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Re:Apple: Emergency SOS via satellite available today (US an... by mthoms on Tuesday November 15, 2022 @09:27PM (#33618074)
>Haven't needed emergency search-and-rescue in 20 years, so it's just never seemed like a good investment

It's just $16 a month and there are other uses besides SOS; like texting to say you'll be late but everything is fine or that you've decided to stay another night. You can even get weather forecasts which is pretty huge if you ever do multi-day trips. Besides all that, carrying an InReach could one day save someone else's life.

The most important benefit it gives me (and my wife) is peace of mind. I find it worth every penny.

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Re:Apple: Emergency SOS via satellite available today (US an... by mthoms on Tuesday November 15, 2022 @10:04PM (#33618314)
One more cool feature I just remembered - it can intermittently send your location to a website (optionally password protected) so someone can track your progress. If you fall and get knocked out you won't be able to send an SOS - but your location (and the last time you moved) will be known by loved ones.
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