Purchased this for a 4 day trip in the sequoia National Forrest, ended up needing the sos feature because of extreme altitude sickness and dehydration. I cannot stress enough how useful this device was, it allowed me to text with a emergency response operator, and got me connected with a helicopter that got me to safety. Amazing device that was totally worth it
Had you purchased the rescue insurance? What were the costs related to the incident? Thanks for any info you're willing to provide. I'm heading to Alaska having just purchased the mini 2 with rescue insurance. Seems like a no-brainer at $30 for the insurance.
@@Johnbobon definitely don’t cheap out on the insurance. I was picked up by state funded rescue helicopter which was California Highway Patrol. But I spoke to them afterwards about what the cost would have been. The helicopter life flight to the hospital could have been anywhere between $20,000 to $100,000. Your health insurance may cover a couple thousand but nowhere near as much as the insurance available to you through garmin and the set up.
@@temp6156knew a guy with a service for europe. He was quite adamant that if i ever got it to ensure you were unconscious by the time they got there, because they xant charge you then
In the future can you make the carabiner hole large enough to accommodate a standard climbing carabiner? The hole is only large enough for a Garmin carabiner and it's not climbing strength.................not a deal breaker, but it would be easy enough to fix in the future :)
@@Jay151 Better screen? It is still a tiny, monochrome screen. There is virtually no practical benefit in the "better screen" of the Mini 2. Revised hardware... that remains to be seen. Improved battery life can simply come from tweaking the firmware, dumbing it down...aka making it perform even worse. Someone actually uses a Mini for navigation? Use a dedicated GPS for that, or at least your phone. The Mini can't hold a GPS signal, it constantly loses it. No way you gonna navigate with something so terrible.
Great device, love my InReach Mini. Hope we can use free of plan the GPS navigation, that will be a game changer for exercise etc. As well “up to 4 days” could be not really a huge battery improvement, we will see.
I can't imagine anyone actually using the Mini for GPS navigation. This thing loses signal every time I look at it. Besides, the screen is so small and there is no map. Of course, you can use your phone for larger screen, but then just use it for GPS navigation and forget about the Mini altogether.
@@TheRealitarian LOL these are luxury items at best, if they have to conduct an elevator pitch after all these years and info videos on TH-cam...well this item is not for you.
A few questions: 1. I believe you said that the hidden trackback is saved for the last 10 minutes. Is that correct? 2. Is there a subscription fee for the IECC service? 3. Is this product waterproof? The reason I am asking, is because my wife does Stand Up Paddle boarding, here on our island in Japan. There have been instances of people being swept out to the ocean. As a matter of fact, last week, a woman was swept out 40km. If something like that ever happens with my wife, would this product be useful? 4. Lastly, how long is the battery life? Your video is great. I was wondering if there is a retail video with all the technical stuff?
Nice. I'm debating on the mini 2 or the foretrex 601. I have the foretrex 401 Absolute beast. I have an idea that would make sales boom even more with this cool company.
I have both and they are both great. Never let me down, so far. I use the 601 for navigation as I prefer the screen, and the mini2 for sos and messaging.
What I see, is a way too expensive subscription cost and almost 30% more expensive in my country than in the US. Nice little device but I prefer a PLB instead with no running cost.
You say there is a link for "What is inreach" video in the "description below" but all you have are links to the Garmin website. th-cam.com/users/results?search_query=what+is+inreach There, I added it for you, though doubt someone will look through all the comments to find it. You may want to correct that.
Thank you for your question. Yes, SAR (Search and Rescue) Insurance is available through our website. There are 2 plans available - the SAR 100 and SAR High Risk. I have provided the link to the website below. I hope this helps. SAR Insurance link - www.garmin.com/en-US/p/906397
Thank you for your question. One subscription price covers both. Below is a link to our inReach Subscription Plan page where we offer a variety of plans, both monthly and annually, to fit your use. I hope this helps. inReach Subscription Plan link - www.garmin.com/en-US/p/837461
Incorrect information at timestamp th-cam.com/video/rCYFy_IPSyc/w-d-xo.htmlsi=TUl_tJztNt7hFUme&t=159 The correct section is "Navigate" not "Navigation." It is located in the drop down menu. Navigation is a different part of the main menu.
