Unlimited Cloud Storage and Trip Planning are IncludedĮvery inReach device comes with free access to a cloud-powered Garmin Explore website to plan your trips with routes and waypoints, create preset messages and quick texts, sync and manage your device settings, update your firmware, download additional TOPO maps, link your social media accounts, store all your location tracking data and much more. Depending on your usage level, you can opt for an annual contract package or flexible month-to-month airtime plan. To access the Iridium network and communicate with your inReach SE+ or Explorer+ device, an active satellite subscription is required. Affordable, Flexible Satellite Airtime Plans Plus, a built-in digital compass, barometric altimeter and accelerometer are included with Explorer+ to help you get and maintain accurate bearings on or off the beaten path. While inReach SE+ uses GPS to provide basic grid navigation and allow you to drop waypoints, mark key locations, track your progress, and follow a breadcrumb trail back to base - the inReach Explorer+ goes a step beyond, providing full-fledged GPS on-map guidance with preloaded TOPO mapping and waypoint routings viewable directly on the unit. However, it’s on the GPS navigation side that their differences become apparent. As satellite communicators, both the inReach SE+ and Explorer+ offer identical messaging capabilities.