Global satellite coverage keeps you connected when cellphones can’t.
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Garmin inReach Mini 2
$349.99
This compact satellite communicator1 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.
This compact satellite communicator1 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.
Details & Specifications
Overview
Key Features
In an emergency, send an interactive SOS message to our 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.
Stay in Touch Using inReach Technology.
Two-Way Messaging
Exchange text messages with loved ones back home or communicate inReach to inReach in the field.
Interactive SOS Alerts
In case of emergency, trigger an interactive SOS message to Garmin ResponseSM, a 24/7 staffed emergency response coordination center.
LiveTrack™ Feature
Loved ones can follow your location in real time2 and see data such as distance, time and elevation.
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 plan is required.
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.
Your Adventure-Ready Companion.
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, sync and manage your device settings, and much more.
Divers Alert Network
Stay connected when you’re on the water3 and off the grid. Place inReach in your dive case and sync your Divers Alert Network (DAN) ID for added support in a dive-related emergency (DAN membership required).
Connect to More Capabilities.
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 Messenger™ App
Download the Garmin Messenger app to your compatible smartphone, and pair it with your inReach Mini 2 device for fast, easy messaging and 24/7 SOS that’s not limited to cellphone coverage areas1. The app supports group messaging as well.
Important Notes
- Active satellite plan required. Some jurisdictions regulate or prohibit the use of satellite communication devices. It is the responsibility of the user to know and follow all applicable laws in the jurisdictions where the device is intended to be used. ↩
- When used with your compatible smartphone and the Garmin Messenger app or when used with your compatible inReach technology-enabled Garmin device ↩
- GPS tracking and satellite communication does not work underwater. ↩
Specifications
General
| Lens Material | Chemically strengthened glass |
|---|---|
| Dimension | 2.04” x 3.90” x 1.03” (5.17 x 9.90 x 2.61 cm) |
| Weight | 3.5 oz (100.0 g) |
| Water Rating | IPX7 |
| Display Type | Sunlight-readable, monochrome, transflective memory-in-pixel (MIP) |
| Display Size | 0.9" x 0.9" (23 x 23 mm) |
| Display Resolution | 176 x 176 pixels |
| 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 |
| Interface | USB-C |
Maps & Memory
| Automatic Routing (Turn by Turn Routing on Roads) for Outdoor Activities | Yes (via Garmin Explore App) |
|---|---|
| Satellite Imagery | Yes (via Garmin Explore App) |
| Includes Detailed Hydrographic Features (Coastlines, Lake/River Shorelines, Wetlands and Perennial and Seasonal Streams) | Yes (via Garmin Explore App) |
| Includes Searchable Points of Interests (Parks, Campgrounds, Scenic Lookouts and Picnic Sites) | Yes (via Garmin Explore App) |
| Displays National, State and Local Parks, Forests and Wilderness Areas | Yes (via Garmin Explore App) |
| Waypoints | Yes |
| Waypoints/Favorites/Locations | 1000 |
| Courses | 100 |
| Activities | 200 |
Sensors
| GPS | Yes |
|---|---|
| Galileo | Yes |
| Qzss | Yes |
| Compass | Yes |
| High-Sensitivity Receiver | Yes |
| GPS Compass (While Moving) | Yes |
Daily Smart Features
| Weather Forecasts | Yes (via Garmin Explore App) |
|---|---|
| Compatible with Garmin Messenger App | Yes |
| Next Word, Auto Complete, Auto Correct | Yes (Next Word, Auto Complete) |
Mapping & Navigation
| Point-To-Point Navigation | Yes |
|---|---|
| TracBack® | Yes |
inReach® Features
| Interactive SOS | Yes |
|---|---|
| Weather | Yes |
| Send and Receive Text Messages to Sms and Email | Yes |
| Send and Receive Text Messages to Other inReach Device | Yes |
| Send and Receive Group Messages | Yes |
| Exchange Locations with Other inReach Device | Yes |
| Mapshare Compatible with Tracking | Yes |
| Livetrack | Yes |
| Virtual Keyboard for Custom Messaging | Yes |
| inReach Remote Compatible | Yes |
Outdoor Applications
| Compatible with Garmin Explore™ App | Yes |
|---|---|
| Garmin Explore Website Compatible | Yes |
| Smart Switching Between Wi-Fi, Cellular and Satellite with Garmin Messenger App | Yes |
Networking & Connections
| Wireless Connectivity | Bluetooth®, ANT+® |
|---|
In the Box
- inReach Mini 2
- USB cable
- Carabiner
- Documentation
Overview
Key Features
Global satellite coverage keeps you connected when cellphones can’t.
