Home is closer than you think with inReach Mini 2. This compact satellite communicator1 adds peace of mind to your adventures without adding weight to your pack. Stay in touch globally with two-way communication and interactive SOS capabilities (active satellite subscription required).
TracBack® routing navigates you back to your starting point the same way you came — right on your device. You can also share your location with loved ones back home by using your MapShare™ page or with your coordinates embedded in your messages.
The digital compass delivers accurate heading information, even when you’re not moving. Use the Garmin Explore™ app on a compatible smartphone to plan trips, access topographical maps, create waypoints and courses you can sync to your device, and more.
Stay on adventures longer with up to 14 days of battery life in 10-minute tracking mode or up to 30 days of use with the 30-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 coverag... Show More
Home is closer than you think with inReach Mini 2. This compact satellite communicator1 adds peace of mind to your adventures without adding weight to your pack. Stay in touch globally with two-way communication and interactive SOS capabilities (active satellite subscription required).
TracBack® routing navigates you back to your starting point the same way you came — right on your device. You can also share your location with loved ones back home by using your MapShare™ page or with your coordinates embedded in your messages.
The digital compass delivers accurate heading information, even when you’re not moving. Use the Garmin Explore™ app on a compatible smartphone to plan trips, access topographical maps, create waypoints and courses you can sync to your device, and more.
Stay on adventures longer with up to 14 days of battery life in 10-minute tracking mode or up to 30 days of use with the 30-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.
| HIGH-SENSITIVITY RECEIVER | YES |
| DIMENSION | 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 | IPX7 |
| INTERFACE | USB-C |
| WAYPOINTS/FAVORITES/LOCATIONS | 1000 |
| COURSES | 100 |
| ACTIVITIES | 200 |
| GPS | YES |
| GALILEO | YES |
| QZSS | YES |
| COMPASS | YES |
| GPS COMPASS (WHILE MOVING) | YES |
| WEATHER | YES |
| POINT-TO-POINT NAVIGATION | YES |
| INTERACTIVE SOS | YES |
| SEND AND RECEIVE TEXT MESSAGES TO SMS AND EMAIL | YES |
| SEND AND RECEIVE TEXT MESSAGES TO OTHER INREACH DEVICES | YES |
| EXCHANGE LOCATIONS WITH OTHER INREACH DEVICE | YES |
| MAPSHARE COMPATIBLE WITH TRACKING | YES |
| VIRTUAL KEYBOARD FOR CUSTOM MESSAGING | YES |
| INREACH REMOTE COMPATIBLE | YES |
| COMPATIBLE WITH GARMIN EXPLORE™ APP | YES |
| GARMIN EXPLORE WEBSITE COMPATIBLE | YES |
| GARMIN PILOT™ APP COMPATIBLE | YES |
| CONNECTIONS WIRELESS CONNECTIVITY | yes (BLUETOOTH®, ANT+®) |
| WARRANTY | Garmin Warranty |
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