Garmin inReach® Mini 3 Plus — SOS Satellite Communicator

The inReach Mini 3 Plus features a color touchscreen display and built-in speaker and microphone, letting adventurers exchange voice messages, texts and photos to stay in touch with family and friends back home. Users can trigger an interactive SOS message to the Garmin Response center should an emergency occur while exploring beyond cell coverage. It seamlessly switches between Wi-Fi, cellular, and satellite networks, making it the ultimate tool for staying safe and connected anywhere on Earth. 

Key Features

• Two-way messaging & voice notes — Send text messages up to 1,600 characters long and/or 30-second voice messages. 
• Photo sharing — Send photos, share location, and plan routes right from the trail. 
• Interactive SOS — Send an interactive SOS message, including GPS coordinates, directly to Garmin Response, staffed 24/7. 
• LiveTrack location sharing — lets friends and family follow along on the adventure, tracking distance, time, and elevation.
• Voice commands — use voice commands to send check-ins, start tracking, and more; available in English, German, Italian, Spanish, French, Dutch, Swedish, and Danish. 
• Navigation tools — TracBack routing, digital compass, and weather forecasts.
• Global satellite coverage — get global satellite reception even in wooded, dense, and remote locations. 

Specs

Note

• Requires an active satellite subscription plan (plans start around $7.99/month) to send/receive messages or trigger SOS.