Name: Garmin inReach Mini 2 Satellite Handheld
Brand: Garmin
SKU: 75375928123
Availability: InStock

{"reviews":[{"id":7082006,"locale":"en_US","rating":5,"title":"Scheels asked why I purchased this","text":"\"Dear Scheels I chose this product bc l have a very strong desire not to die in the wilderness bc I didn't have a satellite communication device in my time of need, with great value in their search and rescue plans this item is a must have. Ps I’m a loving father of two dogs and can’t bare the thought of their mother having them for life\"","textLength":340,"csFlag":false,"inappropriateFlag":false,"reviewedFlag":true,"autoModerated":true,"published":true,"incentivized":false,"upVotes":5,"downVotes":0,"orderId":"490576154","dimensions":[],"responses":[],"tags":[],"media":{"photo":[],"video":[],"audio":[]},"user":{"nickName":"Kevin.M","firstName":"Kevin","lastName":"Mazzarella","emailAddress":"[email protected]","externalId":null,"city":null,"state":null,"country":null,"ageRange":null,"badge":null,"shopperProfiles":[]},"reviewedDate":"2025-09-25T18:43:00-04:00","purchaseDate":"2025-08-21T22:12:27-04:00","dateCreated":"2025-08-21T22:22:03-04:00","customData":[],"incentiveType":null,"campaign":null,"deviceFingerprint":null,"topics":[],"catalogItems":[{"sku":"3816-010-02602","title":"Garmin inReach Mini 2 Satellite Handheld","url":"https://www.scheels.com/p/3816-010-02602","category":"electronics-gps","reviewCount":520,"ratingCount":520,"averageRating":4.1,"ratingBreakdown":{"1":44,"2":29,"3":53,"4":90,"5":304},"active":true,"attributes":[]}]},{"id":5005207,"locale":"en_US","rating":3,"title":"Seems Nice. Very Complicated. Confusing Use-Cases","text":"I bought this primarily for emergency situations. I already use the Gaia GPS app with a premium membership subscription. I can download a map for my area (with a large variety of map layers) and use it when offline to find my way. I just needed something for emergencies or for sharing location while offline. \n\nThis product and the two apps that work with it have a lot of functionality that only work when online. Or they provide little value but use precious battery power or satellite time. i.e. creating waypoints and routes, syncing with the device, following those routes, etc. \n\nSeems Garmin is providing more functionality to justify its cost to the purchaser but is just muddying the water and making the whole user experience more confusing. \n\nI'll give it more learning time out in the wild but it seems the most valuable features to me are SOS messaging and maybe Mapshare. BTW, the Mapshare site should be more intuitive and not require that I 'train' those I'm sharing it with.","textLength":992,"csFlag":false,"inappropriateFlag":false,"reviewedFlag":false,"autoModerated":false,"published":true,"incentivized":false,"upVotes":0,"downVotes":0,"orderId":null,"dimensions":[],"responses":[],"tags":[],"media":{"photo":[],"video":[],"audio":[]},"user":{"nickName":"Brad in AZ","firstName":null,"lastName":null,"emailAddress":null,"externalId":null,"city":null,"state":null,"country":null,"ageRange":null,"badge":null,"shopperProfiles":[]},"reviewedDate":null,"purchaseDate":null,"dateCreated":"2024-06-21T00:00:00-04:00","customData":[],"incentiveType":null,"campaign":null,"deviceFingerprint":null,"topics":[],"syndication":{"sourceName":"Garmin","siteUrl":"https://www.garmin.com/en-US/","logoUrl":"https://images.turnto.com/site/syndicationlogos/1652_LH48.png"},"catalogItems":[{"sku":"3816-010-02602","title":"Garmin inReach Mini 2 Satellite Handheld","url":"https://www.scheels.com/p/3816-010-02602","category":"electronics-gps","reviewCount":520,"ratingCount":520,"averageRating":4.1,"ratingBreakdown":{"1":44,"2":29,"3":53,"4":90,"5":304},"active":true,"attributes":[]}]},{"id":4834174,"locale":"en_US","rating":3,"title":"Works well but complicated","text":"I bought this a month ago and used it a few times. The unit works well but trying to figure out how to best use it and what plan to get is complicated. This unit has activities, tracks, check in messages, standard messages, routes..... There is significant opportunity to simplify. I bought this for safety when I am off the grid. For that purpose, it does a good job. I would definitely rework the plans and software to improve the user