Hi All, I want to 1st thank anyone for your insight and help. I recently purchased a 64s at REI for a little over 0. I know the 24K maps cost 0 per 4 state region and the 100K map costs 0 for the entire US/N. America (less resolution) The unit is still in the box and I can return it. I am not a huge back country dude, yet I like idea having good nav if I want to really explore. Now on the communication option, also very appealing if I am close or way out there (wife likes to know I am ok...). Before I make a map investment in the 64s or return I wanted your perspective please. I called Garman. All they said is that the price for maps are $ and if you want inReach detail call them (fail Garmin). 1. How are the topo maps on the inReach? 2. Is the mapping/Nav far superior on 64s vs the inReach Mapping? 3. For my kind of use (not super heavy back country, more would like a way to navigate + communicate) would the Explorer+ be a better value (or) would the smarter play be keep the 64s and just get a older inReach for less? I looked into the Spot device too, but I wanted a bit more control over communicating. 4. Do you recommend any other Garmin products or other products that would cover things. 5. I don't mind spending a bit more $ to do this right. Carrying 2 devices is not preferred, but I'd do it if that was the best option. Thanks so much for your insight and help. Cheers, Matt H