Hi! Glad to see these improvements as I'm about to buy an inreach device. I've a very important question to kill my doubts: Mini 2 + Smartphone is comparable to a Gpsmap 66i ? Or Gpsmap 66i is still more complete or has better performance in communication or GPS or tracking... ? Thanks a lot!!!
Thank you for your question. There are quite a few differences between the inReach Mini 2 and GPSMAP 66i. I've included a link below to a comparison chart between the two. One big difference you'll notice immediately is the battery life. On top of that, you'll notice differences in maps and memory, smart features, and some activity features. All-in-all, you'll see that the GPSMAP 66i is a more complete, all-inclusive device, but it really depends on your use case. I hope this helps. Product Comparison Link - buy.garmin.com/en-US/US/catalog/product/compareResult.ep?compareProduct=765374&compareProduct=623975
Great review. Unfortunately I'll no longer be using any Garmin products. Their customer service is the worst I've ever encountered. They are all about 💰 💰 💰 and could care less about customers. Makes it easy for me to throw away my inreach mini and start the search for something else for my back country saftey.
@@GarminRetailTraining Ok, great! Next question: Any plans of offering Earthmate on Carplay? I use my mini in my Jeep and would really like to use the dash display rather my phone while driving. Thank you!
BARELY an evolution on the old mini at best. Basically just added bread crumb trail and thats it! No doubt, the new user interface could easily be integrated into the original mini via firmware!
Thank you for your comment and feedback! I can totally understand your thought process since they look identical, but the inReach Mini 2 has more improvements than just software. We made some hardware changes as well. Specifically, we put in a higher resolution display, a highly requested USB-C charging port, and an improved battery life (think days, not hours). For other comparisons, I have attached a link below comparing the two models. inReach Mini Comparison Link - buy.garmin.com/en-US/US/catalog/product/compareResult.ep?compareProduct=765374&compareProduct=592606
Purchased this for a 4 day trip in the sequoia National Forrest, ended up needing the sos feature because of extreme altitude sickness and dehydration. I cannot stress enough how useful this device was, it allowed me to text with a emergency response operator, and got me connected with a helicopter that got me to safety. Amazing device that was totally worth it
Had you purchased the rescue insurance? What were the costs related to the incident? Thanks for any info you're willing to provide. I'm heading to Alaska having just purchased the mini 2 with rescue insurance. Seems like a no-brainer at $30 for the insurance.
@@Johnbobon definitely don’t cheap out on the insurance. I was picked up by state funded rescue helicopter which was California Highway Patrol. But I spoke to them afterwards about what the cost would have been. The helicopter life flight to the hospital could have been anywhere between $20,000 to $100,000. Your health insurance may cover a couple thousand but nowhere near as much as the insurance available to you through garmin and the set up.
@@temp6156 Good to know. I did indeed purchase the insurance. Seems pretty cheap all things considered.
@@Johnbobon it’s definitely a no brainer with the cost. Have fun on your trip.
@@temp6156knew a guy with a service for europe. He was quite adamant that if i ever got it to ensure you were unconscious by the time they got there, because they xant charge you then
In the future can you make the carabiner hole large enough to accommodate a standard climbing carabiner? The hole is only large enough for a Garmin carabiner and it's not climbing strength.................not a deal breaker, but it would be easy enough to fix in the future :)
Super useful. Wish my father and I had this when I was growing up since we would be out backpacking in very remote hills with no cell service.
Awesome device, great upgrade. Well i hope we will get that nice new GUI in 1st gen Mini via FW update..
M1 doesn't have the pixel count or processing power to support it... Will have to upgrade to M2
@@andybyers5964 oh ok. I bought my mini just year ago, so will stick with it for next 3y. Thanks
So this is a inReach Mini but with a #2 on it now.
