Camping & Outdoor · GPS Handhelds
Do GPS handhelds and inReach devices need a subscription?
Reviewer consensus
Basic GPS navigation on eTrex and standalone GPSMAP units works without any subscription. However, any inReach-enabled device (inReach Mini 2/3, GPSMAP 66i/67i) and the ZOLEO require an active satellite plan to send messages or trigger SOS. Subscription cost is a recurring expense buyers should factor in alongside the hardware price.