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inReach Mini 3 Plus
Expert Pick
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Battery life
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Battery type
Rechargeable internal lithium-ion
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Dimensions
55 x 98 x 267mm
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Water resistance
IP67
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Weight without batteries
125.2g
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Our experts haven't reviewed this product yet.
- Rugged design and new high-resolution colour touchscreen
- Use the built-in speaker and microphone on the device or your compatible smartphone paired to the Garmin Messengerâ„¢ app to send a 30-second voice message, no mobile coverage needed. You can also read transcribed voice messages on the colour display.
- Use the keyboard on the touchscreen display to exchange text messages directly on the device or connect your compatible smartphone to the Garmin Messengerâ„¢ app and exchange text messages, send emojis and reactions or start a group chat
- Share photos of your adventure when you pair the device with your compatible smartphone using the Garmin Messenger app. You can also view received photos right on your device's colour display
- Explore with peace of mind knowing you can send an interactive SOS message with your GPS coordinates to Garmin Response, our 24/7-staffed international coordination centre, for help in an emergency and instead of replying on tower-based mobile phone coverage, your messages are sent via the global Iridium satellite network
- The built-in antenna automatically acquires satellites to update your latitude and longitude positions. You will get global satellite reception in wooded, dense and remote locations
- Speaker can be used as a safety siren
- Livetrack® Sharing: With an active inReach satellite subscription, you can easily let friends or family follow your location while you are on the move; no need to point your device directly toward the sky to find satellites. They can see your progress, including distance, time and elevation.
- Use the Garmin Explore smartphone app to enhance your experience; plan your trip and follow your course to your destination and back
- Garmin Weather gives you weather reports and request forecasts for your destinations
- Use Tracback® Routing to navigate back to where you started the same way you came
- Digital compass gives accurate bearings even while you are standing still
- The internal, rechargeable lithium battery has life of:
- Up to 14 days at 10-minute tracking send interval with standard activity recording with full sky view
- Up to 4 days with moderate tree cover (default)
- Up to 5 days at 10-minute tracking send interval with high detail activity recording with full sky view
- Up to 2 days with moderate tree cover
- Up to 30 days at 30-minute tracking send interval with standard activity recording with full sky view
- Up to 10 days with moderate tree cover
- Up to 1 year when powered off
- Comes with charging/data cable and loop carabiner to easily secure the device to your vest or pack
inReach Messenger Plus
Expert Pick
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Battery life
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Battery type
Rechargeable internal lithium-ion
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Dimensions
7.8 x 6.4 x 2.3cm
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Water resistance
IPX7
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Weight without batteries
117.2g
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Display type
Sunlight-readable, monochrome, transflective memory-in-pixel (MIP)
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GPS display resolution
160 x 68 pixels
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GPS display size
2.53 x 1.1cm, 2.74cm diagonal
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- Compact, tough, durable, impact-resistant and water-rated to IPX7
- GPS accuracy: the built-in antenna automatically acquires satellites to update your latitude and longitude positions; no need to point your device directly towards the sky to find satellites
- Exchange texts, photos and 30-second voice messages without mobile phone service (requires pairing with the Garmin Messenger app on your compatible smartphone)
- Pair with the Garmin Messengerâ„¢ Smartphone App on your compatible smartphone for group messaging and more
- Trigger an interactive SOS message to Garmin Responseâ„¢, Garmin's 24/7-staffed international coordination centre. Instead of relying on tower-based mobile phone coverage, your messages are sent via the 100% global iridium satellite network
- Use the screen to confirm that messages have been sent, send messages and read responses, even when your phone battery dies
- Send simple check-in messages that do not count toward your allotted text messages (Satellite subscription required)
- Two-way text messaging: Exchange text messages with up to 1,600 characters directly on the device. Connect your compatible smartphone to the Garmin Messenger app, and exchange text messages, send emojis, or start a group chat
- Seamless connection: use Wi-Fi® wireless technology or the cellular connection of your smartphone to send messages. Once you're beyond mobile phone service or Wi-Fi connection, the device seamlessly switches to the satellite network
- Group messaging: use your smartphone and the Garmin Messenger app to send group messages
- Use the Garmin Exploreâ„¢ App to share your GPS location with Live Track. You can also embed your GPS coordinates with your text, photo or voice messages.
