Home is closer than you think with inReach Mini 2. This compact satellite communicator adds peace of mind to your adventures without adding weight to your pack. (Some jurisdictions regulate or prohibit the use of satellite communication devices).
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.
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Features
- Compact, lightweight satellite communicator enables two-way messaging and interactive SOS globally (Active satellite subscription required. Some jurisdictions regulate or prohibit the use of satellite communication devices).
- Navigate back to where you started by using TracBack® routing
Share your location with loved ones back home at any time (active satellite subscription required) by using your MapShare™ page or with your coordinates embedded in your messages.
- Get accurate heading information using the digital compass — even when you’re not moving.
- Sync with the Garmin Explore™ app and website on your compatible smartphone for trip planning and topographical mapping, and create waypoints, courses, activities and collections you can sync to your device.
- Pair with Garmin devices, such as wearables and handhelds, and use them to send and receive messages and trigger an SOS (active satellite subscription required)
- Battery life: up to 14 days in 10-minute tracking mode.
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Specification
| Model |
Garmin inReach Mini 2 |
| Satellite Network |
Iridium® Global Satellite Network |
| SOS Monitoring |
24/7 Interactive SOS (Garmin Response℠) |
| Messaging |
Two-Way Text Messaging |
| Display |
0.9" Sunlight-Readable Monochrome Memory-in-Pixel (MIP) |
| Display Resolution |
176 × 176 pixels |
| GNSS Support |
GPS, Galileo, QZSS & BeiDou |
| Navigation Features |
TracBack®, Waypoints, Courses & Digital Compass |
| Tracking |
Location Sharing, Live Tracking & MapShare™ |
| Weather Forecasts |
Available via Active Satellite Subscription |
| Bluetooth |
Yes |
| ANT+® |
Yes |
| Smartphone Compatibility |
Garmin Messenger™, Garmin Explore™ & Earthmate® Compatible |
| Battery Type |
Rechargeable Internal Lithium-Ion (1,250mAh) |
| Battery Life |
Up to 14 Days (10-Minute Tracking) Up to 30 Days (30-Minute Tracking) Up to 1 Year Powered Off |
| Charging |
USB-C |
| Water Rating |
IPX7 |
| Dimensions |
5.17 × 9.90 × 2.61 cm (2.04 × 3.90 × 1.03 in) |
| Weight |
100g (3.5 oz) |
| Operating Temperature |
-20°C to +60°C |
| Included Accessories |
USB-C Charging/Data Cable, Carabiner Clip & Documentation |
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