Description
Garmin inReach Mini 2 Rental – satellite messaging and tracking in a small and compact package, with longer battery life and more features!
OER’s Garmin inReach Mini 2 Rental offers backcountry communication, tracking, SOS, social media sharing and more.
- Measuring just under 4” tall by 2” wide and weighing a mere 3.5 oz, inReach Mini 2 is fit for exterior pack pockets or accessory loops. It connects for messaging via the 100% global Iridium satellite network. You don’t have to worry about being within range of a cell tower or encountering spotty coverage.
- Send messages to email and SMS numbers
- Activate Tracking and your personalized Mapshare url to allow family and friends back to watch your progress in real time.
- Trigger an interactive SOS to the 24/7 search and rescue monitoring center
- Pair it with your mobile device (Apple iOS, Android, or Kindle Fire via Bluetooth) and free Explore app to access downloadable maps, color aerial imagery and more.
- Optional inReach weather forecast service provides detailed updates directly to your inReach Mini or paired device; basic and premium weather packages available
- Waterproof/dustproof (IPX7, standard submersion to 1m for 30 min.); impact-resistant (Mil-STD-810G for shock)
- 14 days of battery life in 10-minute tracking mode with a clear view to the sky
- The Garmin inReach Mini 2 is easily charged using the included USB C cable, and can be used with most solar chargers.
SOS messages are received by GEOS, a worldwide emergency response coordination center with 24/7/365 staffing.
For complete technical specifications and detailed features see the inReach Mini 2 page at Garmin
More information on Garmin InReach Rental data plans available in the ‘Data’ tab.
The following uses are available for the InReach:
• Pre-Set messages: Create 3 pre-written messages with pre-determined recipients.
• Messages: create a custom message on the fly and send to a contact or email/sms number.
• Incoming Messages: messages sent to your device
• SOS message: communications with Search and Rescue upon pushing the SOS button
• Tracking: send out tracking pings for folks back home to follow on your MapShare. Tracking intervals available from 2 minutes to 4 hours.
• Location Pings: allows folks to ping your location from the MapShare site (device must be powered on with view of sky)
• Weather – request a weather report for your location
Plan Options:
Level 1 Basic – included in all rental for no additional cost:
• Pre-Set messages: Unlimited
• Text Messages (incoming and outgoing): 10 messages included & $0.50/message overage.
• SOS messages: Unlimited
• Tracking: 10minute+ tracking intervals. $0.10/tracking point sent
• Location Pings: $0.10/ping
• Weather: $1.00/request
Level 2 – $30.00/rental
• Pre-Set messages: Unlimited
• Text Messages (incoming and outgoing): 30 messages included & $0.50/message overage.
• SOS messages: Unlimited
• Tracking: 10minute+ tracking intervals. Unlimited tracking points
• Location Pings: Unlimited
• Weather: $1.00/request
Level 3 – $60.00/rental
• Pre-Set messages: Unlimited
• Text Messages (incoming and outgoing): Unlimited
• SOS messages: Unlimited
• Tracking: 2minute+ tracking intervals. Unlimited tracking points
• Location Pings: Unlimited
• Weather: Basic: Unlimited; Premium: $1.00/request
Choosing your plan:
Basic – might send a message or 2 but using mainly for emergencies
Level 2 – more included messaging and ability to use unlimited tracking and location pinging. Great for when you plan to message more and possibly track your travels.
Level 3 – unlimited messaging and detailed tracking. For high use.
Mini 2 vs Mini
Battery
Mini 2: up to 14 days at 10 minute tracking with full sky view
Mini: up to 90 hours at 10 minute tracking with full sky view
Mini 2: 5 days at 10 minute tracking and 1 second logging
Mini: 35 hours at 10 minute tracking and 1 second logging
Other
Mini 2: 1000, waypoints, 100 routes
Mini: 500 waypoints, 20 routes
Mini 2 features that the Mini does not have: GALILEO, QZSS, Compass,
