HOME IS CLOSER THAN YOU THINK
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.
Global satellite coverage keeps you connected when mobile phones can’t.
In an emergency, send an interactive SOS message to our coordination centre.
You can still connect to the ones who matter, even without mobile phone 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.
LOCATION SHARING
Share a LiveTrack feature link with your friends and family so they can see your current location, track your progress and more.
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.
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 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.
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.
Communicate globally with inReach® satellite technology
Garmin Explore™ App for off-grid navigation and more
1Active satellite subscription required. Some jurisdictions regulate or prohibit the use of satellite communications 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.
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 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/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
Compatible with Garmin Messenger app Yes
Outdoor Recreation
Point-to-point navigation Yes
TracBack® Yes
inReach® Features
Interactive SOS Yes
inReach 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
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, Mobile and Satellite with Garmin Messenger app Yes
Connections
Connections Wireless Connectivity Yes (Bluetooth®, ANT+®)
inReach® Mini 2
USB cable
Carabiner
Documentation