Garmin inReach: Did This SOS Update Kill the PLB?

Garmin's suspended inReach plan now includes SOS. Does that kill the PLB? I ran the 7-year numbers. *Gear I'm Using Now:* - inReach: https://hkgy.co/inreach - Hiking App: https://hkgy.co/app - Watch: https://hkgy.co/watch - Shoes: https://hkgy.co/shoes - Pack: https://hkgy.co/backpack - Rescue Insurance: https://hkgy.co/insurance *Full Hiking Gear List (What I Use Now - Tested & Not Sponsored):* https://hikingguy.com/gear *Supported Devices* - Alpha® 300i - D2™ Mach 2 Pro - fenix® 8 Pro - inReach® Messenger - inReach® Messenger Plus - inReach® Mini 2 - inReach® Mini 3 and 3 Plus - quatix® 8 Pro - GPSMAP® 67i - GPSMAP® H1i Plus (Future compatibility planned) - Montana® 700i/710i/750i/760i (Future compatibility planned) *Links:* - https://support.garmin.com/en-US/?faq=eJz14OUvnG1MivsmEzhSi8 - Website: https://hikingguy.com - Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/hikingguy - Monthly Hiking News (free): https://www.patreon.com/c/hikingguy/ - Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/c/Hikingguy Garmin inReach suspended plans now include free SOS, which changes the cost comparison between an inReach and a PLB. A PLB costs around $400 with no subscription, but after Garmin's update, an inReach Mini 2 comes out cheaper over 7 years at around $346. On top of that, the inReach is a two-way communicator, so you can actually talk to rescue coordinators instead of just hitting a button and waiting. I still think PLBs have a place, but for most hikers who want a backup to their phone's satellite SOS, the inReach now makes more sense. Compatible devices list and cost calculator linked below. 00:00 Garmin Suspend SOS 00:18 Why a PLB? 00:52 SOS Suspend Details 01:20 Costs 02:18 Benefits 04:17 PLB or inReach? --- *Disclaimer:* Some of these links are affiliate links where I'll earn a small commission if you make a purchase at no additional cost to you. I only recommend gear I actually use and trust.