Home Is Closer Than You Think
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.

• Global coverage via the iridium® satellite network
• In case of an emergency, trigger an interactive SOS message to the Garmin Response℠ Centre ¹
• Exchange text messages when off the grid ¹
• 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

What You'll Love

Text Messages
Use the keyboard on the touchscreen display to exchange text messages¹ directly on the device. Or, connect your compatible smartphone to the Garmin 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 message¹ with 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 mobile phone 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. 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.

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 Wi-Fi wireless technology or the cellular connection of your smartphone to send messages. Once you’re beyond mobile service or Wi-Fi connection, the device seamlessly switches to the satellite network².

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

Colour Touchscreen
Tap and swipe through menus, and view photos on the 1.9″ intuitive colour 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.

¹Satellite subscription required. Some jurisdictions regulate or prohibit the use of satellite communication devices. It is your responsibility to know and follow all applicable laws in the jurisdictions where the device is intended to be used.

²Requires an active Wi-Fi connection, or an active cellular connection and use of the Garmin Messenger app on your paired smartphone.

Engineering enhancements are ongoing and may not be reflected in the pictures, videos and specifications.

Manuals

Software

Support Centre

Specs

General

Lens Material
Chemically strengthened glass

Dimensions
5.5 x 9.80 x 2.67 cm (2.16″ x 3.85″ x 1.05″)

Weight
122.2 g (4.31 oz)

Water Rating
IP67

MIL-STD-810
Yes (thermal, shock, water); bare unit only

Display Type
Transflective colour MIP

Display Size
38.56 x 28.98 mm, 48.26 mm diagonal (1.52″ x 1.14,″ 1.9″ diagonal)

Display Resolution
306 x 230 pixels

Battery Type
Rechargeable internal lithium-ion

Battery Life
Up 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 off

Interface
USB-C

• Touchscreen

Maps & Memory

Automatic Routing For Outdoor Activities
Turn by turn routing on roads
Via Garmin Explore App

Satellite Imagery
Via Garmin Explore App

Detailed Hydrographic Features
Coastlines, lake/river shorelines, wetlands, and perennial and seasonal streams
Via Garmin Explore App

Searchable Points of Interest
Parks, campgrounds, scenic lookouts and picnic sites
Via Garmin Explore App

National, Sate & Local Parks, Forests & Wilderness Areas
Via Garmin Explore App

• Basemap
• Waypoints
• Courses
• Activities
• GPX imports

Sensors

• GPS
• Galileo
• QZSS
• Beidou
• Compass
• High-sensitivity receiver
• GPS Compass while moving
• Multi-band frequency

Daily Smart Features

Weather Forecasts
Via Garmin Explore App

• Compatible with Garmin Messenger App
• Garmin Share
• Passcode
• Auto complete & auto correct

Safety & Tracking Features

• Livetrack

Outdoor Recreation

• Point-to-point navigation
• Tracback®

inReach® Features

• Interactive SOS
• Weather
• Send and receive text messages to SMS and email
• Send and receive text messages to other inReach devices
• Send and receive group messages
• Exchange locations with inReach devices
• 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, mobile and satellite with Garmin Messenger app

Connections

Wireless Connectivity
BLE, ANT+®

In The Box

• inReach Mini 3
• Charging/data cable
• Documentation