Garmin inReach® Mini 3 SOS Satellite Communicator

Stay connected and safe whenever your adventures take you beyond cellular range with the Garmin inReach Mini 3. Designed for hikers, backpackers, and outdoor enthusiasts, this rugged SOS satellite communicator brings the peace of mind of global coverage to your most remote expeditions. With an intuitive color touchscreen and seamless smartphone integration, it allows you to easily exchange text messages, navigate confidently, and trigger an interactive SOS to a 24/7 international coordination center, ensuring that home is always closer than you think.

Key Features

• Global Iridium® satellite network coverage for reliable off-grid communication

• Interactive SOS messaging to the 24/7-staffed Garmin Response℠ Center

• 1.9-inch intuitive high-resolution color touchscreen display

• Exchange text messages directly on the device or via a paired smartphone

• Up to 350 hours of battery life using 10-minute tracking mode

• Rugged, impact-resistant design with an IP67 water rating

• TracBack® routing and precise GPS accuracy in dense environments

• Seamless network switching between Wi-Fi, cellular, and satellite via app

Description

The Garmin inReach Mini 3 is a highly durable, compact satellite communicator engineered to keep you connected in environments where cell towers simply won't reach. Built to withstand extreme temperatures and impact, this IP67 water-rated device is an essential safety companion for the backcountry. It leverages the global Iridium satellite network to provide reliable, two-way communication and off-grid location sharing. By pairing the device with the Garmin Messenger or Garmin Explore apps on your compatible smartphone, it automatically and seamlessly transitions between Wi-Fi, cellular, and satellite networks, keeping you in touch with loved ones and providing absolute confidence when venturing completely off the grid.

This device is packed with powerful features designed to make remote navigation and communication effortless. It boasts a brilliant 1.9-inch color touchscreen display where you can easily type out text messages, tap through intuitive menus, and view photos. In an emergency, you can trigger an interactive SOS message with your exact GPS coordinates directly to Garmin Response, a 24/7-staffed international coordination center. You also gain access to advanced navigation tools like TracBack routing, a digital compass, and highly accurate GPS that acquires satellites even in dense or heavily wooded locations. Combined with an impressive battery life of up to 350 hours using 10-minute tracking, the inReach Mini 3 ensures you stay on course and in contact from the start of your journey to your safe return.

Features

• Global Satellite Coverage: Send and receive messages or trigger an emergency SOS via the reliable Iridium satellite network when you travel beyond standard cellphone coverage (active subscription required).
  
  

• Two-Way Text Messaging: Use the touchscreen keyboard to type messages directly on the device, or connect via the Garmin Messenger app to send emojis, reactions, and start group chats.
  
  

• Interactive SOS Alerts: Explore with peace of mind knowing you can send an interactive SOS message with your precise GPS coordinates to the 24/7-staffed Garmin Response center.
  
  

• Color Touchscreen: Easily tap and swipe through menus, read text messages, and view photos on the bright, 1.9-inch intuitive color display.
  
  

• Extended Battery Life: Keep your expedition powered with an internal, rechargeable lithium battery that provides up to 350 hours of use while running 10-minute inReach tracking.
  
  

• LiveTrack Sharing: Let friends and family follow your progress, distance, time, and elevation on a web-based page without needing to point the device directly toward the sky.
  
  

• TracBack Routing: Navigate safely back to your exact starting point by following the same path you took, ensuring you never lose your way in the backcountry.
  
  

• Seamless Connectivity: Use the Garmin Messenger app to automatically switch between your smartphone's Wi-Fi or cellular service and the device's satellite network.
  
  

• Advanced GPS Accuracy: Rely on a built-in antenna that automatically acquires satellites to constantly update your latitude and longitude in wooded, dense, and remote locations.
  
  

• Rugged Backcountry Design: Take on extreme temperatures with a compact, tough, and impact-resistant device that features an IP67 water rating.
  
  

• Check-In Messages: Send simple check-in messages to friends and family that do not count against your allotted text message limit.
  
  

• Digital Compass: Get highly accurate directional bearings to help maintain your course, even while you are standing completely still.
  
  

• Garmin Explore App: Enhance your outdoor experience by planning trips and following your course to your destination and back using your paired smartphone.
  
  

• Garmin Weather: Stay ahead of changing conditions by requesting detailed weather reports and forecasts for your current location or planned destinations.
  
  

• Remote Device Control: Send and receive texts or trigger an interactive SOS remotely by connecting the communicator to select compatible Garmin products.
  
  

• Garmin Share Integration: Easily share your saved locations and custom courses directly with friends using their own compatible Garmin devices.
  
  

• Smartphone Syncing: Quickly find and sync your contacts using the Garmin Messenger app for fast, easy communication on the trail.

In the Box

• inReach Mini 3 satellite communicator
• Charging/data cable
• Documentation