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Garmin inReach Mini 3 – Compact Satellite Communicator with SOS & Two-Way Texting

Garmin inReach Mini 3 – Compact Satellite Communicator with SOS & Two-Way Texting

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Global Satellite Messaging • Interactive SOS • Color Touchscreen • Long Battery Life

Stay connected when cell service disappears with the Garmin inReach Mini 3, a rugged, compact satellite communicator built for hiking, hunting, overlanding, backcountry travel, and emergency preparedness. It offers two-way text messaging, interactive SOS, location sharing, and weather access over the Iridium satellite network, all in a lightweight device designed for remote adventures.

Reliable Communication Beyond Cell Coverage

When your trip takes you off-grid, the inReach Mini 3 helps you stay in touch with family, teammates, or emergency responders. With an active subscription, you can send and receive messages, share your location, and trigger SOS messaging from almost anywhere with satellite coverage.

Interactive SOS for Emergency Response

For serious backcountry safety, the inReach Mini 3 includes interactive SOS, letting you send an emergency alert and communicate with responders during an incident. That makes it a smart choice for solo hikers, hunters, climbers, paddlers, and anyone traveling outside reliable cellular range.

Compact Design, Big Upgrade

The Mini 3 updates the inReach line with a 1.9-inch color touchscreen, while still keeping physical controls for practical field use. It also adds multi-band GNSS, a more rugged build, and improved storage compared with the earlier Mini 2.

Built for the Outdoors

Designed for harsh environments, the inReach Mini 3 features IP67 dust and water resistance and MIL-STD-810 durability, making it well-suited for rough weather, dust, and demanding outdoor conditions.

Long Battery Life for Extended Trips

Battery life is one of the inReach Mini 3’s biggest strengths. Garmin lists up to 350 hours with 10-minute inReach tracking, making it a dependable tool for multi-day trips and remote expeditions where charging opportunities are limited.

Key Features

  • Two-way satellite texting for off-grid communication
  • Interactive SOS messaging for emergencies
  • 1.9" color touchscreen with button controls
  • Multi-band GNSS support for improved positioning
  • IP67 + MIL-STD-810 durability for rugged use
  • Bluetooth connectivity and Garmin Explore compatibility

Who It’s For

The Garmin inReach Mini 3 is ideal for:

  • Backpackers and hikers
  • Hunters and anglers
  • Overlanders and off-road travelers
  • Climbers and mountaineers
  • Anyone wanting a compact emergency satellite communicator

Go farther with confidence using the Garmin inReach Mini 3 — a compact, rugged satellite communicator built for off-grid messaging, emergency SOS, and dependable backcountry safety.

Specifications

GENERAL:

- Lens Material : chemically strengthened glass
- Dimensions: 2.16" x 3.85" x 1.05" (5.50 x 9.80 x 2.67 cm)
- Weight: 4.31 oz (122.2 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
- Interface: USB-C

MAPS AND MEMORY

- Basemap
- Automatic routing (turn by turn routing on roads) for outdoor activities via Garmin Explore App
- Satellite Imagery 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 via Garmin Explore App
- Compatible with Garmin Messenger app
- Garmin Share
- Passcode
- Next Word, Auto Complete, Auto Correct (Next Word, Auto Complete)

SAFETY AND TRACKING FEATURES
- LiveTrack

OUTDOO RECREATION
- Point-to-point navigation
- TracBack

IN REACH 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
- 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

CONNECTIONS
- Wireless Connectivity: yes (BLE)

What's Included

inReach Mini 3 satellite communicator
Charging/data cable
Documentation

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HOME IS CLOSER THAN YOU THINK

Stay connected with inReach Mini 3, the rugged SOS satellite communicator 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.

  • GLOBAL COVERAGE VIA THE IRIDIUM® SATELLITE NETWORK

  • IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY, TRIGGER AN INTERACTIVE SOS MESSAGE TO THE GARMIN RESPONSE℠ CENTERE

  • EXCHANGE TEXT MESSAGES WHEN OFF THE GRID

  • RUGGED DESIGN AND HIGH-RESOLUTION COLOR TOUCHSCREEN

  • GET UP TO 350 HOURS OF BATTERY LIFE WITH 10-MINUTE INREACH TRACKING

  • FOLLOW YOUR COURSE TO YOUR DESTINATION AND BACK WHEN PAIRED WITH THE GARMIN EXPLORE™APP ON YOUR SMARTPHONE

  • TEXT MESSAGES

    Use the keyboard on the touchscreen display to exchange text messages1directly on the device. Or, connect your compatible smartphone to theGarmin Messenger app, and exchange text messages, send emojis and reactions, or start a group chat.

  • SOS MESSAGING

    Explore with peace of mind knowing you can send an interactive SOS message1with 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.

  • GARMIN WEATHER

    Get weather reports and request forecasts for your destinations.

  • TRACBACK ROUTING

    Use this feature to navigate back to where you started, the same way you came.

EXPLORE CONNECTED

COMMUNICATE

  • CHECK-IN MESSAGES

    Send simple check-in messages that do not count toward your allotted text messages.

  • SYNC YOUR CONTACTS

    Easily find your contacts with the Garmin Messenger app and your compatible smartphone.

  • SEAMLESS CONNECTION

    Use the Garmin Messenger app with Wi-Fi wireless technology or the cellular connection of your smartphone to send messages. Once you’re beyond cell service or Wi-Fi connection, the device seamlessly switches to the satellite network1.

  • CONTROL REMOTELY

    Send and receive text messages, or send an interactive SOS message remotely by connecting select compatible Garmin products.

  • GPS ACCURACY

    The built-in antenna automatically acquires satellites to update your latitude and longitude positions. You’ll get global satellite reception in wooded, dense and remote locations.

  • GARMIN SHARE

    Easily share saved locations and courses with friends’ compatible Garmin devices.

BUILT FOR THE BACKCOUNTRY

  • COLOR TOUCHSCREEN

    Tap and swipe through menus, and view photos on the 1.9-inch intuitive color touchscreen display.

  • RUGGED DESIGN

    Made to operate in extreme temperatures, this compact device is tough, durable, impact-resistant and water-rated to IP67.

  • DIGITAL COMPASS

    Get accurate bearings even while you are standing still.

  • BATTERY THAT LASTS

    The internal, rechargeable lithium battery gives you up to 350 hours with 10-minute inReach tracking.