Garmin inReach Mini 2

Overview

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This compact satellite communicator1 adds peace of mind to your adventures without adding weight to your pack. 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.

 1 Active 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.

 N.B. If you would like to use your inReach Mini 2 with Garmin's Spine mount accessories such as the backpack tether or the Swivel Belt Clip etc you will need to order a Spine Mount Adapter kit

Please call - 01669 621044 - and speak with one of our friendly GPS experts.

----- ONLY AVAILABLE WHEN YOU PURCHASE YOUR GPS FROM GPS TRAINING -----

PLUS - We don't just sell you a box with a GPS unit in. In with the price we teach you how to use it via our online training course (online resource) and we are only ever an email or telephone call away if you ever need any help.

PLUS - All GPS units are kept in stock and are sent out Royal Mail Special Delivery, so it will be with you the next working day.

PLUS - We also will take your old GPS as a trade-in, to get a value for your GPS unit please click here.

Buy and Learn from the experts - GPS Training.

With this GPS purchase, you get our 'Silver' support package for 1 year at no extra cost (see below) - worth £125.00, N.B Basecamp and quick start guide not included with inReach device , videos on Online Training Resource cover setting up and using your unit.

Features

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 centre.


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 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 20 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 PILOT™ APP
Pair with Garmin Pilot app to easily send and receive text messages from the cockpit — even without mobile reception. The app can use the inReach Mini 2 device’s GPS position and location sharing abilities for your flight.

(1) Active 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.

Specs

Sensors
GPS
GALILEO
QZSS
COMPASS
GPS COMPASS (WHILE MOVING)

Daily smart features
WEATHER

Outdoor recreation
POINT-TO-POINT NAVIGATION

inReach® features
INTERACTIVE SOS
SEND AND RECEIVE TEXT MESSAGES TO SMS AND EMAIL
SEND AND RECEIVE TEXT MESSAGES TO OTHER INREACH DEVICE
EXCHANGE LOCATIONS WITH OTHER INREACH DEVICE
MAPSHARE COMPATIBLE WITH TRACKING
VIRTUAL KEYBOARD FOR CUSTOM MESSAGING
INREACH REMOTE COMPATIBLE

Outdoor applications
COMPATIBLE WITH GARMIN EXPLORE™ APP
GARMIN EXPLORE WEBSITE COMPATIBLE
GARMIN PILOT™ APP COMPATIBLE

In the box

In the Box

- inReach Mini2

- Charging/data cable

- Carabiner clip

- Garmin documentation

Only from GPS Training you also get in the box:

- Information on how to access our Online Training Resource with Videos on How to Activate your inReach Mini 2and using it - free access for 1 year

- Our 'Silver' support package at no extra cost for 1 year - worth £125.00

Video

FAQ's

 1. When do I choose and activate my inReach Mini 2 service plan?

You do this online with Garmin as you register and set up your inReach Satellite Communicator.

2. How much is the contract for the Garmin inReach Mini 2?

Garmin has various options available, you can view those online here.

In the Video below we go through all of the inReach service plans:

3. Does the Garmin inReach Mini 2 work using mobile phone signal?

No, and communication (text messages and e-mail) is done using the global Iridium satellite coverage.

4. Does the inReach Mini2 display a Ordnance Survey British Grid Reference ?
Yes the new inReach Mini2 now has a much larger choice of position format settings with-in the unit including British Grid, when you then use the Mark Waypoint function your Ordnance Survey British Grid Reference will be displayed.

Also when on the Navigation pages you can also scroll down and view your current Grid Reference displayed on the screen.

5. Can I use Garmin's Spine mount accessories with the inReach Mini 2 such as the backpack tether or swivel belt clip?

You can use Garmin Spine mount accessories with the inReach Mini 2 but you will need to order the Spine mount adaptor kit to use this type of accessory.

6. Which  Garmin Devices can your pair the inReach Mini  2 with to receive alerts?

You can currently pair the inReach Mini 2 with the following Garmin Devices:

D2™ Charlie
D2™ Delta
D2™ Delta PX
D2™ Delta S
Descent™ Mk1
Descent™ Mk2
Descent™ Mk2i
Descent™ Mk2S
Edge® 1030
Edge® 1030 Plus
Edge® 530
Edge® 530 Mountain Bike Bundle
Edge® 830
Edge 830 Mountain Bike Bundle
epix™ (Gen 2)
fēnix® 5
fēnix® 5 Plus
fēnix® 5S
fēnix® 5S Plus
fēnix® 5X
fēnix® 5X Plus
fēnix® 6
fēnix® 6 Pro and Sapphire
fēnix® 6S
fēnix® 6S Pro and Sapphire
fēnix® 6X - Pro and Sapphire editions
fenix® 6X - Pro Solar Edition
fēnix® 7
fēnix® 7 Sapphire Solar
fēnix® 7 Solar
fēnix® 7S
fēnix® 7S Sapphire Solar
fēnix® 7S Solar
fēnix® 7X Sapphire Solar
fēnix® 7X Solar
fēnix® Chronos
Forerunner® 935
Forerunner® 945
GPSMAP® 1022
GPSMAP® 1222
GPSMAP® 1222 Touch
GPSMAP® 1222xsv Touch
GPSMAP® 722
GPSMAP® 722xs
GPSMAP® 7407
GPSMAP® 7407xsv
GPSMAP® 7408
GPSMAP® 7408xsv
GPSMAP® 7410
GPSMAP® 7410xsv J1939
GPSMAP® 7412
GPSMAP® 7412xsv
GPSMAP® 7416
GPSMAP® 7416xsv
GPSMAP® 8417 MFD
GPSMAP® 8422 MFD
GPSMAP® 8424 MFD
GPSMAP® 922
GPSMAP® 922xs
Instinct®
Instinct® – Tactical Edition
Instinct 2
Instinct 2 Solar
Instinct 2s
Instinct 2s Solar
Overlander®
quatix® 5
tactix® Charlie
tactix® Delta - Sapphire Edition
tactix Delta - Solar Edition
tactix Delta - Solar Edition with Ballistics
Tread™
zūmo® XTzūmo®

7. Does the inReach work in every country?

inReach devices operate on the Iridium satellite network, which provides 100% global coverage. However, some countries require prior permission for the authorized use of a satellite communication device and some countries have banned the use of satellite communications devices. In addition, United States embargoes prohibit providing satellite communications products and services in some countries.

The list below provides our best understanding of countries that may regulate or prohibit the use of a satellite communicator or are on a list of U.S. embargoed countries:

• Taliban controlled Afghanistan
• Crimea region of the Ukraine
• Cuba
• Georgia (SMS)
• India
• Iran
• North Korea
• Myanmar
• Sudan
• Syria
• Thailand
• Vietnam
• China
• Russia

Regulations and the list above may change without notice.

8. What are the main differences between the different two-way Satellite communicators that we stock?