Garmin inReach Mini 2 Satellite Communicator (Black)

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SKU: 010-02602-01

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Garmin inReach Mini 2 Satellite Communicator (Black)

The Garmin inReach Mini 2 Satellite Communicator helps you keep home with you when you are off the grid adding peace of mind to every adventure, without adding weight to your pack.

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 inch size and 3.5 oz weight fool you. The 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 are not moving

Battery Life

The internal, rechargeable lithium battery gives you up to 14 days of 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

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 the Garmin Pilot app to easily send and receive text messages from the cockpit even without cellular reception. The app can use the inReach Mini 2 device’s GPS position and location sharing abilities for your flight

GPS
Bluetooth	Yes

General
Configuration	Core
Weight	3.5oz
Color	Black

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Ratings and reviews

Garmin inReach Mini 2 Satellite Communicator (Black) SKU: 010-02602-01

Rated 5 out of 5 by Nate S from This device is easy to use for many back county applications and is constructed well.

Date published: 2025-01-28

Rated 2 out of 5 by Bigd13 from Shouldn’t have bought Bought for my father for Christmas and can’t use. It’s very difficult to set up and can’t seem to be used without a subscription. If I would’ve known I wouldn’t have bought. Very disappointed

Date published: 2025-01-27

Rated 1 out of 5 by Anonymous from Price and plans are terrible Get your plans and billing right. If you cancel your membership during the month you paid in full for they shut down cancel it that day. So this company is stealing your money. And hoping and profiting off you for canceling.

Date published: 2025-01-26

Rated 5 out of 5 by HUSKERGBP from Lightweight and efficient!!! My Wife bought this for me as my Christmas present. The inReach is small and lightweight which makes it perfect to attach to my shoulder strap when I'm out backpacking. It provides my Wife and family members a peace of mind when I am out in the woods for days without cell phone service. I love the Garmin messenger app that allows me to send personalized text messages and pictures. Excellent Product!

Date published: 2025-01-24

Rated 5 out of 5 by Stan57 from App is Excellent! I have been using for about a month now and the Mini 2 has worked great. The App makes using the available features a breeze.

Date published: 2025-01-23

Rated 4 out of 5 by Rendezvous from Peace of Mind I’m a longtime Garmin product user and the InReach Mini 2 is yet another ‘go to’ product in my travel and adventure kit bag. The subscription plans are still pricey, but the Mini 2 keeps you connected. It’s peace of mind for those who can’t join you on the adventure.

Date published: 2025-01-22

Rated 3 out of 5 by .0.00 from Mini2 I like the idea of the mini2 and it has a quality that if working properly would be all you need to use for navigation. I was not able to locate water sources for a well traveled trail and I do not believe it was intended to be a program from the 80s that is almost impossible to use.. It should be a simple download the correct navigation files and go a 10 minute command. I spent two week setting up and have no confidence in using the product as a navigation device or emergency response. It seems that it is reliant on the Google network to work properly and if the Google product would only work how it is intended to work Garmin would be obsolete.

Date published: 2025-01-20

Rated 5 out of 5 by winteryrun from Intuitive easy to setup So far I’ve used it snowmobiling, very easy to use.

Date published: 2025-01-17

Rated 3 out of 5 by regorm from Somewhat on the fence with messaging Sending messages other than presets is a pain, somewhat old fashioned - like doing so over an old flip phone. Have experienced a considerable time lag (hours) in receiving presets even with open skies. Not good on an emergency.

Date published: 2025-01-14

Rated 1 out of 5 by Chris23 from No plan options for families I bought a second device for the kids so that they could go on separate trips in the backcountry. I was disappointed to learn that Garmin requires the purchase of an entirely separate account with its own monthly fees for each device. There’s no ability to add additional devices to your plan (unless you deactivate the initial device). They should have some sort of family plan. I returned the device.

Date published: 2025-01-09

Rated 5 out of 5 by Antisocialhiker from Comes in handy I got the inReach for ease of mind when I go to very remote places with zero service. I can drop a pin and text my husband. The coordinates and navigation are very accurate. Having it really puts my mind at ease knowing my loved ones and help can be reached easily if needed. Highly recommend!

Date published: 2025-01-08

Rated 5 out of 5 by huntingidaho from I upgrade to the Mini2 This was a great upgrade, transmits messages much faster than my old unit and the battery lasts close to 2 weeks.

Date published: 2025-01-05

Rated 2 out of 5 by G3939 from Interface is impossible Its a nice small package but unless you use your cell, it's impossible to write and send a message. Horrible interface. Even the preset massages are hard to send. Creates a dependency on you cell phone which defeats the purpose.

Date published: 2025-01-04

Rated 4 out of 5 by J-Tizzle from inReach® Mini 2 I bought this a month ago. I took it on my first solo trip recently. The area I was in had near zero cell service. It was nice having the peace of mind knowing that if needed I could reach out to someone for help or they could contact me if needed. The only complaint I would have for this device is more related to the service plans. I won’t be using it every month and wish I could suspend the service in the off times without fees.

Date published: 2024-12-25

Rated 5 out of 5 by GaryH from Works great! It was great to be able to text my wife from the middle of the wilderness. Last time I backpacked, and had to change my route because of lack of water, she was concerned and I only had the preprogrammed messages available to send.

Date published: 2024-12-24

Rated 2 out of 5 by OldSalt from Battery life I bought the in-reach mini 2 specifically as an alternate communication device for when I take my boat off shore. I was 35 miles off shore and was able to track my position and send messages. The unit I bought was a refurbished in-reach mini 2. My only issue is the battery life is only good for 2, maybe 3 days on a full charge. I'll be sending it back and getting a new one. Otherwise no other issues. The unit came in a generic box with all the parts and instructions. Then I selected a garmin subscription plan I felt was suitable for my wants.

