Recent missing hiker stories compelled me to do some research on how I could better prepare my family and friends should I become MIA. This is what I’ve done to hopefully be found sooner than later.
The Garmin InReach Why these devices are worth their weight in gold
By Aaron Wheeler, volunteer searcher for Kris Fowler
What is the Garmin InReach and why is it so worth the investment? The first two main reasons to carry a Garmin InReach is for Safety and Navigation. Hiking comes with some inherent risk and safety should always be a top priority while on the trail, even on short day hikes. But thru-hikers must also make hard choices to keep the weight of their equipment and supplies to a bare minimum. So what is it about the InReach that makes worth its weight in gold?