Description
This compact satellite communicator helps you keep home with you when you’re off the grid — adding peace of mind to every adventure, without adding weight to your pack.
- Dimensions: 2.04” x 3.90” x 1.03” (5.17 x 9.90 x 2.61 cm)
- Display size: 0.9" x 0.9" (23 x 23 mm)
- Display resolution: 176 x 176 pixels
- Display type: sunlight-readable, monochrome, transflective memory-in-pixel (MIP)
- Weight: 3.5 oz (100.0 g)
- Battery type: Rechargeable internal lithium-ion
- Battery Life: Up to 14 days at 10-minute tracking send interval with standard activity recording with full sky view
- Up to 4 days with moderate tree cover (default)
- Up to 5 days at 10-minute tracking send interval with high detail activity recording with full sky view
- Up to 2 days with moderate tree cover
- Up to 30 days at 30-minute tracking send interval with standard activity recording with full sky view
- Up to 10 days with moderate tree cover
- Up to 1 year when powered off
- Waterproof rating: IPX7
- Cable Type: USB-C
- Global satellite coverage keeps you connected when cellphones can’t.
- In an emergency, send an interactive SOS message to the coordination center.
- You can still connect to the ones who matter, even without cellphone coverage.
- With TracBack® routing, find your way back if you happen to get lost.
- Expand the capabilities of your inReach device by using the Garmin Explore™ app.
- Stay on adventures longer with up to 14 days of battery life in 10-minute tracking mode.
- Two-way messaging: Exchange text messages with loved ones back home, post to social media, or communicate inReach to inReach in the field.
- Interactive sos alerts: In case of emergency, trigger an interactive SOS message to the Garmin IERCC, a 24/7 staffed emergency response coordination center.
- Location sharing: Share your location with loved ones back home at any time using your MapShare™ page or with your coordinates embedded in your messages.
- Global satellite network: Instead of relying on cellphone coverage, your messages, SOS alerts and location tracking are transferred via the global Iridium® satellite network.
- Flexible satellite airtime plans: To access the Iridium network and communicate with your inReach Mini 2, an active satellite subscription is required. You can opt for an annual package or a flexible month-to-month plan.
- Compact, rugged design: Don’t let the 4” x 2” size and 3.5 oz weight fool you. inReach Mini 2 is tough, durable, impact resistant (MIL-STD-810) and water-rated to IPX7.
- Tracback routing: The TracBack routing feature navigates you back to your starting point the same way you came, should you get lost — right on your device.
- Digital compass: Get accurate heading information — even when you’re not moving.
- Battery life: The internal, rechargeable lithium battery gives you up to 14 days use at the default 10-minute tracking mode and up to 30 days with a 30-minute tracking interval.
- Inreach weather forecast service: Get detailed weather updates on inReach Mini 2 or a paired compatible device. You can even request forecasts for your current location or other waypoints or destinations on your itinerary.
- Unlimited cloud storage and trip planning: Get free access to the cloud-powered Garmin Explore website on your computer to plan your trips, create preset messages and quick texts, sync and manage your device settings, and much more.
- Garmin explore app: Sync with the Garmin Explore website or the mobile app on your compatible smartphone for navigation, waypoints, courses, activities and collections. Also get access to trip planning and topographical mapping.
- Other garmin devices: Remotely control inReach Mini 2 to send and receive messages, start and stop tracking, and trigger an interactive SOS using compatible Garmin handhelds, wearables or other mobile devices.
- Garmin pilot app: Pair with the Garmin Pilot app to easily send and receive text messages from the cockpit — even without cellular reception. The app can use the inReach Mini 2 device’s GPS position and location sharing abilities for your flight.
Product Reviews
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Peace of Mind
I weekend backpack & day hike in the Colorado mountains year round and also do a yearly week long section hike of the Appalachian Trail. Some of the places I hike have no cell reception. This year I had 2 incidents in remote areas (no cell service) that made me question what I would of done if somet...
Most Liked Negative Review
App Functions lost when message limit reached
The mini-2 and Garmin Messenger app worked great on my first trip in the wilderness until my limit of 20 messages was reached. At that point the App user interface lost most functionality (as I didn't have cellular connection). It was my understanding that I had continued full use of my mini-2 eve...
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Added security in the backcountry
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Comments about Flame Red / One Size
I take it with me when backpacking or going to the Sierras for skiing.
Need to be tech savvy
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Comments about Flame Red / One Size
Just understand that with any of these devices, if you're under canopy, it most likely won't work. So you need to be able to crawl to a clearing. Haha It was a real pain to set up. You need two or three Garmin apps
Tiny but mighty
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Very easy to use and super small and long battery life!!
Great for motorcycle riding
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Had the Inreach Explorer for years and it worked well for my motorcycle adventures. BUT I mounted it on the motorcycle vs on me due to its size. In the unfortunate event of a crash I might have found myself in a situation where I was unable to reach the Inreach thus making it useless when needed most. The Inreach Mini2 solves this issue due to its much smaller size. Also the UI is much easier to navigate! So far I am very happy with the upgrade to the Mini2 and look forward to using it on my next 11 day moto camping trip. BONUS, my wife has much more peace of mind when I am out adventuring as she know when I am starting, stopping and on the move. And should the unfortunate happen knows where I am to send help short of a send everyone emergency. Thanks Garmin!!
Great features
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I glad to have the added security. I off road motorcycle ride.
Too complex
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Still learning but it's pretty complicated trying to this to work with other Garmin products
Peace of Mind Anywhere
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Bought it for adventure motorcycle riding up in the mountains where cell service sucks. Nice to check in with the wife from time to time when there's no cell service which is more often than not.
Gotta get use to it
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Just activated it and it's kinda difficult to do entries but I'm slowly getting it. My phone doesn't show it connected to Bluetooth although it is paired with my phone .
Easy to use
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I bought this about a month ago. Quick and easy to setup. Easily added friends and family to be able to communicate in an emergency in case it's ever needed along with knowing that there's a support team if it's needed, gives great peace of mind. The typo maps helps to give you an idea of the terrain in a specific area. As a truck driver, I go through areas where I will lose service for cellphone. As a ham radio operator and knowing how long it can take to setup in an emergency, having something like this is invaluable. Seconds matter in an emergency.
Overall sound item
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I like this Garmin inreach, the satellite service is very slow at times and the mapping history has been difficult for me to operate