- Activate your inReach subscription to send and receive texts (up to 1600 characters), emails, photos, voice messages or an interactive SOS message with your device enabled with inReach satellite technology. Subscription plans also enable you to check the weather when off-grid or send tracking updates to friends and family at home.
- Safety charging: dead phone battery? Connect your phone to the device and use the device's battery to charge it
- Battery that lasts: The internal, rechargeable lithium battery gives you up to 25 days of battery life in 10-minute tracking mode
- Sync your contacts: easily find your contacts with the Garmin Messenger app and your compatible smartphone
- Control remotely: send and receive text messages, or trigger an interactive SOS message remotely by using select compatible Garmin products
- inReach weather: get weather reports. You can even request forecasts for your destinations
- Tracback routing: use this feature to navigate back to where you started the same way you came
- Battery life:
- Up to 120 hours with a text message or location sent every 2 minutes in low power messaging mode, up to 70 hours in performance messaging mode
- Up to 600 hours with a text message or location sent every 10 minutes in low power messaging mode, up to 110 hours in performance messaging mode
- Up to 250 Media Messages sent on a single battery charge. Up to 1 year when powered off
- Note: Battery life estimates are with full sky view and can be significantly impacted by obstructions or tree cover.
- Other items of interest:
- USB-C interface
- Sensors: High-sensitivity receiver, GPS, Galileo, QZSS, BEIDOU, Compass, GPS compass (while moving)
- Livetrack
- Outdoor Recreation: Point-to-point Navigation via Garmin Explore App; TracBack®
- MapShare compatible with tracking
- Virtual keyboard for custom messaging
- Outdoor Applications:
- Compatible with Garmin Exploreâ„¢ app
- Garmin Explore website compatible
- Smart switching between Wi-Fi, mobile and satellite with Garmin Messenger app
- Bluetooth® wireless connectivity
- In the box:
- inReach® Messenger Plus
- USB C cable
- Documentation
- Note from Garmin: Satellite subscription required. Some jurisdictions regulate or prohibit the use of satellite communications devices. It is your responsibility to know and follow all applicable laws in the jurisdictions where the device is intended to be used; Photo and voice messaging is available only with select devices enabled with inReach technology and requires use of the Garmin Messengerâ„¢ app on your compatible smartphone
inReach Mini 3
Expert Pick
Expert Pick
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Battery life
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Battery type
Rechargeable internal lithium-ion
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Dimensions
55 x 98 x 267mm
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Water resistance
IP67
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Weight without batteries
122.2g
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- Rugged design and new high-resolution colour touchscreen
- Use the keyboard on the touchscreen display to exchange text messages directly on the device or connect your compatible smartphone to the Garmin Messengerâ„¢ app and exchange text messages, send emojis and reactions or start a group chat
- Explore with peace of mind knowing you can send an interactive SOS message with your GPS coordinates to Garmin Response, our 24/7-staffed international coordination centre, for help in an emergency and instead of replying on tower-based mobile phone coverage, your messages are sent via the global Iridium satellite network
- The built-in antenna automatically acquires satellites to update your latitude and longitude positions. You will get global satellite reception in wooded, dense and remote locations
- Livetrack® Sharing: with an active inReach satellite subscription, you can easily let friends or family follow your location while you are on the move; no need to point your device directly toward the sky to find satellites. They can see your progress, including distance, time and elevation.
- Use the Garmin Explore smartphone app to enhance your experience; plan your trip and follow your course to your destination and back
- Garmin Weather gives you weather reports and request forecasts for your destinations
- Use Tracback® Routing to navigate back to where you started the same way you came
- The internal, rechargeable lithium battery has life of:
- Up to 14 days at 10-minute tracking send interval with standard activity recording with full sky view
- Up to 4 days with moderate tree cover (default)
- Up to 5 days at 10-minute tracking send interval with high detail activity recording with full sky view
- Up to 2 days with moderate tree cover
- Up to 30 days at 30-minute tracking send interval with standard activity recording with full sky view
- Up to 10 days with moderate tree cover
- Up to 1 year when powered off
- Digital compass gives accurate bearings even while you are standing still
- Comes with charging/data cable
inReach Messenger
Expert Pick
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Battery life
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Battery type
Rechargeable internal lithium-ion
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Dimensions
7.8 x 6.4 x 2.3cm
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Water resistance
IPX7
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Weight without batteries
113.9g
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Display type
Sunlight-readable, monochrome, transflective memory-in-pixel (MIP)
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GPS display resolution
160 x 68 pixels
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GPS display size
2.53 x 1.1cm, 2.74cm diagonal
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Our experts haven't reviewed this product yet.
