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Garmin inReach Mini

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User ratings:
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3.7 out of 5
52 user ratings
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4 stars
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3 stars
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2 stars
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Consumer ratings:
4.7 / 5
Editorial reviews:
3
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3 editorial reviews
The Garmin inReach Mini set the standard for lightweight backcountry communicators when it was introduced in 2018. At 3.5 ounces, it’s the lightest two-way satellite communicator on the market. The two-way messaging is reliable, and audio sounds confirm that a message has been sent and when one is received. The SOS signal is monitored 24/7, and two-way communications are possible if a rescue is necessary. Weather reports, route-tracking, GPS location, and social media map-sharing all combine to give the Mini a full-featured package. ...Read more
For those that have been around the DCR block long enough, you’ll know that I’m always looking for tracking solutions for my worldly activities. Especially ones that don’t depend on having a mobile phone nearby, and even more so forRead more
The Garmin inReach Mini 2 is the perfect safety buddy for all of my remote fly fishing and hiking adventures.Read more
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Pros

  • gives you much more granular and accurate mileage in my experience
  • Garmin Explore website is likewise intuitive and helpful
  • it s quite rugged and has proven very durable in

Cons

  • normal text message only has to go to the nearest cell phone tower
  • Slow GPS The GPS can take a heck of a long time to connect
  • not only time-consuming and very expensive

Garmin inReach Mini - Pros & Cons

Garmin inReach Mini

Pros

  • gives you much more granular and accurate mileage in my experience
  • Garmin Explore website is likewise intuitive and helpful
  • it s quite rugged and has proven very durable in
  • Menus are intuitive
  • buttons easy to use and set up basic
  • lightweight
  • compact
  • and dependable satellite communicator
  • optimized battery power and user-friendly
  • Better battery life
  • quicker connection times

Cons

  • normal text message only has to go to the nearest cell phone tower
  • Slow GPS The GPS can take a heck of a long time to connect
  • not only time-consuming and very expensive
  • the GPS signal strength/connectivity is often somewhat slow
  • Each message is limited to 160 characters
  • the service is often quite slow
  • Small screen for onboard messaging
  • its tiny screen and limited scrolling options means typing out
  • tracking
  • get-out-of-jail-free card)
  • spotty cell service

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Garmin inReach Mini - Full Specifications

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Display typeTFT
Screen resolution128 x 128 px
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Dimensions
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Black,Red
Width2.04 in
Height3.9 in
Depth1.03 in
Weight3.53 oz

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