving many lives in the process. And they’re standing by 24/7/365 to respond to your SOS, track your device and notify the proper contacts and emergency responders in your area. Then, while help is on the way, GEOS will continue to text back and forth with you, providing updates and critical information until your situation is resolved. Watch this informative video to learn more.
As satellite communicators, both the inReach SE+ and Explorer+ offer identical messaging capabilities. However, it’s on the GPS navigation side that their differences become apparent. While inReach SE+ uses GPS to provide basic grid navigation and allow you to drop waypoints, mark key locations, track your progress, and follow a breadcrumb trail back to base — the inReach Explorer+ goes a step beyond, providing full-fledged GPS on-map guidance with preloaded TOPO mapping and waypoint routings viewable directly on the unit. Plus, a built-in digital compass, barometric altimeter and accelerometer are included with Explorer+ to help you get and maintain accurate bearings on or off the beaten path.
To access the Iridium network and communicate with your inReach SE+ or Explorer+ device, an active satellite subscription is required. Depending on your usage level, you can opt for an annual contract package or flexible month-to-month airtime plan.
Every inReach device comes with free access to a cloud-powered Garmin Explore website to plan your trips with routes and waypoints, create preset messages and quick texts, sync and manage your device settings, update your firmware, download additional TOPO maps, link your social media accounts, store all your location tracking data and much more.
Tough, durable, impact resistant and water-rated to IPX7, the inReach SE+ and Explorer+ handhelds are built to keep you up and running — no matter what the elements throw at you. An internal, rechargeable lithium battery comes standard on both units so you can count on long battery life in every mode of operation (up to 100 hours at 10-minute tracking mode (default); up to 75 hours at 10-minute tracking with 1-second logging; up to 30 days at the 30-minute interval power save mode; and up to 3 years when powered off). Recharge via the standard microUSB power cable or optional in-vehicle 12 V charger.
Your inReach Explorer+ is also a supported device for the Lockheed Martin Flight Services (LMFS) Adverse Condition Alerting Service (ACAS), Surveillance-Enhanced Search and Rescue (SE-SAR) and Enhanced Special Reporting Services (eSRS). If you register for ACAS information, alerts provided via LMFS prompt you to call for an abbreviated briefing to address any specific adverse condition situation that might affect your flight-planned routing. Likewise, automatic monitoring provided by the SE-SAR service enables the system to identify potential flight emergency situations and/or signals to promptly initiate search and rescue procedures for your aircraft.
¹Preloaded DeLorme TOPO maps are not compatible with other Garmin devices. Other Garmin maps not compatible with this device.
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| Waypoints/favorites/locations | 500 |
| Track log | single auto overwrite track log |
| Preloaded maps |
yes. The North America SKU of the inReach Explorer+ comes preloaded with a 1:24k map of Garmin Yarmouth (Former DeLorme) North America data of the U.S. and Canada. Mexico also is included at a 1:125k scale (derived from Garmin Yarmouth’s Digital Atlas of the Earth). |
| Routes | 20, 500 points per route |
| Basemap | Yes |
| Memory/History | 2 GB (user space varies based on included mapping) |
| Ability to add maps | Yes |
| VIRB® Remote | No |
| Exchange locations with other inReach device | Yes |
| GLONASS | No |
| Location reporting (send and receive GPS positions) | No |
| GPS compass (while moving) | Yes |
| Send route selection to MapShare during trip | Yes |
| Sun and moon information | No |
| Compatible with Garmin Explore™ app | No |
| Send waypoints to MapShare during trip | Yes |
| Point-to-point navigation | No |
| Automatic routing (turn by turn routing on roads) | No |
| LED beacon flashlight | No |
| Frequency band | No |
| Interactive SOS | Yes |
| Weather | Yes |
| Picture viewer | No |
| Garmin Explore website compatible | Yes |
| Rinex logging | No |
| Pairs with Garmin Connect™ Mobile | No |
| Compatible with BaseCamp™ | No |
| MapShare compatible with tracking | Yes |
| Custom maps compatible | No |
| Galileo | No |
| Tracks | single dynamic track |
| VOX (voice activation) | No |
| Geocaching-friendly | No |
| Includes searchable points of interests (parks, campgrounds, scenic lookouts and picnic sites) | No |
| Send and receive text messages to SMS and email | Yes |
| inReach remote compatible | No |
| Includes detailed hydrographic features (coastlines, lake/river shorelines, wetlands and perennial and seasonal streams) | Yes |
| Displays national, state and local parks, forests, and wilderness areas | Yes |
| Compatible with Earthmate | Yes |
| Hunt/fish calendar | No |
| LiveTrack | No |
| Vibration alert | No |
| Active Weather | No |
| Connect IQ™ (downloadable watch faces, data fields, widgets and apps) | No |
| inReach remote widget | No |
| Wireless connectivity |
yes (BLUETOOTH®) |
| Touchscreen | No |
| Smart notifications on handheld | No |
| Send and receive text messages to other inReach device | Yes |
| Contacts | No |
| XERO™ Locations | No |
| MIL-STD-810 | No |
| Compass | Yes (tilt-compensated 3-axis) |
| Virtual keyboard for custom messaging | Yes |
| Area calculation | No |
| Barometric altimeter | Yes |
| PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS: | 2.7" x 6.5" x 1.5" (6.8 x 16.4 x 3.8 cm) with keypad and SOS door bump |
| DISPLAY SIZE: | transflective color TFT |
| DISPLAY RESOLUTION: | 200 x 265 pixels |
| DISPLAY TYPE: | sunlight-readable, monochrome, transflective memory-in-pixel (MIP) |
| WEIGHT: | 7.5 oz (213.0 g) |
| BATTERY: | Rechargeable internal lithium ion |
| BATTERY LIFE: | Up to 100 hours at 10-minute tracking mode (default) Up to 75 hours at 10-minute tracking with 1-second logging Up to 30 days at the 30-minute interval power save mode Up to 3 years when powered off |
| WATER RATING: | IPX7 |
| HIGH-SENSITIVITY RECEIVER: | YES |
| MEMORY/HISTORY : | 2 GB (user space varies based on included mapping) |
| PRELOADED MAPS: | yes. The North America SKU of the inReach Explorer+ comes preloaded with a 1:24k map of Garmin Yarmouth (Former DeLorme) North America data of the U.S. and Canada. Mexico also is included at a 1:125k scale (derived from Garmin Yarmouth’s Digital Atlas o |
| WAYPOINTS/FAVORITES/LOCATIONS: | 500 |
| ROUTES: | 20, 500 points per route |
| CAMERA: | no |
| ADDITIONAL: | Connections - Yes (BLUETOOTH®) |
| INTERFACE: | micro USB |
