Legacy article note: this post was originally written for the DeLorme inReach era. Garmin acquired DeLorme, and current inReach map management is now better handled through Garmin’s current ecosystem. This page has been consolidated so readers can move from the old workflow to current AvoidingChores Garmin and inReach guides.
Last reviewed: July 14, 2026. Treat the original DeLorme-specific map workflow as historical unless you are deliberately maintaining an older device.
Use The Current Garmin Maps Guide First
If you are deciding between free maps, paid Garmin maps, pre-loaded maps or Garmin Explore workflows, start with the refreshed guide: Garmin maps: free vs paid options for handheld GPS and inReach users.
Current Related Guides
- Garmin Trails and Garmin Explore: how to plan your next adventure with Outdoor Maps+
- How to sync tracks on Garmin Explore for inReach users
- Transfer data from Garmin BaseCamp to Garmin Explore
- Garmin inReach Messenger how-to tutorials
- Garmin inReach versus ZOLEO messaging types
Why This Was Consolidated
The original post was useful when DeLorme inReach map management was the current workflow. Today, readers are more likely to need Garmin Explore, current Garmin map options, current inReach account tools and device-specific support. Keeping this page as a short legacy bridge is more helpful than leaving an outdated 2013 workflow as-is.
If you still use an older DeLorme-branded inReach, confirm the current support path with Garmin before changing maps or relying on an older setup process for a trip.
Original DeLorme inReach Maps Video
This original DeLorme-era video is preserved for historical context. Use the current Garmin links above for present-day workflows.