Hiker AI
Refugio Paine Grande in Torres del Paine at dusk, with tents on the grass and the hut windows lit

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The answer comes back by satellite in a few minutes.

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No card. Works with any inReach and the Garmin Messenger app.

  1. Closest hut with food and electricity, and how do I get there?Sent by satellite, Lat -51.06 Lon -73.08

    Refugio Paine Grande 3.1km W: meals, charging, beds. Lakeshore trail ~50min, flat. Dinner till 21:00, book at the desk [4 left]Answer, 127 of 160 characters

  2. When does the bus to Puerto Natales leave, and how do I get to the station?Sent by satellite, Lat -50.94 Lon -72.97

    Laguna Amarga stop, 7km E: buses 14:30 and 19:30 to Natales, 2h. Walk the road E from Hotel Las Torres ~1h30, or shuttle 14:00 [3 left]Answer, 135 of 160 characters

  3. My Sawyer filter is barely flowing. How do I fix it?Sent by satellite, Lat -50.98 Lon -73.17

    Backflush: fill the syringe with clean water, push hard from the drinking end, repeat 3x. Never let it freeze, a frozen filter is not safe [2 left]Answer, 147 of 160 characters

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Questions

Which devices work?

Any inReach, and the Garmin Messenger app, that can send a message to an email address.

Does it cost me anything?

Your first 5 answers are free. Each message still counts on your Garmin plan as usual.

How fast is the answer?

Usually 1 to 3 minutes, depending on the satellite pass and what the AI has to check.

Can the answers be wrong?

Yes. Check anything that matters. For an emergency, press SOS on your device.

What after 5 answers?

Top up from your account if you want more. Most trips don't need it.