Garmin inReach Mini 3 Plus gives you compact satellite communication for remote trips where mobile coverage may not reach. With an active inReach subscription, it lets you trigger an interactive SOS, send longer texts, share photos and exchange 30-second voice messages through Garmin inReach Plus technology.

The device is small enough to clip to your pack, but it still has a 48.26mm (1.9 inch) colour touchscreen, built-in speaker and built-in microphone. You can type on the touchscreen, use compatible paired smartphone apps, or use supported voice commands for common tasks such as check-ins and tracking. The device can also read transcribed voice messages on screen, which is useful when listening is not practical.

Connection handling is one of its strongest details. Through the Garmin Messenger app, it can use Wi-Fi, your paired smartphone's cellular connection, or the Iridium satellite network when you move beyond normal coverage. That gives you a smoother communication setup without needing to manage every network change yourself.

For navigation and trip support, the Garmin Explore app adds trip planning, courses, weather, satellite imagery and map features. TracBack routing helps guide you back the way you came, while the digital compass gives bearings even when standing still. LiveTrack sharing also lets selected contacts follow your movement, distance, time and elevation with an active inReach satellite subscription.

The internal rechargeable lithium-ion battery offers up to 350 hours with 10-minute inReach tracking, or up to 95 hours in performance messaging mode. For remote walks, backcountry travel and multi-day outdoor plans, the inReach Mini 3 Plus is built for people who want more than basic location sharing.

Key Features

• Interactive SOS: Sends your GPS coordinates to Garmin Response, a 24/7 staffed international coordination centre, through the Iridium satellite network with an active subscription.
• inReach Plus Messaging: Exchanges longer texts up to 1,600 characters, 30-second voice messages and photos when paired with the Garmin Messenger app and an active satellite subscription.
• Colour Touchscreen: The sunlight-readable 48.26mm (1.9 inch) colour display supports tap and swipe control, message reading and received photo viewing.
• Built-In Speaker And Microphone: Lets you record and send 30-second voice messages directly from the device or through a compatible paired smartphone.
• Smart Network Switching: Uses Wi-Fi, cellular or satellite connection through the Garmin Messenger app so messages can move through the best available network.
• LiveTrack Sharing: Lets selected contacts follow your location, progress, distance, time and elevation while you are moving with an active inReach satellite subscription.
• Garmin Explore Navigation: Pairs with the Garmin Explore app for trip planning, courses, TracBack routing, weather forecasts and destination guidance.
• Rugged Outdoor Build: Combines chemically strengthened glass, IP67 water rating and MIL-STD-810 testing for thermal, shock and water exposure on the bare unit.
• Long Battery Life: Runs up to 350 hours with 10-minute inReach tracking or up to 95 hours in performance messaging mode.
• Pack-Ready Attachment: Includes a loop carabiner so the compact 125.2g (4.42oz) communicator can be secured to a vest, pack or other outdoor carry setup.