- Small, light, tough, durable, impact-resistant and water-rated to IPX7
- You can still connect to the ones who matter, even when there's no cellphone coverage
- Pair your inReach device with the Garmin Messengerâ„¢ app on your compatible smartphone to text via satellite or cellular networks
- Need emergency assistance? Send an interactive SOS to the Garmin coordination centre, a 24/7-staffed emergency response coordination centre
- When you need to be sure, the on-device display confirms that your message has been sent
- Use preset messages to easily check in with contacts as you travel
- Stay on your adventures longer with up to 28 days of battery life between recharges
- Two-way messaging: a simple user interface through the Garmin Messenger app on your smartphone makes it easy to exchange text messages with loved ones via satellite or cellular networks
- Seamless connection: optimised inReach messaging uses a cellular connection of your smartphone when it's available, then it seamlessly switches to a 100% global Iridium® satellite network when you go beyond available cellular coverage range
- Group messaging: with the Garmin Messenger app, your inReach connection supports group message threading and distribution. So, you can share your adventures with multiple contacts simultaneously - and have group text chats with friends and family
- Share your location with loved ones back home anytime by using your MapShareâ„¢ page or with your GPS coordinates embedded in your messages
- Flexible satellite airtime plans: To access the global Iridium network and communicate with your inReach Messenger device, an active satellite subscription is required. You can opt for an annual package or a flexible month-to-month plan.
- Safety charging: Need a backup option in case your compatible smartphone battery dies? Just connect inReach Messenger to your phone for enough safety charge to send a custom text message from the inReach Messenger device via your phone's touchscreen
- Extra-long battery life: the internal, rechargeable lithium battery gives you up to 28 days of battery life in 10-minute tracking mode, so you can do what you live longer between recharges
- Sync your contacts list: the Garmin Messenger app can sync with your compatible smartphone's contacts list to make staying in touch even easier
- On-device display: high-end memory-in-pixel screen gives you the ability to confirm that messages have been sent, and you can even read responses right on the device
- Check-in messages: Check in with contacts directly from the inReach Messenger by using preset messages that do not count toward your allotted text messages with an active satellite subscription
- Remotely control your inReach Messenger device to send and receive text messages or trigger an interactive SOS using your compatible Garmin handhelds, marine equipment, aviation equipment, wearables or other select smart devices
- inReach weather forecast service: get detailed weather updates on inReach Messenger or your paired compatible device. You can even request forecasts for your current location, other waypoints or destinations on your itinerary
- Tracback routing feature navigates you back to your starting point the same way you came, should you get lost - right on your device
- Battery life:
- Up to 28 days with a message or location sent every 10 minutes with full sky view; up to 14 days with moderate tree cover
- Up to 6 days with a message or location sent every 2 minutes with full sky view; up to 3 days with moderate tree cover
- Up to 46 days with a message or location sent every 30 minutes with full sky view; up to 23 days with moderate tree cover
- Up to 1 year when powered off
- Other items of interest:
- USB-C interface
- Sensors: High-sensitivity receiver, GPS, Galileo, QZSS, BEIDOU, GPS compass (while moving)
- InReach® Features:
- Interactive SOS
- Interactive weather
- Send and receive text messages to SMS and email
- Send and receive text messages to other InReach device
- Send and receive group messages
Exchange locations with other InReach device - MapShare compatible with tracking
- Virtual keyboard for custom messaging
- InReach remote compatible
- Outdoor Applications:
- Compatible with Garmin Messenger app
- Garmin Explore website compatible
- Smart switching between Wi-Fi, mobile and satellite with Garmin Messenger app
- Connections: Wireless connectivity (Bluetooth®. ANT+®)
- In the box:
- inReach® Messenger
- Type A to Type C USB cable
- Documentation
- Note from Garmin: Satellite subscription required. Some jurisdictions regulate or prohibit the use of satellite communication devices. It is your responsibility to know and follow all applicable laws in the jurisdictions where the device is intended to be used.
