Garmin inReach Mini 3 Satellite Communicator

Stay connected with inReach Mini 3, the rugged SOS satellite communicator¹ with a colour touchscreen display. When your adventure takes you beyond cellular range, inReach technology lets you send and receive text messages with an active subscription.

Trigger the one-touch interactive SOS for 24/7 access to GEOS emergency response experts, who coordinate multilingual rescue with your exact location and vital details. Pair it effortlessly with your phone for two-way texting, weather forecasts, basic GPS navigation, and TracBack return routing - turning potential isolation into empowered exploration. Ruggedly built to MIL-STD-810 standards, it's drop-proof, dust-tight, and waterproof to 1 ATM (10m), thriving in -20°C to 60°C extremes. With up to 5 days of battery life in 10-minute tracking mode (extendable indefinitely via solar add-ons), the inReach Mini 3 Plus isn't just gear - it's your off-grid guardian angel, now with richer ways to stay connected.

Elevate your safety and storytelling with smart features that fit any adventure style: customize quick-text check-ins ("Safe at camp!"), share live locations for group coordination, or download forecasts to dodge storms before they hit. No subscription? It still works as a basic GPS beacon, but unlock the full magic with flexible plans starting at $15/month for 10 messages - scale to unlimited for heavy users. Bluetooth 5.0 syncs flawlessly with iOS/Android via the Earthmate app for offline maps and virtual keyboards, while the intuitive LED interface and carabiner clip make it glance-and-go simple. Backed by Garmin's 1-year warranty, this communicator empowers bolder solo treks, family expeditions, or professional ops where every signal counts - because out there, connection is confidence.

Features

• Enhanced Satellite Messaging: Global two-way text/emails anywhere, plus photo and voice clips via app (subscription required)
• Interactive SOS: One-tap 24/7 rescue response with your location & medical profile, and live progress updates
• Location & Navigation: Share positions, view coordinates, get weather alerts, and use TracBack to navigate back to start
• Weather: On-demand local forecasts
• Rugged Portability: Ultra-compact (100g, 3.9x6.5x2.2 cm), MIL-STD-810 thermal/shock resistance, 10m waterproof
• Battery: Up to 5 days tracking - solar extendable
• Garmin App: Earthmate integration for offline maps, keyboard, route planning, and hands-free voice-to-text
• Bluetooth Simplicity: 5.0 connectivity for effortless phone pairing and firmware updates
• Plans: From $15/mo (10 msgs), scales to unlimited, no long-term lock-in, cancel anytime

 

Additional Information

Battery Type: Rechargeable lithium-ion
Battery Life: Up to 5 days (10-min tracking) - up to 28 days (smartwatch mode) - indefinite with solar
Waterproof Rating: IPX7 (1 m / 1 hr) - 1 ATM (10 m)
Satellite Network: Iridium (100% global coverage)
Operating Temperature: -20°C to 60°C
Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.0, USB-C
Memory: 2,000 messages - 250 waypoints
Subscription Required: Yes (starting from $15/month for messaging)

Material

Plastic / Electrical

Dimensions

55 x 98 x 26.7 mm