Date published: 2024-12-19

Rated 4 out of 5 by Wave Runner from Great Safety Partner I've just finished my fifth hike with device. I bought it for safety reasons because I hike alone and cell service is not always available. I've steu the device to automatically start tracking when I turn it on. I also purchased the least expensive subscription plan that allows me to use the SOS emergency service and to send/receive 50 text messages by satellite per month. There are two hone apps that is highly recommended, but not required, to make using the device easier. The first app is MESSENGER, which simplifies the sending/receiving satellite texts, the MINI 2 device has no keyboard. The second app is EXPLORE, it simplifies and displays navigation maps on your phone. So the MINI 2 is an emergency communigation AND navigation device. It works, but the down-side is the user interface and tiny screen. It is certainly rugged, and the battery lasts many days. As far as I can find, most of its features are only accessible via the device, but these features are some-what hidden. You should practice and review youtube reviews before any big travels. The confusion of using the device is that from the so called HOME page, you get to options via a MAIN menu AND other options are accessed by moving through PAGES. The manual could be clearer and explain by example what some of the options should be used. It would be nice too if it discussed saving your hike's routes for later use. There are some clever features for example, sending pre-written text's which saves you typing. The software also allows you share your hike in real-time with someone. Soo much to still learn.

Date published: 2024-12-15

Rated 5 out of 5 by myoldflame from Love my Garmin In Reach mini 2 Was getting ready to go to the Grand Canyon and driving from Southwest Colorado knowing I would be going across the Rez with no cell service for quite some time, I went ahead and did lots of research and read a lot of reviews in the Garmin in reach mini two was my choice Much easier to set up than I thought, and then in my contacts popped up all the other people that had one which made me feel terrific Apparently, it is the most popular one! I owned many other Garmin GPS products over the years and I trust them implicitly!

Date published: 2024-12-15

Rated 5 out of 5 by TuxMum from Great way to stay in contact Great way to stay in contact - its light and easy to use

Date published: 2024-12-14

Rated 5 out of 5 by HikerJD from Works great! I live in an area without reliable cell coverage in many areas. Now I have a way to send check-ins outside coverage areas so my family doesn’t worry, and a reliable way to communicate should I wind up stranded! It’s on my pack for my hikes and in my glovebox when Im on the road. What a great device!

Date published: 2024-12-13

Rated 1 out of 5 by Lee7476 from Painful to actually use My family bought this for me. I have struggled to follow operating instructions. The size of the Owners Manual print is too small to be useful. I am an huge Garmin fan and I own several 12 “ Garmin chart plotters, Montana GPS, Quatix 7 smartwatch, Sportsman 302 Open with full Garmin electronics.

Date published: 2024-12-13

Rated 1 out of 5 by LF14D from Huge Disappointment Cannot get it to do live tracking to save my life. This is absolutely worthless

Date published: 2024-12-12

Rated 5 out of 5 by Don Don from It's too small. Awesome device..... It works when I'm out fishing and my cellphone service doesn't work. When I'm too far from home Hawaii, Molokai. I can still contact to close friends and family that I doing fine.

Date published: 2024-12-09

Rated 5 out of 5 by Axle 38 from Garmin mini inreach 2 Waited to review my inreach 2 untill i got to use it. LOVE IT wish i had bought 1 earlier. Used it in backcountry of Wv. Love all the features it has, paired it with my phone. Highly recommend.

Date published: 2024-11-29

Rated 5 out of 5 by Rapcon from Perfect tracking tool for the outdoor adventurer The Mini2 is the perfect portable GPS tool for street nav or outdoor trekking. I'm leaving the country next year and wanted my child and family to be able to see my location while away.

Date published: 2024-11-25

Rated 3 out of 5 by mgb31 from Confused I like the concept of the Mini 2 but getting it set up and running like it is supposed to has been a challenge. I bought it to use primarily when hunting and snowmobiling. I have yet to figure out how to make it so someone (my wife) can track me while it is in use. I used it while hunting with the hope that if something happened the SOS feature would work. I will keep trying to get it set up so when I go snowmobiling it will be more useful.

Date published: 2024-11-24

Rated 5 out of 5 by Elan kid from Great little safety device Great to keep you in touch during your outdoor adventures miles from anywhere. Also great to use in search and rescue.

Date published: 2024-11-21

Rated 5 out of 5 by A Boat Captain from Peace of mind I bought the Mini 2 a little over a month ago mostly because I take several trips annually to a remote area of Maine where cell service is spotty at best. I tested it in several locations near home in upstate NY to get used to its features, and to get my emergency contacts some idea of what to expect from check in messages. During my recent week long hunting trip to Maine, I routinely sent "starting my trip" and "ending my trip" messages, and my contacts at home were able to see my locations on their phones. With that trip behind me, I've downgraded to the "enabled" plan which should meet my needs until the next extended trip. Accuracy of locations was very impressive and the device never failed to connect to the satellites. It is meeting my expectations and provides a safety net and peace of mind.

Date published: 2024-11-11

Rated 5 out of 5 by Toparbor from Love it This Garmin is awesome so easy and convenient i love it

Date published: 2024-11-10

Rated 5 out of 5 by Moonshine455 from So far, so good! Not cheap but working great! It took a while to get through the set up and download the Apps to my Iphone but its working well now. I spend alot of time in the deep woods. I am older and disabled so it gives me an added level of safety.

Date published: 2024-11-09

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The Garmin inReach Mini 2 Satellite Communicator helps you keep home with you when you are off the grid adding peace of mind to every adventure, without adding weight to your pack.