The new and improved Garmin inReach Mini 3 features a touchscreen display, offers up to 330 hours of battery life while tracking, and can send voice messages and photos to loved ones. Find all the details here…

Back in 2016, Garmin acquired DeLorme and its inReach communication technology. Garmin has kept on top of the inReach lineup, adding the original Garmin inReach in 2017, the first Garmin inReach Mini the following year, and then the inReach Mini 2 came out in 2022, with one of the most exciting updates being improved battery life, which is something we always appreciate. Garmin also has the inReach Messenger lineup, which was the brand’s first satellite communicator to offer photo and voice messaging, but it really required a smartphone to take full advantage of its features.

The new Garmin inReach Mini 3 takes the features of the Messenger lineup and merges them with the Mini for one of the most interesting two-way communication devices we’ve seen yet. It has a color touchscreen display and a built-in speaker and microphone, allowing for voice, photo, and text messages with family and friends. The device offers up to 330 hours (13+ days) of battery life while in 10-minute tracking mode, which is comparable to the inReach Mini 2.

Like the other inReach devices, the Mini 3 can trigger an interactive SOS message to the Garmin Response center during an emergency, you can navigate routes, check the weather, and pair it with your smartphone using the Garmin Explore app to access additional features. There is a selection of compatible accessories, including a bicycle handlebar mount, and additional maps are available to purchase directly through Garmin.

inReach Mini 3 Plus Communication Features

• Voice messaging: Check in with family and friends by exchanging 30-second voice messages right from the device.
• Voice message transcription: While in an area where listening isn’t possible or it’s necessary to maintain silence in the field, read transcriptions of voice messages directly on the device.
• Touchscreen texting: Quickly exchange text messages (up to 1,600 characters), emojis, and reactions or start a group chat right from the device.
• Photo sharing: View photos from back home right on the colorful display and share photos.
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• LiveTrack™ location sharing: Let friends and family follow along on the adventure and track progress, including distance, time and elevation.

The inReach Mini 3 Plus ($499 USD) includes all the high-end communication tools. It supports 30-second voice messages, offers voice-to-text transcription, displays photos, and allows photo sharing through the Messenger app. The inReach Mini 3 ditches voice and photo features, but includes everything else. Both the Garmin inReach Mini 3 Plus and inReach Mini are available now, and cost $499 and $449 USD, respectively. To access the satellite network, you also need a subscription plan, which starts at $7.99 USD/month.

Visit Garmin.com to learn more.

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