Our adventures can take us to familiar places.
But they can also lead us to territories less charted.
Either way, we like to travel light and keep in contact with our loved ones back home – especially when our expeditions take us outside of cell coverage.
And don’t forget, having peace of mind that we can get back to where we started is super important.
From beginner to advanced athlete or explorer – no matter if hiking, biking, overlanding or letting it rip on the UTV is your jam…
We’re bringing you an adventure ready companion that’s light and compact – a GPS satellite communicator that can keep you in touch with those who matter most.
This little treasure is the inReach Mini 2.
By now, you may be thinking that Garmin already has an inReach Mini – and you would be right.
But the inReach Mini 2 brings you all the same great features that you’ve come to know and love plus some added features that we are sure you’ll enjoy.
For starters, when you turn on the inReach Mini 2, you’ll notice an updated user interface, allowing for a quick page through, similar to widget glances you’ll find on our Fenix or Instinct watches.
You’ll not only see relevant data at a glance on the new higher resolution display, but you can click on any particular item to see more detailed information.
When we’re trekking far and wide, we can sometimes get lost in the moment.
Not literally lost, but just so immersed into the adventure that you become oblivious to any distractions.
You know what I mean.
When this happens, it’s easy to forget to stop and mark waypoints along the way so you can find your way back later.
We wanted to make tracking a little easier for you with the inReach Mini 2, so we’ve designed it with a breadcrumb trail feature that will appear on the display showing your track as you navigate.
When it’s time to turn around and go back, you can select the TracBack option to follow your track back to where you started.
But here’s the best part.
In the event that you actually do lose your way or get turned around, and you forgot to initiate the tracking feature when you started – TracBack is still available.
You see, the TracBack feature in the inReach Mini 2 records a hidden, temporary log to help find your way – by saving your location every 10 minutes.
Since it’s hidden, you won’t see it on a map – and since it’s temporary, it doesn’t have to be managed or deleted later.
TracBack is available by selecting “Navigation”, then choose “TracBack” from the menu.
You’ll now see a route showing you how to get back to your starting point, by following the path you took to get to your current location.
Now if you’re someone who prefers to use a compass or likes having a compass in addition to GPS, you’ll enjoy the digital compass that we added to the inReach Mini 2.
With a digital electronic compass, you’ll get accurate headings – even when stationary. So, there’s no need to keep moving just to see which direction you’re headed.
These next features should sound familiar to you since they’re what makes an inReach.
But if you’re new to inReach communication, don’t forget to check out our What is inReach video by clicking on the link in the description below.
Of course to maximise the functionality of any inReach device, you'll certainly want to pick an inReach subscription that best fits your needs.
And yes we've also included a link to our page that describes the various inReach plans available.
You see, the inReach Mini 2 is more than just a GPS with tracking features.
When we’re in the middle of nowhere, it’s not only comforting to know that we can get back to where we started, but that we can keep in contact with our friends and family to let them know - we’re ok.
With two-way messaging, you can exchange text messages with loved ones back home, post to social media, or communicate from one inReach to another.
And in the event of an emergency, you can trigger an interactive SOS message to the Garmin IERCC, a 24/7 staffed emergency response coordination center,
allowing you to get the help you need when it matters most.
One common question we get is, why can’t I just use my cell phone for communication and navigation? – and that’s a valid question.
Cell phones are great – I carry one too.
But I can’t always be sure that I’m going to have cell service in those remote areas where my adventures lead.
With the inReach Mini 2, besides the improved time to acquire a GPS satellite fix, your messages, SOS alerts and location tracking work where cellphones don’t.
Here’s what I propose - instead of using your cell phone in lieu of the inReach Mini 2, use it in conjunction with it.
By downloading and syncing the Garmin Explore Mobile app on your compatible smartphone to the inReach Mini 2,
you can use your smartphone for trip planning with detailed topographical & arial mapping, creating waypoints, courses, activities, and collections, all on the larger display of your phone.
And here’s the best part – you can even use the Explore app and keyboard on your phone for conveniently sending and receiving messages when paired with the Mini 2.
At this point, I can already hear you asking - What kind of battery life should you expect from the inReach Mini 2? I thought you’d never ask.
You’ll be able to stay on adventures longer – with this amazing battery life that you'll see on screen right about now.
All with the rechargeable, internal lithium-ion battery.
This is yet another reason why you would want to consider using this device with your cell phone.
This compact satellite communicator helps keep the feeling of home with you, when you’re off the grid, adding peace of mind to every adventure, without adding much weight to your pack.
Home is closer than you think – with the inReach Mini 2.
Hey, thanks for taking the time to learn more about the inReach Mini 2.
We hope it helps bring a little more comfort to your next adventure.
For now, that’s all I‘ve got.
This is Kevin from Garmin hoping that wherever your adventure takes you, we’ve helped you beat yesterday!