Garmin inReach Mini 2, Lightweight and Compact Satellite Communicator, Hiking Handheld, Orange - 010-02602-00

I took this little device on a canyon hiking trip in Utah to really put it to the test. Even with canyon walls towering over 100 feet, I was still able to get a solid connection. The speed varied depending on how deep I was, but it never failed to send a message. The screen is small but manageable—though if you have poor eyesight, it might be a bit challenging. It tracked me for the entire two-day trip, providing an excellent trip overview and, more importantly, peace of mind for my family back home. The build quality is impressive too—it handled scrapes and drops with no issues (including a few unintentional encounters with rocks while climbing). Subscription Note: Just be aware that some features require an active subscription. It’s not a deal-breaker since the core functions work well, but it is something to consider when factoring in the total cost.

The Garmin inReach Mini 2 is a must-have for anyone who spends time off-grid. The compact size makes it easy to clip to a pack or stow in a pocket, and the satellite connection gives peace of mind when cell service drops out. Messaging and SOS features work as advertised, though typing out custom texts can feel a little slow on the device itself. Battery life is excellent, lasting multiple days on a single charge with moderate use. For outdoor trips, hiking, or emergencies, it’s an investment worth making.

This works for purpose in conjunction with its app. Battery life after charge is more 4 days than 14. I use it for backup sailing offshore. Subscriptions are expensive. Garmin cares for profit not your safety. But it's good enough. Expect localised weather reports more than an hour after request when you have already passed that storm.

Easy to use, waterproof, and durable.

It’s a great safety device. If there’s plans to hike or ride a motorcycle to remote areas then it’s a very vital piece of equipment. It’s very portable and light weight. The screen size and lettering is easy to read. Garmin has GREAT customer service! I own the ZUMO XT2 and a dive computer..they have always helped me. No questions asked.

This is old-school performance on high-tech equipment. I bought this for outdoor adventures in areas that have no cell coverage. It is functional, but you have to imagine that you are living in the 20th century to meet performance expectiations. First, the setup and activation took nearly 2 days. Yes, 2 days. I set up my account, put the InReach outdoors with full view of the sky, and then waited... and waited... finally after numerous power cycles, and more waiting, it activated. The instructions said that the long activation time is not an indication of normal performance. Yeah, right. Then I went camping in a remote area for a week. I sent a preset message, had InReach in full view of the sky, sitting on a small table. I waited... finally the message showed as Sent after 20 minutes. Not impressed. Other messages took anywhere from 5 to 20 minutes to send; judging the replies was more difficult, but the quickest reply from a friend was about 30 minutes (this could have been due to the friend taking time to respond). Despite the slow performance, it never failed to send or receive a message. The subscription plans have Gotchas that are not advertised. The Freedom plan, aka "pay as you go" does not offer much Freedom. First, you have to pay $35 for each year you use the plan; so if you only use it one month every year, then it isn't $15, it's $50. And, contrary to what's advertised on the Garmin site, you DO get charged for the months that you do NOT use it (as of June 2022), I believe $5/mo. For those reasons, I just did the Annual plan. The short of it: For ONE month, you pay $105 over the course of a year - that's $105 for ONE MONTH of usage. For the Annual plan, you pay $178 over the year, which is $14.86 per month. For the type and amount of service you get, InReach can seem like a total rip-off. You need to decide for yourself if having 'service anywhere' justifies the cost. For me, it is, and it fits my budget. There are a few strong points of the Garmin InReach2 over other platforms. First, it is small. I mean tiny. It's easy to pack and carry, and you do not need anything else - no phone pairing required. Battery life is good, and it uses a built-in rechargeble battery. The phone app is decent, and you don't need service / internet to use it or pair it. Of course you need to have already downloaded the app, but that's obvious. The screen is small but easy to read, unless you have poor eye sight. Still, let's say you are older or farsighted and lose your reading glasses, the SOS button can be found and operated by feel, so there's always that. Some downsides: Preset messages require setup on a computer via the InReach portal. The rechargeable battery means that you can't use common batteries in a pinch, like AAAs or similar; and you need to have access to a USB-C charger. Complaints aside, if I knew all this before I bought it, I probably would have still bought it, mostly because I'm an electronics nerd.

My 19 year old son started going on these hikes. Long hikes. 20 mile hikes by himself. Once he ran into a bear. Another time he got lost in the fog. I bought this Garmin for him but it's mostly for my sanity. The plans are very affordable and absolutely worth the peace of mind and security that comes with it. I appreciate the tracking and text messages he sends when he has no cell service for 11 hours

Absolutely love my mini garmin! Its perfect size is great for travel and easy to attach on my backpack. The battery seems to last for quite awhile. If turned off when not using it can last for weeks. The satellite signal works well and best to test out at home before starting your trip just to make sure. I ended up testing it out and sending test messages to family members. It says to connect as well to your phone with the Bluetooth feature. Make sure that you get the membership to allow the texting from the device and SARS assist when needed. 10/10 would recommend if you are not into the watch. Although I am thinking of the watch just because I would like to be able to track my trips rather than use an iPhone.

It is a great device, i always take it for adventures, compact, reliable

Muy bien pero los planes de precios son caros

Excelente, yo lo uso para que mi familia me ubique cuando salgo en la moto, hay que comprar un paquete de emergencia, bajar una app de Garmin, nada difícil.

Fare escursioni sui monti o andare a pesca in barca, ti fa sentire al sicuro anche se sei da solo.

El aparato es útil y muy efectivo tras probarlo incluso en en mar abierto y trackear avistamientos. Si ya tienes GPS en el móvil o en el reloj, esto te permite usar más satélites, ir seguro con mensajería satelital en caso de emergencia y además puedes exportar los gpx para revisar o compartir. Ojo que necesitarás una suscripción de Garmin de distintos precios y también si vas a usar la app Garmin Explorer de visualización y gestión de mapas, te toca otra suscripción anual. Le doy 4 en vez de 5 por su coste, sus dos suscripciones necesarias para sacarle todo el partido y porque sus archivos gpx no son 100% estándar.