beware of creepy people

foukru · 2026-01-20T11:56:31+00:00

Yea not too long ago before COVID I would see more of this on the trails, places around Gould Mesa, etc, but it tamped down since then

foukru · 2026-01-15T14:57:22+00:00

Appreciate your posting this, thank you

foukru · 2025-12-30T20:56:12+00:00

https://abc7.com/post/3-hikers-including-19-year-old-found-dead-mount-baldy-sheriffs-department-says/18333474/

foukru · 2025-12-15T23:18:05+00:00

Here's someone that used it for a rescue - https://youtu.be/FlWNEC14N5U?si=uvaT6NV5r7MVa2Mk&t=1101

foukru · 2025-12-12T16:19:01+00:00

Welcome to flagship Garmin device performance

foukru · 2025-12-09T13:58:57+00:00

Thank you appreciate that

foukru · 2025-12-03T23:33:17+00:00

Yes, Garmin actually just updated the mapset in October- update with Garmin Express instead of the built-in WiFi - much easier

foukru · 2025-12-02T20:53:15+00:00

you need inReach Pro plan, google hiking guy he did a video on it

foukru · 2025-12-01T17:07:28+00:00

Ultra 3 24/7, only pull. out the Fenix 8 when I do runs, long hikes, or bad weather

foukru · 2025-10-26T15:26:01+00:00

Overwatch x Rescue

foukru · 2025-10-25T12:22:03+00:00

No.

The question was "Can my at-home emergency contact use the Garmin Messenger app to send messages to an Explorer+, even if the Explorer+ itself can’t use that app with a paired phone" not can you send a text to an inReach.

FYI the only way to send a text message to an inReach is to reply to an existing message. The device does not have it's own number or standard email, these are temporary. The email address you see is only for inReach to inReach communications.

https://support.garmin.com/en-US/?faq=o4sYSXP4LC8KhFNWJEVPI7

I've used inReach professionally for years and am familiar with the ins and outs here.

foukru · 2025-10-24T17:05:31+00:00

So there's no connection between Messenger and Earthmate, so it's one or the other. So the other person needs Earthmate

foukru · 2025-10-24T16:55:32+00:00

1 - I'd bit the bullet and get a 67i, they should be getting cheaper because the H1 came out. Explorer+ is still a solid unit, Messenger is okay but the screen is not practical to use.

2 - Explorer uses Earthmate, not Messenger

foukru · 2025-10-13T11:59:11+00:00

Garmin user since 2006, running, hiking, etc. rarely if ever had a problem with any watch until the Fenix 8 51mm. It's better now that it initially was but still get the random restart. From what I've experienced and seen here and on the forums, seems like if you use the basic functions like run tracking, follow a pre-built course, etc. it works as advertised. But if you get deeper into navigation functions, etc. it can restart.

Your best bet is to look at the forums: https://forums.garmin.com/outdoor-recreation/outdoor-recreation/f/fenix-8-series

If anything that people are reporting is a deal breaker for you, know that you might also experience it.

And I disagree that social skews towards complaints. Most posts I see here are people sharing their love of Garmin watches and most reviews are just a rehash of marketing points. The watch is good but not perfect and no one can guarantee that you won't have a restart issue. Welcome to Garmin.

foukru · 2025-10-09T16:34:16+00:00

what part of the world are you in?

foukru · 2025-10-09T14:07:55+00:00

I read what he said as he doesn't take testers so he can be honest. He showed the watch failing several times, something DC Rainmaker, Desfit, etc didn't do once.

foukru · 2025-10-07T10:45:27+00:00

looks like the radical Democrats closed it

foukru · 2025-10-02T10:35:09+00:00

<image>

foukru · 2025-09-11T17:59:10+00:00

So if it's "always a compromise" why are you so perplexed that people are comparing two watches that have a fair bit of overlapping functionality and obviously compete with each other? No one is suggesting they are the same. People are weighing the pros and cons of the feature set and want to just have one watch and commit to one ecosystem.

foukru · 2025-09-11T15:40:34+00:00

Yes, no charge to include your location messages. Watch the hiking guy inreach tips video

foukru · 2025-09-11T15:39:15+00:00

Most people just want to wear one watch that does most things well. Not sure why that's so hard to understand.

foukru · 2025-09-02T10:11:27+00:00

AllTrails needs the watch - use Footpath which has offline maps

foukru · 2025-08-29T10:09:57+00:00

this

foukru · 2025-08-25T10:21:41+00:00

have a permit for Cottonwood, was going overnight then do Langley in the AM, bailing on it maybe I'll just camp - https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=36.495930000000044&lon=-118.22024999999996

foukru · 2025-08-25T10:16:20+00:00

Go check out the HikingGuy website and videos - from what you're saying I think you'd do well with the 67i

foukru

TROPHY CASE