Garmin inReach® Mini 3 Plus SOS Satellite Communicator
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Stay connected whenever your adventure takes you beyond cellular range with the Garmin inReach Mini 3 Plus. Designed for hikers, backcountry explorers, and outdoor enthusiasts, this rugged SOS satellite communicator provides peace of mind when venturing off the grid. With a vibrant color touchscreen, a built-in speaker, and an internal microphone, it allows you to easily exchange longer text messages, share photos, and send voice notes from anywhere on the globe using the Iridium satellite network.
Key Features
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Global satellite coverage for off-grid communication and SOS messaging
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Exchange texts, photos, and voice messages without cell service
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Built-in speaker and microphone for voice messages and commands
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1.9-inch high-resolution intuitive color touchscreen
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Up to 350 hours of battery life with 10-minute tracking
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Rugged, impact-resistant, and IP67 water-rated design
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Seamless Wi-Fi, cellular, and satellite connectivity transition
Description
The Garmin inReach Mini 3 Plus brings the comfort and security of home to the most remote corners of the world. Built to endure extreme temperatures and harsh environments, this compact, impact-resistant, and IP67 water-rated device ensures you are never truly out of touch. Whether you are navigating dense forests or summiting distant peaks, the device seamlessly switches between Wi-Fi, cellular, and the global Iridium satellite network when paired with the Garmin Messenger smartphone app. It delivers absolute peace of mind with 24/7 interactive SOS messaging to the Garmin Response international coordination center, ensuring professional emergency help is always just a button press away.
Beyond emergency support, the inReach Mini 3 Plus revolutionizes backcountry communication with a built-in speaker and microphone for recording 30-second voice messages and utilizing hands-free voice control. Its intuitive 1.9-inch high-resolution color touchscreen lets you easily type text messages up to 1,600 characters, read transcribed voice notes, and view received photos directly on the display. Navigation is equally advanced, offering a digital compass, TracBack routing to return exactly the way you came, and LiveTrack sharing so family can follow your progress without you needing to point the device at the sky. Powered by an internal rechargeable lithium battery that delivers up to 350 hours of life in tracking mode, you can explore further with total confidence.
WHAT YOU'LL LOVE
VOICE MESSAGES
Use the built-in speaker and microphone on the device or your compatible smartphone paired to the Garmin Messenger™ app to send a 30-second voice message, no cell coverage needed. You can also read transcribed voice messages on the color display.
TEXT MESSAGES
Use the keyboard on the touchscreen display to exchange longer text messages with up to 1,600 characters each, directly on the device. Or, connect your compatible smartphone to the Garmin Messenger app, and exchange text messages, send emojis and reactions, or start a group chat.
PHOTO SHARING
Share photos1 of your adventures 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 color display.
SOS MESSAGING
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 center, for help in an emergency. And, instead of relying on tower-based cellphone coverage, your messages are sent via the global Iridium satellite network.
LIVETRACK™ SHARING
With an active inReach satellite subscription, you can easily let friends or family follow your location while you’re on the move; no need to point your device directly toward the sky to find satellites. From your web-based LiveTrack page, they can see your progress, including distance, time and elevation.
STAY ON TRACK
Use the Garmin Explore smartphone app to enhance your experience; plan your trip and follow your course to your destination and back.
Features
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Global Iridium Coverage: Send messages and trigger an SOS via the global Iridium satellite network when outside of standard cellphone coverage (active subscription required).
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Voice Messaging: Utilize the built-in speaker and microphone to record and send 30-second voice messages directly from the device or a paired compatible smartphone.
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Expanded Text Messaging: Type out longer text messages of up to 1,600 characters using the touchscreen keyboard, or use the Garmin Messenger app for group chats, emojis, and reactions.
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Off-Grid Photo Sharing: Pair with your compatible smartphone to share photos of your journey and view received photos right on the device’s color display.
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Interactive SOS: Send an interactive SOS message with your precise GPS coordinates to the 24/7-staffed Garmin Response international coordination center.
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Color Touchscreen: Tap and swipe easily through menus, messages, and photos on the bright, 1.9-inch intuitive color touchscreen display.
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Extended Battery Life: Keep your adventure going with up to 350 hours of battery life using 10-minute inReach tracking, or up to 95 hours in performance messaging mode.
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LiveTrack Sharing: Allow friends and family to view your real-time distance, time, elevation, and progress on a web-based LiveTrack page.