experience.","textLength":449,"csFlag":false,"inappropriateFlag":false,"reviewedFlag":false,"autoModerated":false,"published":true,"incentivized":false,"upVotes":0,"downVotes":0,"orderId":null,"dimensions":[],"responses":[],"tags":[],"media":{"photo":[],"video":[],"audio":[]},"user":{"nickName":"gfbrett","firstName":null,"lastName":null,"emailAddress":null,"externalId":null,"city":null,"state":null,"country":null,"ageRange":null,"badge":null,"shopperProfiles":[]},"reviewedDate":null,"purchaseDate":null,"dateCreated":"2024-06-19T00:00:00-04:00","customData":[],"incentiveType":null,"campaign":null,"deviceFingerprint":null,"topics":[],"syndication":{"sourceName":"Garmin","siteUrl":"https://www.garmin.com/en-US/","logoUrl":"https://images.turnto.com/site/syndicationlogos/1652_LH48.png"},"catalogItems":[{"sku":"3816-010-02602","title":"Garmin inReach Mini 2 Satellite Handheld","url":"https://www.scheels.com/p/3816-010-02602","category":"electronics-gps","reviewCount":520,"ratingCount":520,"averageRating":4.1,"ratingBreakdown":{"1":44,"2":29,"3":53,"4":90,"5":304},"active":true,"attributes":[]}]},{"id":4834173,"locale":"en_US","rating":5,"title":"Peace of mind","text":"Let’s my family know I’m safe while offshore and out of range","textLength":61,"csFlag":false,"inappropriateFlag":false,"reviewedFlag":false,"autoModerated":false,"published":true,"incentivized":false,"upVotes":0,"downVotes":0,"orderId":null,"dimensions":[],"responses":[],"tags":[],"media":{"photo":[],"video":[],"audio":[]},"user":{"nickName":"Chrisfish","firstName":null,"lastName":null,"emailAddress":null,"externalId":null,"city":null,"state":null,"country":null,"ageRange":null,"badge":null,"shopperProfiles":[]},"reviewedDate":null,"purchaseDate":null,"dateCreated":"2024-06-19T00:00:00-04:00","customData":[],"incentiveType":null,"campaign":null,"deviceFingerprint":null,"topics":[],"syndication":{"sourceName":"Garmin","siteUrl":"https://www.garmin.com/en-US/","logoUrl":"https://images.turnto.com/site/syndicationlogos/1652_LH48.png"},"catalogItems":[{"sku":"3816-010-02602","title":"Garmin inReach Mini 2 Satellite Handheld","url":"https://www.scheels.com/p/3816-010-02602","category":"electronics-gps","reviewCount":520,"ratingCount":520,"averageRating":4.1,"ratingBreakdown":{"1":44,"2":29,"3":53,"4":90,"5":304},"active":true,"attributes":[]}]},{"id":4831154,"locale":"en_US","rating":4,"title":"Used in Grand Canyon…Havasupai reservation","text":"90% happy… bought for safety. Sometimes at the base of the Grand Canyon, I would send a message, but it wouldn’t go out for a long time. That concerned me. It is still a great device and current mini 2 price very reasonable.","textLength":224,"csFlag":false,"inappropriateFlag":false,"reviewedFlag":false,"autoModerated":false,"published":true,"incentivized":false,"upVotes":0,"downVotes":0,"orderId":null,"dimensions":[],"responses":[],"tags":[],"media":{"photo":[],"video":[],"audio":[]},"user":{"nickName":"Mini 2","firstName":null,"lastName":null,"emailAddress":null,"externalId":null,"city":null,"state":null,"country":null,"ageRange":null,"badge":null,"shopperProfiles":[]},"reviewedDate":null,"purchaseDate":null,"dateCreated":"2024-06-18T00:00:00-04:00","customData":[],"incentiveType":null,"campaign":null,"deviceFingerprint":null,"topics":[],"syndication":{"sourceName":"Garmin","siteUrl":"https://www.garmin.com/en-US/","logoUrl":"https://images.turnto.com/site/syndicationlogos/1652_LH48.png"},"catalogItems":[{"sku":"3816-010-02602","title":"Garmin inReach Mini 2 Satellite Handheld","url":"https://www.scheels.com/p/3816-010-02602","category":"electronics-gps","reviewCount":520,"ratingCount":520,"averageRating":4.1,"ratingBreakdown":{"1":44,"2":29,"3":53,"4":90,"5":304},"active":true,"attributes":[]}]},{"id":4831153,"locale":"en_US","rating":1,"title":"Can’t cancel subscription","text":"I bought this a few weeks ago and would like to return it but now I am stuck paying the whole year subscription fee if I cancel it…not happy at all","textLength":147,"csFlag":false,"inappropriateFlag":false,"reviewedFlag":false,"autoModerated":false,"published":true,"incentivized":false,"upVotes":0,"downVotes":0,"orderId":null,"dimensions":[],"responses":[],"tags":[],"media":{"photo":[],"video":[],"audio":[]},"user":{"nickName":"NOT HAPPY-","firstName":null,"lastName":null,"emailAddress":null,"externalId":null,"city":null,"state":null,"country":null,"ageRange":null,"badge":null,"shopperProfiles":[]},"reviewedDate":null,"purchaseDate":null,"dateCreated":"2024-06-18T00:00:00-04:00","customData":[],"incentiveType":null,"campaign":null,"deviceFingerprint":null,"topics":[],"syndication":{"sourceName":"Garmin","siteUrl":"https://www.garmin.com/en-US/","logoUrl":"https://images.turnto.com/site/syndicationlogos/1652_LH48.png"},"catalogItems":[{"sku":"3816-010-02602","title":"Garmin