I haven't bought either a PLB or an InReach Mini, but seriously considered them while more actively adventuring all over the U.S. earlier. Here's what I think:
I really don't want to press the PLB emergency button unless my life is in danger and I need to be rescued by helicopter. PLBs are not good at all for "my car has failed and I'm 15 miles down a forest road".
An InReach Mini 2 will cost you $130/year more than a PLB over 10 years of ownership.
I really don't want to press the PLB emergency button unless my life is in danger and I need to be rescued by helicopter. PLBs are not good at all for "my car has failed and I'm 15 miles down a forest road".
An InReach Mini 2 will cost you $130/year more than a PLB over 10 years of ownership.