Garmin inReach Mini 2
Garmin inReach Mini 2 provides constant connection to emergency services, ensuring users can request assistance with just a press of a button. This compact device is an essential component of a safe outdoor experience and should always be at the ready.
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 centre.
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 mobile phone 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 100g 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 in power saving mode.
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 Garmin Pilot app to easily send and receive text messages from the cockpit — even without mobile reception. The app can use the inReach Mini 2 device’s GPS position and location sharing abilities for your flight.
Garmin inReach Mini 2 Specifications and Features
Display Size |
23 x 23 mm |
Battery type |
Rechargeable internal lithium-ion |
Display Resolution |
176 x 176 pixels |
GPS |
Yes |
Dimension |
5.17 x 9.90 x 2.61 cm |
Interface |
USB-C |
Waterproof |
IPX7 |
Weight |
3.5 oz (100 g) |
Display Type |
Sunlight-readable, monochrome, transflective memory-in-pixel (MIP) |
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 |
High-sensitivity receiver |
Yes |
Maps & Navigation
Waypoints/favorites/locations |
1000 |
Features
QZSS |
Yes |
inReach remote compatible |
Yes |
Virtual keyboard for custom messaging |
Yes |
MapShare compatible with tracking |
Yes |
Send and receive text messages to other inReach device |
Yes |
Send and receive text messages to SMS and email |
Yes |
Courses |
100 |
Connections Wireless Connectivity |
Yes (Bluetooth®, ANT+®) |
Exchange locations with other inReach device |
Yes |
Point-to-point navigation |
Yes |
Weather |
Yes |
Interactive SOS |
Yes |
GPS compass (while moving) |
Yes |
Activities |
200 |
Compass |
Yes |
Compatible with Garmin Explore™ app |
Yes |
Galileo |
Yes |
Garmin Pilot™ app compatible |
Yes |
Garmin Explore website compatible |
Yes |