inReach Mini 2 Satellite Handheld","url":"https://www.scheels.com/p/3816-010-02602","category":"electronics-gps","reviewCount":520,"ratingCount":520,"averageRating":4.1,"ratingBreakdown":{"1":44,"2":29,"3":53,"4":90,"5":304},"active":true,"attributes":[]}]},{"id":4831149,"locale":"en_US","rating":5,"title":"InReach mini2","text":"Partway through a 2000 mile bike journey. Have been in several areas without cell service but my family and friends can track/stalk me easily making sure I’m safe. My routes automatically loaded just in case my cell service and my garmin 1030 fail. Haven’t sent many messages yet, but tested the functionality. There is a slight delay with messages so you need to tell your family not to expect instant replies.","textLength":411,"csFlag":false,"inappropriateFlag":false,"reviewedFlag":false,"autoModerated":false,"published":true,"incentivized":false,"upVotes":0,"downVotes":0,"orderId":null,"dimensions":[],"responses":[],"tags":[],"media":{"photo":[],"video":[],"audio":[]},"user":{"nickName":"Bgscuba","firstName":null,"lastName":null,"emailAddress":null,"externalId":null,"city":null,"state":null,"country":null,"ageRange":null,"badge":null,"shopperProfiles":[]},"reviewedDate":null,"purchaseDate":null,"dateCreated":"2024-06-18T00:00:00-04:00","customData":[],"incentiveType":null,"campaign":null,"deviceFingerprint":null,"topics":[],"syndication":{"sourceName":"Garmin","siteUrl":"https://www.garmin.com/en-US/","logoUrl":"https://images.turnto.com/site/syndicationlogos/1652_LH48.png"},"catalogItems":[{"sku":"3816-010-02602","title":"Garmin inReach Mini 2 Satellite Handheld","url":"https://www.scheels.com/p/3816-010-02602","category":"electronics-gps","reviewCount":520,"ratingCount":520,"averageRating":4.1,"ratingBreakdown":{"1":44,"2":29,"3":53,"4":90,"5":304},"active":true,"attributes":[]}]},{"id":4831145,"locale":"en_US","rating":5,"title":"Small, light weight, powerful!","text":"I bought this a few weeks ago and am still learning the operating ins and outs! Due to some medical issues, along with remote motorcycle riding, it appealed to me in that I can keep in contact with my family when out and about in areas without cell phone coverage.","textLength":264,"csFlag":false,"inappropriateFlag":false,"reviewedFlag":false,"autoModerated":false,"published":true,"incentivized":false,"upVotes":0,"downVotes":0,"orderId":null,"dimensions":[],"responses":[],"tags":[],"media":{"photo":[],"video":[],"audio":[]},"user":{"nickName":"MNAdventurer","firstName":null,"lastName":null,"emailAddress":null,"externalId":null,"city":null,"state":null,"country":null,"ageRange":null,"badge":null,"shopperProfiles":[]},"reviewedDate":null,"purchaseDate":null,"dateCreated":"2024-06-18T00:00:00-04:00","customData":[],"incentiveType":null,"campaign":null,"deviceFingerprint":null,"topics":[],"syndication":{"sourceName":"Garmin","siteUrl":"https://www.garmin.com/en-US/","logoUrl":"https://images.turnto.com/site/syndicationlogos/1652_LH48.png"},"catalogItems":[{"sku":"3816-010-02602","title":"Garmin inReach Mini 2 Satellite Handheld","url":"https://www.scheels.com/p/3816-010-02602","category":"electronics-gps","reviewCount":520,"ratingCount":520,"averageRating":4.1,"ratingBreakdown":{"1":44,"2":29,"3":53,"4":90,"5":304},"active":true,"attributes":[]}]},{"id":4831155,"locale":"en_US","rating":3,"title":"Nice upgrade, difficult to use in a pro account","text":"I like the upgrades from the original Mini but the menus, workflow, and use is very different. I manage a pool of devices, giving them to different users for a few days or several months as needed. The Mini 2 works so differently from the Mini it has caused confusion and frustration for my users. \n\n\n\nGet it together Garmin. This is a device people rely on for remote communication and SAFETY! If you are going to change the name of a feature from Preset to Check-in messages, do it for everything, not just one model.","textLength":519,"csFlag":false,"inappropriateFlag":false,"reviewedFlag":false,"autoModerated":false,"published":true,"incentivized":false,"upVotes":0,"downVotes":0,"orderId":null,"dimensions":[],"responses":[],"tags":[],"media":{"photo":[],"video":[],"audio":[]},"user":{"nickName":"AK Pro