Spot and Garmin both have plans that can be set up on a monthly basis as well.
I would keep a separate GPS for general use and keep the other stored until needed.
As for insurance, there is also the membership with Lifeflight that is pretty good - I have it. It also has a Fly-U-Home option that will get you from what ever hospital you are taken to in an emergency, to get you to a hospital near your home once stabilized.
Two Dogs
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On 2/17/2022 13:15, Nicholas martin wrote:
I recommend the garmin Inreach mini (I think there is a version 2 now). Very light, decent battery life, rechargeable, works with or without a phone, reliable two way text messaging. Not very good as a stand alone gps, but that’s not really what it’s made for. Has several subscription plans, I just use the basic. I have used this on multiple Sierra trips and on some PCT sections. I highly recommend it. Also recommend getting the SAR insurance, just in case.
Nick