Gear.
Eight gear objects, led by three Garmin units that text and call for help over Iridium. Optics, two CRKT folders, a Brooks road shoe and a Paka jacket sit with them. Spec notes by Joe.
Satellite
Optics
Knives
Apparel
Field notes Best satellite communicator for desert hiking
Questions
Which Garmin is lightest?
Messenger Plus at 117.2 g, then Mini 3 at 122.2 g, then GPSMAP 67i at 230 g.
Which Garmin has maps on the device?
GPSMAP 67i. Preloaded TopoActive maps. Mini 3 has a basic basemap; Messenger Plus has none.
Which Garmin sends photos?
Messenger Plus. Photos go through the Garmin Messenger app. Mini 3 does not. That is Mini 3 Plus.