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Garmin inReach Mini 2 GPS

About This Item

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.

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

Includes:

  • inReach Mini 2
  • USB cable
  • Carabiner
  • Documentation
  • Web ID: 22GMNUNRCHMN20RDXGPS
  • SKU: 23467475
DIMENSION2.04” x 3.90” x 1.03” (5.17 x 9.90 x 2.61 cm)
DISPLAY SIZE0.9" x 0.9" (23 x 23 mm)
DISPLAY RESOLUTION176 x 176 pixels
DISPLAY TYPEsunlight-readable, monochrome, transflective memory-in-pixel (MIP)
WEIGHT3.5 oz (100.0 g)
WATERPROOFIPX7
BATTERY TYPERechargeable internal lithium-ion
BATTERY LIFEUp 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
INTERFACEUSB-C
WAYPOINTS/FAVORITES/LOCATIONS1000
COURSES100
ACTIVITIES200

REVIEWS

4.4
100%
Recommended

1,367 Reviews

Great Piece Of Mind Communicator.

This little communicator is great. Not a huge learning curve and very helpful in sending out messages while out of cell phone service. My husband and I went hiking in the Smoky Mountains - out of cell service range, we messaged our kids when starting out and the communicator send updates to them every 30 minutes. They were able to message us back with no problem. The offline maps kept track of our location accurately. Since it was blue toothed to my phone we were able to follow our location with the Garmin Explorer app on my phone's larger screen. Would highly recommend this communicator even when you are in cell service areas.

You Need One For Your Next Backcountry Trip

I got this for a trip into the Grand Canyon, so my loved ones could track my progress through the trails. I ended up needing to contact the rangers out there, and this device got me through - and the Garmin SOS messaging team was really helpful every step of the way. My only gripe with the Mini 2 is that I wish the battery lasted longer. It died the second morning, but admittedly, I had been using it heavily for a few hours. I would rather that it not be so "mini" and instead had a bigger battery. Overall, though, I strongly recommend this little tracker. I was not in a life or death situation, but the Mini 2 could certainly be a lifesaver.

Good Device But A Bit Of A Pain To Learn To Use

Good device but a pain learning how to use it. I even downloaded and printed out the manual but it was incomplete. Had to search thru their help menu to find what I needed. While it's possible to send messages directly from the device, it would be a real pain as there is no keyboard. Not to worry though. Download the Garmin Messenger App and also the Explore App and pair the device to your phone. Then you use the phone keyboard to send messages with the Messenger App, and get weather reports and input waypoints via the Explore App.

Works Great!

Very nice to be able to check in with loved ones. Lightweight.

Saving The Day

I love my InReacch Mini 2. It’s my permission slip to be in the outdoors as much as possible. For my wife to know where I am, to receive updates from me, and to pass on knews if needed puts her at ease. In February 2025 I was on a 3 week solo backpacking trip. While crossing a rockslide I fell and broke my wrist. After setting my wrist and making a sling for it, I used the Mini 2 to communicate to my support team of my bad news. We put together a rescue plan, I hiked out to a place where they could get to me, and 5 hours after my fall I was on the way to an ER. My wife still lets me go on my solo trips, all because of my Garmin Mini 2. My review of it…I LOVE IT!

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