User","firstName":null,"lastName":null,"emailAddress":null,"externalId":null,"city":null,"state":null,"country":null,"ageRange":null,"badge":null,"shopperProfiles":[]},"reviewedDate":null,"purchaseDate":null,"dateCreated":"2024-06-17T00:00:00-04:00","customData":[],"incentiveType":null,"campaign":null,"deviceFingerprint":null,"topics":[],"syndication":{"sourceName":"Garmin","siteUrl":"https://www.garmin.com/en-US/","logoUrl":"https://images.turnto.com/site/syndicationlogos/1652_LH48.png"},"catalogItems":[{"sku":"3816-010-02602","title":"Garmin inReach Mini 2 Satellite Handheld","url":"https://www.scheels.com/p/3816-010-02602","category":"electronics-gps","reviewCount":520,"ratingCount":520,"averageRating":4.1,"ratingBreakdown":{"1":44,"2":29,"3":53,"4":90,"5":304},"active":true,"attributes":[]}]},{"id":4831151,"locale":"en_US","rating":2,"title":"GPS messenger that can't display GPS status","text":"I bought this because my wife didn't like the weight of my Garmin Explorer+ and wouldn't take it hiking (I use it for paragliding). Unfortunately, the 2nd time we tried to use the Mini 2 to send a preset message, it couldn't acquire GPS and sent the message without a location. On the Garmin Explorer you can tell whether it has a good GPS signal, but on the Mini 2 you can't. You can't even get your coordinates with the apps, which appear to be generally less useful than the older Earthmate app. It appears to send messages just fine, but will probably return mine because it can't double as a GPS.","textLength":601,"csFlag":false,"inappropriateFlag":false,"reviewedFlag":false,"autoModerated":false,"published":true,"incentivized":false,"upVotes":0,"downVotes":0,"orderId":null,"dimensions":[],"responses":[],"tags":[],"media":{"photo":[],"video":[],"audio":[]},"user":{"nickName":"Geomorph","firstName":null,"lastName":null,"emailAddress":null,"externalId":null,"city":null,"state":null,"country":null,"ageRange":null,"badge":null,"shopperProfiles":[]},"reviewedDate":null,"purchaseDate":null,"dateCreated":"2024-06-16T00:00:00-04:00","customData":[],"incentiveType":null,"campaign":null,"deviceFingerprint":null,"topics":[],"syndication":{"sourceName":"Garmin","siteUrl":"https://www.garmin.com/en-US/","logoUrl":"https://images.turnto.com/site/syndicationlogos/1652_LH48.png"},"catalogItems":[{"sku":"3816-010-02602","title":"Garmin inReach Mini 2 Satellite Handheld","url":"https://www.scheels.com/p/3816-010-02602","category":"electronics-gps","reviewCount":520,"ratingCount":520,"averageRating":4.1,"ratingBreakdown":{"1":44,"2":29,"3":53,"4":90,"5":304},"active":true,"attributes":[]}]}],"offset":0,"limit":10,"total":520}"Full Description:\nExplore the outdoors and get off-grid while staying connected with the Garmin inReach Mini 2 Satellite Handheld. This Garmin inreach mini 2 is loaded with features to keep you connected to the grid to receive emails and text messages when out in the wilderness. The global satellite coverage technology allows you to stay connected where cell phones would typically lose service. Share your location with others as well for extra safety precautions so someone you know always knows where you are as you explore nature and the outdoors. Plus, in the event of an emergency, trigger an interactive SOS message if you are ever needing help. The Garmin inReach Mini 2 Satellite Handheld is perfect for the hiker or outdoor enthusiast so they can trek off-grid while still being connected.  \nBattery Life:\n<ul>\n\t<li>Up to 14 days at 10-minute tracking send interval with standard activity</li>\n\t<li>Up to 4 days with moderate tree cover (default)</li>\n\t<li>Up to 5 days at 10-minute tracking send interval with high detail activity </li>\n\t<li>Up to 2 days with moderate tree cover</li>\n\t<li>Up to 30 days at 30-minute tracking send interval with standard activity </li>\n\t<li>Up to 10 days with moderate tree cover</li>\n\t<li>Up to 1 year when powered off</li>\n</ul>\nIn the Box:\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>inReach Mini 2</li>\n\t<li>USB cable</li>\n\t<li>Carabiner</li>\n\t<li>Documentation</li>\n</ul>\n\nFeatures:\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>Compact, Rugged Design: inReach Mini 2 is tough, durable, impact-resistant (MIL-STD-810) and water-rated to IPX7\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Flexible Satellite Airtime Plans: To access the Iridium network and communicate with your inReach Mini 2, an active satellite subscription is required\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Global Satellite Network: Your messages, SOS alerts and location tracking are transferred via the