Yes, and with a firmware update.
@@Jay151 Better screen? It is still a tiny, monochrome screen. There is virtually no practical benefit in the "better screen" of the Mini 2.
Revised hardware... that remains to be seen. Improved battery life can simply come from tweaking the firmware, dumbing it down...aka making it perform even worse.
Someone actually uses a Mini for navigation? Use a dedicated GPS for that, or at least your phone. The Mini can't hold a GPS signal, it constantly loses it. No way you gonna navigate with something so terrible.
Great device, love my InReach Mini.
Hope we can use free of plan the GPS navigation, that will be a game changer for exercise etc.
As well “up to 4 days” could be not really a huge battery improvement, we will see.
Up to 30 days...
I can't imagine anyone actually using the Mini for GPS navigation. This thing loses signal every time I look at it. Besides, the screen is so small and there is no map. Of course, you can use your phone for larger screen, but then just use it for GPS navigation and forget about the Mini altogether.
So I am looking for info on how to use the damn thing. Not a sales pitch!
I was looking for a sales pitch, not how to use the damn thing. Looks like they were thinking about me more than you when they made this video.
@@TheRealitarian LOL these are luxury items at best, if they have to conduct an elevator pitch after all these years and info videos on TH-cam...well this item is not for you.
A few questions:
1. I believe you said that the hidden trackback is saved for the last 10 minutes. Is that correct?
2. Is there a subscription fee for the IECC service?
3. Is this product waterproof? The reason I am asking, is because my wife does Stand Up Paddle boarding, here on our island in Japan. There have been instances of people being swept out to the ocean. As a matter of fact, last week, a woman was swept out 40km. If something like that ever happens with my wife, would this product be useful?
4. Lastly, how long is the battery life?
Your video is great. I was wondering if there is a retail video with all the technical stuff?
I'm still tryna afford the first gen lol
Topper: I'm still trying to afford a box of cracker jack with a free compass toy inside.
Literally bought an inreach mini like 3 months ago... that sucks lol
Would mini2 SOS feature work to request local emergency response when walking around one’s local neighborhood?
I didn't get lots just couldn't find my way back and that's why I bought one
Nice. I'm debating on the mini 2 or the foretrex 601. I have the foretrex 401
Absolute beast. I have an idea that would make sales boom even more with this cool company.
I have both and they are both great. Never let me down, so far. I use the 601 for navigation as I prefer the screen, and the mini2 for sos and messaging.
Nice is has track back option like on 66i. I love my 66i and inreach mini
What I see, is a way too expensive subscription cost and almost 30% more expensive in my country than in the US. Nice little device but I prefer a PLB instead with no running cost.
When will the Explorer be available ? What is the problem with providing it ?
Does this thing work on open sea, far from land?
Thank you for your question. Absolutely, it will work anywhere you have satellite reception.
Will Garmin release back support for Inreach mini and explore ?
Thank you for your question. The original inReach Mini will continue to use the Earthmate app.
@@GarminRetailTraining so no update? I mean some of us just purchased the ver 1 and now to see this product seems like a money grab.
This device failed me and almost get me killed. It lead me right back to my Mother In-Laws front door 🚪 🤦🏼♂️
Can i borrow my inReach to my friends? Is it possible to register two garmin devices under one account?
You say there is a link for "What is inreach" video in the "description below" but all you have are links to the Garmin website.
th-cam.com/users/results?search_query=what+is+inreach
There, I added it for you, though doubt someone will look through all the comments to find it. You may want to correct that.
I did :) Thanks!
Just when I bought a Montana 750 I
Sehr gut erläutert. Danke
Question: If the SHTF are we pretty much screwed, meaning will we not be able to use it?
If SHTF to where Garmin/GPS employees don't bother going to work, then yep. If SHTF to where you don't care to even leave your house, then yep.
If you pair it with watch you will have automatic incident detection
Greeting from Hong Kong. Is inReach Mini 2 also work full functionally in Hong Kong?
