inReach Mini 2
Shipping · Mar 8, 2022long term
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“Smaller, faster, longer battery than the original Mini. The two-way satellite messaging is the closest thing to magic in this hobby. Subscription cost is the main downside.”
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About the brand
Garmin
Overview
The inReach Mini 2 is Garmin's compact two-way satellite communicator, weighing 3.5 oz. It uses the Iridium satellite network for SMS, location share, and SOS in places with no cell coverage, runs up to 14 days on a charge in 10-minute tracking mode, and requires an active Garmin subscription. Succeeded in 2024 by the inReach Mini 3, which adds longer battery life and a digital compass.
Specifications
- network
- Iridium
- weight oz
- 3.5
- battery days
- 14
- subscription required
- Yes