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Voice Control: Conveniently handle check-ins, start tracking, and perform other routine tasks hands-free using simple voice commands.
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TracBack Routing: Navigate safely back to your starting point by following the exact same path you took, ensuring you always find your way home.
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Seamless App Integration: Use the Garmin Messenger app to automatically transition from Wi-Fi or cellular service to the satellite network as you head off the grid.
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Advanced GPS Accuracy: An internal antenna automatically acquires satellites to constantly update your latitude and longitude in wooded, dense, and remote locations.
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Garmin Share: Instantly share your saved locations and courses with friends who are using compatible Garmin devices.
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Built for the Backcountry: Rely on a tough, compact, and impact-resistant design that is IP67 water-rated and built to operate in extreme temperatures.
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Garmin Weather: Request detailed weather reports and forecasts for your current location or your upcoming destination.
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Digital Compass: Get highly accurate bearings to maintain your course even while you are standing completely still.
Specifications ▼
| General | |
| Lens Material | chemically strengthened glass |
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| Dimension | 2.16" x 3.85" x 1.05" (5.50 x 9.80 x 2.67 cm) |
| Weight | 4.42 oz (125.2 g) |
| Water rating | IP67 |
| MIL-STD-810 | yes (thermal, shock, water); bare unit only |
| Touchscreen | ✓ |
| Display Type | sunlight-readable, transflective color memory-in-pixel (MIP) |
| Display Size | 1.52" x 1.14," 1.9" diagonal (38.56 x 28.98 mm, 48.26 mm diagonal) |
| Display resolution | 306 x 230 pixels |
| Battery Type | Rechargeable internal lithium-ion |
| Battery life | Up to 350 hours with 10-minute inReach tracking Up to 95 hours in performance messaging mode |
| Interface | USB-C |
| Maps & Memory | |
| Basemap | ✓ |
| Automatic routing (turn by turn routing on roads) for outdoor activities | yes (via Garmin Explore App) |
| Satellite Imagery | yes (via Garmin Explore App) |
| Includes detailed hydrographic features (coastlines, lake/river shorelines, wetlands and perennial and seasonal streams) | yes (via Garmin Explore App) |
| Includes searchable points of interests (parks, campgrounds, scenic lookouts and picnic sites) | yes (via Garmin Explore App) |
| Displays national, state and local parks, forests, and wilderness areas | yes (via Garmin Explore App) |
| Waypoints | ✓ |
| Courses | unlimited |
| Activities | unlimited |
| GPX imports | ✓ |
| Sensors | |
| GPS | ✓ |
| Galileo | ✓ |
| QZSS | ✓ |
| BeiDou | ✓ |
| Compass | ✓ |
| High-sensitivity receiver | ✓ |
| GPS compass (while moving) | ✓ |
| Multi-band frequency support | ✓ |
| Daily Smart Features | |
| Weather forecasts | yes (via Garmin Explore App) |
| Compatible with Garmin Messenger app | ✓ |
| Voice command | ✓ |
| Voice notes | ✓ |
| Garmin Share | ✓ |
| Passcode | ✓ |
| Next Word, Auto Complete, Auto Correct | yes (Next Word, Auto Complete) |
| Safety and Tracking Features | |
| LiveTrack | ✓ |
| Safety siren | ✓ |
| Outdoor Recreation | |
| Point-to-point navigation | ✓ |
| TracBack® | ✓ |
| Picture viewer | ✓ |
| inReach® Features | |
| Interactive SOS | ✓ |
| Weather | ✓ |
| Send and receive text messages to SMS and email | ✓ |
| Send and receive text messages to other inReach device | ✓ |
| Send and receive group messages | ✓ |
| Send and receive photos | ✓ |
| Send and receive voice messages | ✓ |
| Send and receive 1,600 character messages | ✓ |
| Exchange locations with other inReach device | ✓ |
| LiveTrack | ✓ |
| Virtual keyboard for custom messaging | ✓ |
| inReach remote compatible | ✓ |
| Outdoor Applications | |
| Compatible with Garmin Explore™ app | ✓ |
| Garmin Explore website compatible | ✓ |
| Smart switching between Wi-Fi, Cellular and Satellite with Garmin Messenger app | ✓ |
| Networking & Connections | |
| Wireless Connectivity | yes (BLE) |
In the Box
- inReach Mini 3 Plus satellite communicator
- Charging/data cable
- Loop carabiner
- Documentation