In an emergency, send an interactive SOS message to our 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.
Stay in Touch Using inReach Technology.
Two-Way Messaging
Exchange text messages with loved ones back home or communicate inReach to inReach in the field.
Interactive SOS Alerts
In case of emergency, trigger an interactive SOS message to Garmin ResponseSM, a 24/7 staffed emergency response coordination center.
LiveTrack™ Feature
Loved ones can follow your location in real time2 and see data such as distance, time and elevation.
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 plan is required.
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.
Your Adventure-Ready Companion.
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, sync and manage your device settings, and much more.
Divers Alert Network
Stay connected when you’re on the water3 and off the grid. Place inReach in your dive case and sync your Divers Alert Network (DAN) ID for added support in a dive-related emergency (DAN membership required).
Connect to More Capabilities.
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 Messenger™ App
Download the Garmin Messenger app to your compatible smartphone, and pair it with your inReach Mini 2 device for fast, easy messaging and 24/7 SOS that’s not limited to cellphone coverage areas1. The app supports group messaging as well.
Important Notes
- Active satellite plan required. Some jurisdictions regulate or prohibit the use of satellite communication devices. It is the responsibility of the user to know and follow all applicable laws in the jurisdictions where the device is intended to be used. ↩
- When used with your compatible smartphone and the Garmin Messenger app or when used with your compatible inReach technology-enabled Garmin device ↩
- GPS tracking and satellite communication does not work underwater. ↩
Specifications
General
| Lens Material | Chemically strengthened glass |
|---|---|
| Dimension | 2.04” x 3.90” x 1.03” (5.17 x 9.90 x 2.61 cm) |
| Weight | 3.5 oz (100.0 g) |
| Water Rating | IPX7 |
| Display Type | Sunlight-readable, monochrome, transflective memory-in-pixel (MIP) |
| Display Size | 0.9" x 0.9" (23 x 23 mm) |
| Display Resolution | 176 x 176 pixels |
| 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 |
| Interface | USB-C |
Maps & Memory
| Automatic Routing (Turn by Turn Routing on Roads) for Outdoor Activities | Yes (via Garmin Explore App) |
|---|---|
| Satellite Imagery | Yes (via Garmin Explore App) |
| Includes Detailed Hydrographic Features (Coastlines, Lake/River Shorelines, Wetlands and Perennial and Seasonal Streams) | Yes (via Garmin Explore App) |
| Includes Searchable Points of Interests (Parks, Campgrounds, Scenic Lookouts and Picnic Sites) | Yes (via Garmin Explore App) |
| Displays National, State and Local Parks, Forests and Wilderness Areas | Yes (via Garmin Explore App) |
| Waypoints | Yes |
| Waypoints/Favorites/Locations | 1000 |
| Courses | 100 |
| Activities | 200 |
Sensors
| GPS | Yes |
|---|---|
| Galileo | Yes |
| Qzss | Yes |
| Compass | Yes |
| High-Sensitivity Receiver | Yes |
| GPS Compass (While Moving) | Yes |
Daily Smart Features
| Weather Forecasts | Yes (via Garmin Explore App) |
|---|---|
| Compatible with Garmin Messenger App | Yes |
| Next Word, Auto Complete, Auto Correct | Yes (Next Word, Auto Complete) |
Mapping & Navigation
| Point-To-Point Navigation | Yes |
|---|---|
| TracBack® | Yes |
inReach® Features
| Interactive SOS | Yes |
|---|---|
| Weather | Yes |
| Send and Receive Text Messages to Sms and Email | Yes |
| Send and Receive Text Messages to Other inReach Device | Yes |
| Send and Receive Group Messages | Yes |
| Exchange Locations with Other inReach Device | Yes |
| Mapshare Compatible with Tracking | Yes |
| Livetrack | Yes |
| Virtual Keyboard for Custom Messaging | Yes |
| inReach Remote Compatible | Yes |
Outdoor Applications
| Compatible with Garmin Explore™ App | Yes |
|---|---|
| Garmin Explore Website Compatible | Yes |
| Smart Switching Between Wi-Fi, Cellular and Satellite with Garmin Messenger App | Yes |
Networking & Connections
| Wireless Connectivity | Bluetooth®, ANT+® |
|---|
In the Box
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