Somewhere Global Hotspot device (vs Garmin inReach or Soleo)

[daltrix99]

Hey folks - has anyone used this? https://www.somewearlabs.com/global-hotspot

I had never heard of it until Ryan Callaghan recently talked about using it this year while hunting. We have both a full size inReach and a mini. Both work fine, but the full size is a little clunky, and the mini feels limited without the location features. Would be curious to hear any thoughts on this device - I might swap out for it. Similar price point. Thanks!

 

[npaden]

Looks like they don't charge a monthly fee if you deactivate it for a few months. That will save $4 per month you don't have it activated for the Zoleo and $35 per year on the InReach. It doesn't look exactly small though, about the same size as the full size Inreach.

It does use the Irridium network.

My InReachSE is 8 years old now and still working perfectly. Until it goes belly up I will most likely just stick with it.

 

[daltrix99]

Right on thanks for the input.