Home is closer than you think with inReach Mini 2. This compact satellite communicator1 adds peace of mind to your adventures without adding weight to your pack. Stay in touch globally with two-way communication and interactive SOS capabilities (active satellite subscription required).TracBack® routing navigates you back to your starting point the same way you came — right on your device. You can also share your location with loved ones back home by using your MapShare™ page or with your coordinates embedded in your messages.The digital compass delivers accurate heading information, even when you’re not moving. Use the Garmin Explore™ app on a compatible smartphone to plan trips, access topographical maps, create waypoints and courses you can sync to your device, and more.Stay on adventures longer with up to 14 days of battery life in 10-minute tracking mode or up to 30 days of use with the 30-minute tracking mode.Product Features:TWO-WAY MESSAGINGExchange text messages with loved ones back home, post to social media, or communicate inReach to inReach in the field.INTERACTIVE SOS ALERTSIn case of emergency, trigger an interactive SOS message to the Garmin IERCC, a 24/7 staffed emergency response coordination center.LOCATION SHARINGShare your location with loved ones back home at any time using your MapShare™ page or with your coordinates embedded in your messages.GLOBAL SATELLITE NETWORKInstead of relying on cellphone coverage, your messages, SOS alerts and location tracking are transferred via the global Iridium® satellite network.FLEXIBLE SATELLITE AIRTIME PLANSTo access the Iridium network and communicate with your inReach Mini 2, an active satellite subscription is required. You can opt for an annual package or a flexible month-to-month plan.COMPACT, RUGGED DESIGNDon’t let the 4” x 2” size and 3.5 oz weight fool you. inReach Mini 2 is tough, durable, impact resistant (MIL-STD-810) and water-rated to IPX7.TRACBACK ROUTINGThe TracBack routing feature navigates you back to your starting point the same way you came, should you get lost — right on your device.DIGITAL COMPASSGet accurate heading information — even when you’re not moving.BATTERY LIFEThe internal, rechargeable lithium battery gives you up to 14 days use at the default 10-minute tracking mode and up to 30 days with a 30-minute tracking interval.INREACH WEATHER FORECAST SERVICEGet detailed weather updates on inReach Mini 2 or a paired compatible device. You can even request forecasts for your current location or other waypoints or destinations on your itinerary.UNLIMITED CLOUD STORAGE AND TRIP PLANNINGGet free access to the cloud-powered Garmin Explore website on your computer to plan your trips, create preset messages and quick texts, sync and manage your device settings, and much more.Product Specifications:HIGH-SENSITIVITY RECEIVERYESDIMENSION2.04” x 3.90” x 1.03” (5.17 x 9.90 x 2.61 cm)DISPLAY SIZE0.9 x 0.9 (23 x 23 mm)DISPLAY RESOLUTION176 x 176 pixelsDISPLAY TYPEsunlight-readable, monochrome, transflective memory-in-pixel (MIP)WEIGHT3.5 oz (100.0 g)BATTERY TYPERechargeable internal lithium-ionBATTERY LIFEUp to 14 days at 10-minute tracking send interval with standard activity recording with full sky view |Up to 4 days with moderate tree cover (default) | Up to 5 days at 10-minute tracking send interval with high detail activity recording with full sky view | Up to 2 days with moderate tree cover | Up to 30 days at 30-minute tracking send interval with standard activity recording with full sky view Up to 10 days with moderate tree cover | Up to 1 year when powered offWATERPROOFIPX7INTERFACEUSB-CWAYPOINTS/FAVORITES/LOCATIONS1000COURSES100ACTIVITIES200GPSYESGALILEOYESQZSSYESCOMPASSYESGPS COMPASS (WHILE MOVING)YESWEATHERYESPOINT-TO-POINT NAVIGATIONYESINTERACTIVE SOSYESSEND AND RECEIVE TEXT MESSAGES TO SMS AND EMAILYESSEND AND RECEIVE TEXT MESSAGES TO OTHER INREACH DEVICESYESEXCHANGE LOCATIONS WITH OTHER INREACH DEVICEYESMAPSHARE COMPATIBLE WITH TRACKINGYESVIRTUAL KEYBOARD FOR CUSTOM MESSAGINGYESINREACH REMOTE COMPATIBLEYESCOMPATIBLE WITH GARMIN EXPLORE™ APPYESGARMIN EXPLORE WEBSITE COMPATIBLEYESGARMIN PILOT™ APP COMPATIBLEYESCONNECTIONS WIRELESS CONNECTIVITYyes (BLUETOOTH®, ANT+®)WARRANTYGarmin Warranty