global Iridium satellite network\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>inReach Weather Forecast Service: Get detailed weather updates on inReach Mini 2\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Expand the capabilities of your inReach device by using the Garmin Explore app\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Interactive SOS Alerts: In case of emergency, trigger an interactive SOS message\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Location Sharing: Share your location with loved ones back home at any time\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Battery life: internal, rechargeable lithium battery gives you up to 14 days use\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Global satellite coverage keeps you connected when cell phones can't\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Digital Compass\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Trackback Routing feature to navigate you back to your starting point\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>2-way Messaging: Exchange text messages with loved ones back home\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>In an emergency, send an interactive SOS message to our coordination center\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>You can still connect to the ones who matter, even without cellphone coverage\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Stay on adventures longer with up to 14 days of battery life in 10-minute tracking mode.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Unlimited Cloud Storage and Trip Planning: Get free access to the cloud-powered Garmin Explore website\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>With TracBack routing, find your way back if you happen to get lost\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\nSpecifications:\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>Inreach remote compatible: Yes\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Waypoints/favorites/locations: 1000\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Display size: 0.9" x 0.9" (23 x 23 mm)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Mapshare compatible with tracking: Yes\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Garmin PILOT™ App compatible: Yes\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Connections wireless connectivity: Yes\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Garmin EXPLORE website compatible: Yes\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Virtual keyboard for custom messaging: Yes\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Compatible with Garmin EXPLORE™ APP: Yes\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Exchange locations with other inreach device: Yes\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Dimension: 2.04” x 3.90” x 1.03” (5.17 x 9.90 x 2.61 cm)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Send and receive text messages to SMS and email: Yes\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Send and receive text messages to other inreach device: Yes\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Display resolution: 176 x 76 pixels\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Weight: 3.5 oz (100.0 g)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Point-to-point navigation: Yes\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Interactive SOS: Yes\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>GPS compass: Yes\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>TRACBACK®: Yes\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Activities: 200\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Courses: 100\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>QZSS: Yes\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Battery Type: Rechargeable internal lithium-ion\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Galileo: Yes\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Interface: USB-C\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Compass: yes\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Display Type: Sunlight-readable, Monochrome, Transflective Memory-in-Pixel (MIP)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>High-Sensitivity Receiver: Yes\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Waterproof: IPX7\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>GPS: Yes\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n"