Garmin inReach Mini 2, Lightweight and Compact Satellite Communicator, Hiking Handheld, Orange - 010-02602-00

If you're looking at this product then you most likely know all about it so no point in me repeating all of its features. When I purchased mine, the most basic monthly subscription service cost about £13. A few months later it was reduced to around £8 per month which I feel is more reasonable. I take this with me every time I'm out on the hills and it provides a reassuring level of peace of mind. It is possible to stop and start the subscription when you think you won't be needing it, but I always forget to do so.

Really pleased. Bought this after having to be rescued by a helicopter in the USA where we had no signal at the scene of a medical incident and my wife had to drive off and leave me to get help. Tested in regularly in the US recently when out of mobile / cellphone coverage and it worked perfectly, linked to the relevant Garmin App on my phone - you do not need to have mobile / cellphone signal to do this, the device relays the message on the phone via Satellite. You do need an active subscription to the relevant Garmin service. It will not work without this. It is also NOT a personal locator beacon don't mistake it for one or assume it functions like one. This allows two -way comms.

I’m a sold mountain hiker, this is a potential life saver, works amazingly well. The sos is a great feature along with the two way communication with your selected contacts. Waterproof, shockproof. Easy to use with the correct subscription

I'm really happy with the Garmin, it's nice and quick to establish a connection. I was able to sign up with a introductory offer and on a couple of walks I also tested the messaging feature when I didn't have any signal, was a great reassurance to know I can send a message without any signal even just for a check in point.

I bought this because for £50 more than the Messenger it provided navigation features and since I don;t have a GPS device(other than my phone) I thought it would provide an extra level of safety. In practice the navigation features were so awkward to use that I just stuck with my phone, so I wish I'd just got the Messenger and saved my money. As a messenger it performed near faultlessly - one check-in message did go missing but all others reached my wife. About 50% of them had no location data because the mini couldn't get a fix. I. used both the Mini and the Garmin messenger app to send (and receive one) messages and the switch between phone and Mini was seamless. And the transmission switch using the phone from cell to satellite also worked as advertised. The software UI is awful. It's completely non-logical with navigation and tracking features randomly scattered around the menus. I'm sure you get used to it eventually but for a beginner it is dreadful. Also, there is no clear indication of whether a message is being sent/has been sent/failed. You press the button and just wait and trust that it will go through. The Garmin Explore navigation app is the worst I've used and made worse by the strange mix of terms used - tracks, routes, courses... Some work with some devices but not others. It's confusing and surely unnecessary. In the end, it was easiest to use (any) other app and export a GPX file and then import it to the Mini. I didn't have to use the SOS, and hopefully never will, but it was reassuring to know it was there. I also bought a cheap holder/attachment for my rucksack strap that helped with usage on trail. Having it dangle via the supplied karabiner didn't feel safe. EDIT: After 6 months of use I have figured out the explore app and it is usable. The actual navigation on the in reach works well most of the time and I have used it on several trails now. I still treat it as a backup to the phone app which obviously has a bigger screen and so shows more context. But the in reach has been useful confirmation of which side of a fork to take for example. Enough that I am now glad I paid extra for the mini over the messenger.

I had the original "large" inReach that lasted 10+ years and travelled many miles by plane, train, Jeep and foot. Its clearly a personal choice but if off solo or somewhere where cell coverage in spotty or non existent then this device plus its subscription to me is table stakes. If something goes wrong and you're looking at the worst case scenario then this gizmo might make a serious difference. It's so small, usable via its diminutive little screen and while not necessary can be paired with a phone. My subscription includes the every 10 minute location ping to the sat net which I turn on diligently for serious hikes and little local noddy ones. My loved ones like this gizmo too!! Photo is the old "dead one", new one much smaller.

Invaluable when you really need it but seems like a waste of money most of the time. The subscription system has now changed so not sure how much longer I will keep it as my iPhone now has satellite compatibility. I use it when sailing and motorcycling abroad , invaluable whilst sailing.

I bought this for my son who is out trecking in the mountains a lot and to ease my worrying about him. It’s a very good product. It shows a clear thick blue line on his tracking route and shows a blue dot when it’s updated his location every fifteen minutes or so. It gives time, speed of walking and latitude/longitude. So far it’s been very reliable. occasionally if my internet has a poor signal then it won’t show up. it seems to be able to cope with remote locations. I would recommend.

Excelente, yo lo uso para que mi familia me ubique cuando salgo en la moto, hay que comprar un paquete de emergencia, bajar una app de Garmin, nada difícil.

Pues un elemento de seguridad muy útil para quien haga actividades en zonas sin cobertura. Resistente, pequeño y de calidad Garmin. Puedes enviar mensajes a contactos, compartir ubicación y enviar una señal SOS al centro de Garmin para que den la alarma a los servicios de auxilio de la zona en la que te encuentres. Este modelo a mí modo de ver es mejor que el mini 3 para actividades acuáticas por carecer de pantalla táctil y tener botones físicos. No me pareció difícil de configurar. Requiere suscripción.

Never be out of network again! This gives us peace of mind when we are hiking, skiing or camping in the backcountry. I bought the scuba case as well, and bring these on every scuba dive. From the most remote mountain tops, to the bottom of the sea, I can send a text, or alert search and rescue of my location. Amazing technology, and one of the most important pieces of safety equipment to have in your kit.

Bought this device which is advertised to have a 14 days lasting battery as well could reach up to 30 days. On top of the cost of the equipment I activated ($50) plus got a freedom plan ($25). Had read a few reviews complaining about the short battery of this device compared to the 14-30 days advertised but thought it was only bad luck. First hike using it, the battery last less than 2 days which is very disappointing, tested again the equipment at home and same thing battery didn’t last 2 full days. I returned the equipment asking for a refund that seems to be on the way and I called Garmin to see if the activation fee and 1st usage payment could be cancelled and the answer was NO. If you need a reliable equipment that the battery will last your weekend hiking, this is not the right one for you.

Super pour envoyer les SMS, même en plein océan, avec option de déclenchement des secours