It should function worldwide. Not sure about the way you would pay and use the software. The messaging service
Does Garmin still offer the rescue insurance
Thank you for your question. Yes, SAR (Search and Rescue) Insurance is available through our website. There are 2 plans available - the SAR 100 and SAR High Risk. I have provided the link to the website below. I hope this helps.
SAR Insurance link - www.garmin.com/en-US/p/906397
So you really can't use the lower insurance over 5k feet, correct? Most every where i csmp, hike and fish is 5k feet...am i correct?
5k meters I thought it was.
Is there one subscription needed for text use and rescues? Or would both svcs require more than one subscription?
Thank you for your question. One subscription price covers both. Below is a link to our inReach Subscription Plan page where we offer a variety of plans, both monthly and annually, to fit your use. I hope this helps.
inReach Subscription Plan link - www.garmin.com/en-US/p/837461
Incorrect information at timestamp th-cam.com/video/rCYFy_IPSyc/w-d-xo.htmlsi=TUl_tJztNt7hFUme&t=159
The correct section is "Navigate" not "Navigation." It is located in the drop down menu.
Navigation is a different part of the main menu.
Hi! Glad to see these improvements as I'm about to buy an inreach device.
I've a very important question to kill my doubts: Mini 2 + Smartphone is comparable to a Gpsmap 66i ?
Or Gpsmap 66i is still more complete or has better performance in communication or GPS or tracking... ?
Thanks a lot!!!
Thank you for your question. There are quite a few differences between the inReach Mini 2 and GPSMAP 66i. I've included a link below to a comparison chart between the two. One big difference you'll notice immediately is the battery life. On top of that, you'll notice differences in maps and memory, smart features, and some activity features. All-in-all, you'll see that the GPSMAP 66i is a more complete, all-inclusive device, but it really depends on your use case. I hope this helps.
Product Comparison Link - buy.garmin.com/en-US/US/catalog/product/compareResult.ep?compareProduct=765374&compareProduct=623975
Great review. Unfortunately I'll no longer be using any Garmin products. Their customer service is the worst I've ever encountered. They are all about 💰 💰 💰 and could care less about customers. Makes it easy for me to throw away my inreach mini and start the search for something else for my back country saftey.
for SOS we can talk or text only
Thank you for your question. It is text only.
noooooo...subscription fees :(
how would you use satellite internet without a subscription?
@@bzipoli By them offering connection without the need for consistent payments.
So, will my original inReach mini still work on the Earthmate app, or will it be required to start using the Explorer app now?
Thank you for your question. The original inReach Mini will continue to use the Earthmate app.
@@GarminRetailTraining Ok, great! Next question: Any plans of offering Earthmate on Carplay? I use my mini in my Jeep and would really like to use the dash display rather my phone while driving. Thank you!
Garmin can you please call Sarah back she has your keys
If you had to send out an SOS how long does it take for first responders to come?
If you're DNC, then 5 seconds. If you're GOP, never. If you're in a red state, then 5 seconds for both.
Lol. Where we snowmobile in Maine, an hour at best.
You are your own first responder. We bought it so they can find our bodies
didnt the first one have track back already?
I bought a gen 1 yesterday....
so return it?
BARELY an evolution on the old mini at best. Basically just added bread crumb trail and thats it! No doubt, the new user interface could easily be integrated into the original mini via firmware!
Thank you for your comment and feedback! I can totally understand your thought process since they look identical, but the inReach Mini 2 has more improvements than just software. We made some hardware changes as well. Specifically, we put in a higher resolution display, a highly requested USB-C charging port, and an improved battery life (think days, not hours). For other comparisons, I have attached a link below comparing the two models.
inReach Mini Comparison Link - buy.garmin.com/en-US/US/catalog/product/compareResult.ep?compareProduct=765374&compareProduct=592606
too difficult to use.
Please don’t bother to do ANY UI. You not good at it and it won’t be good to a normal human. Just make it so all the UI iPhone via an app.
when do poor people get to be rescued :(