I hit the Garmin InReach SOS Button and here's what I learned

I didn’t go out on my trip expecting to hit the Garmin InReach SOS button, but I’m glad I felt prepared when I had to do it. Knowing and understanding the features and limitations of your Garmin InReach device can save your life! It definitely saved our butts! I knew quite a few of these things going into it, but putting them to the test (in the unfun way) certainly taught me a few more tips and tricks. Support my channel - buy me a backcountry coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/megintheforest I don't accept sponsored gear or trips. I don't hawk courses. And I don't gatekeep information. My mission is to tell my story completely for free. This channel is completely funded by me. A guide to hand signals for search and rescue helicopters: https://snowbrains.com/learn-how-to-properly-signal-a-rescue-helicopter/ Gear in this video 👇 Mini climbing-rated wiregate carabiner: https://amzn.to/465jSss Ultralight non-locking carabiner: https://amzn.to/45ZguAS Garmin InReach Mini: https://rei.pxf.io/JKvV0q They no longer sell the Gossamer Gear carabiner separately Pack cover - this saved my friend’s life! https://alnk.to/cwUHVBA NOTE: These are affiliate links. I get a small kickback from every purchase, no matter the purchase, at no additional cost to you. This is a small way you can show support for my channel, and it means a lot, so thank you! Follow me… Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/Aforestfox/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@megintheforest Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/megintheforest/ #backpackingtips #mountainadventures #thruhiking #ultralightbackpacking #searchandrescue #garmininreach Time Stamps: 00:00 - intro 00:20 - What to check on your Garmin InReach before you hit the trail 01:19 - Texting Garmin to Garmin 02:23 - Garmin InReach limitation 1 03:27 - Garmin InReach Battery failure during SOS 04:18 - What happens with your emergency contacts during an SOS call? 05:20 - 2 quick tips for using your Garmin InReach Mini 06:14 - What happens when you hit the Garmin InReach SOS button 07:36 - The biggest downside of using a Garmin InReach for SOS 08:01 - Should you use your phone’s emergency satellite? 08:53 - Unplanned overnight with Search and Rescue - Garmin’s Response 09:48 - outro