Garmin Reveals Data From 2023 SOS Calls
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- Опубликовано: 2 авг 2024
- Garmin just published statistics from all the satellite messenger SOS calls made last year. That includes the details about who made the calls, where they came from, what activity they were doing when calls occurred, and more. Learn more about the 2023 Garmin InReach SOS data in our latest video.
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The "who were people triggering an SOS for" is probably a follow up to Garmin mentioning several times that you should absolutely press the button if you find people in need of assistance, from the chart it's good to see that a good chunk of calls are for third parties, which means people carrying inreach devices help others that would otherwise be at severe risk of not getting rescued
But what are the chances of finding another person, with a PLB or not, while bikepacking? Not good where I ride (Vancouver Island). Everyone in the boonies or away from safety should have a PLB. $15 a month is not a fortune.
We have two Inreach Mini's for riding our motorcycles, I prefer that over the messenger as I like the back up navigation. I also have an iPhone with the satellite communication, but 1) you can only use it in a very few countries and 2) it can't be used to inform the homefront.
I'd love to see alternative endings to films where they had an Inreach.
Tom Hanks rescued after a day in Castaway.
Leonardo gets airlifted out the woods after the bear attack in the Revenant.
I'm sure there are more...
I carry the Zoleo device which has an SOS and is great for text/emailing when out of cell range. I think it also uses the Iridium network and costs a fraction of the price of a Garmin.
I don't think it's fair to say it "costs a fraction of the price" as that implies it's much cheaper. That just isn't the case. The Inreach Messenger is $100 more but is much more capable (includes a screen for no cell needed, etc). The subscriptions are very comparable with Inreach being cheaper in some use cases.
@@nutcracker028 just got a renewed InReach 300 bucks Amazon, and there are three year extended warranty for 37 bucks
I definitely feel safer with my fenix watch, even on hilly fireroads close to the city. I hope this function remains unused :)
Also, yes! Thanks to EMTs! I live in a valley, next to so many hills, MTB trails, ski resorts and other sport facilities, and helicopters do go right over my apartment, especially around midnight.
A fenix watch does not have the sos functionality?
I recall very early on the only bikepacking SOSs were from Bikepackers coming across other folk in desperate straights & some heartwarming rescues.
I just recently picked up the bivy stick from ACR.
Enjoy all your content. Could you maybe look at trailers in a video. Hints tips reviews, help from commentors. I have purchased a topeak journey trailer for some future bikepacking. My theory is to keep the bike clean and no bags. The trailer actually looks more aero than any other setup. I have only used it locally so far but am planning longer trips. Ray from Australia.
A few other things would be interesting to know: 1 - cost to the rescued. If an helicopter is sent, who is paying for it? 2 - how many false alerts? or how many rescues that did not really need help? are people abusing the system? 3- how many failed rescues? You pressed SOS but cannot get help (or not getting help in time)?
In the US, there is no charge for SAR.
Helicopter evacuation is very expensive in the US.
Carry Inreach. Haven't needed the SOS feature 🤞
I still wonder how these devices affect how people choose to push past what they think or believe is safe?
Moral hazard is real.
It's definitely a thing. At least for me, I've gone on trips I normally would not have without it. I've always stayed within my skill level, but there have been a couple of times that I've had to take a step back and remind myself that it's not a substitute for proactive planning.
What happens when you come across some one that needs help and you press your SOS ,who picks up the tab ?
What tab? In the US there is no charge for SAR except in the case of extreme negligence or abuse of the system.
@@oldanslo The world is bigger than the US!
What this data shows is how Garmin devices are distributed, not where some real emergencies happen.
Yes, I don't think that Masi herdsmen have a button to press in central Africa, but people seeking adventure will often find themselves in over their heads.
I carried one last year on a trip when I knew cell service was not always going to be reliable. So far I haven't needed it.
I'm staying in my office for 2025. ;)
If you're willing to risk the trip to the office...
I don't think you will, call it a hunch.
Americans think it’s Uber
Maybe they should watch Missing411.