Garmin inReach Mini 3 Plus
Compact SOS Satellite Communicator with Photo and Voice Messaging.
HOME IS CLOSER THAN YOU THINK
Stay connected with inReach Mini 3 Plus, the rugged SOS satellite communicator1 with a colour touchscreen display and built-in speaker and microphone. When your adventure takes you beyond cellular range, inReach Plus technology lets you send longer texts, photos and voice 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℠ CENTRE1
EXCHANGE TEXTS, PHOTOS AND VOICE MESSAGES WHEN OFF THE GRID1
RUGGED DESIGN AND HIGH-RESOLUTION COLOUR TOUCHSCREEN
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
COMMUNICATE
VOICE CONTROL
Use voice commands to conveniently handle many tasks, including check-ins, start tracking and more3.
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 the Garmin Messenger app with Wi-Fi® wireless technology or the cellular connection of your smartphone to send messages. Once you’re beyond cell service or Wi-Fi connection, the device seamlessly switches to the satellite network4.
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.
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.
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 and up to 95 hours in performance messaging mode.
SECURE AND GO
Easily secure the device to your vest or pack with the included loop carabiner.
| General | |
|---|---|
| Lens Material | Chemically strengthened glass |
| Dimension | 5.5 x 9.80 x 2.67 cm (2.16” x 3.85” x 1.05”) |
| Weight | 125.2 g (4.42 oz) |
| Water rating | IP67 |
| MIL-STD-810 | Yes (thermal, shock, water); bare unit only |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| 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 |
| Maps & Memory | |
|---|---|
| Basemap | Yes |
| Automatic routing (turn by turn routing on roads) for outdoor activities | Yes (via Garmin Explore App) |
| Satellite imagery | Yes (via Garmin Explore App) |
| Includes detailed hydrographic features (coastlines, lake/river shorelines, wetlands and perennial and seasonal streams) | Yes (via Garmin Explore App) |
| Includes searchable points of interests (parks, campgrounds, scenic lookouts and picnic sites) | Yes (via Garmin Explore App) |
| Displays national, state and local parks, forests, and wilderness areas | Yes (via Garmin Explore App) |
| Waypoints | Yes |
| Courses | Yes |
| Activities | Yes |
| GPX imports | Yes |
| Sensors | |
|---|---|
| GPS | Yes |
| Galileo | Yes |
| QZSS | Yes |
| BeiDou | Yes |
| Compass | Yes |
| High-sensitivity receiver | Yes |
| GPS compass (while moving) | Yes |
| Multi-band frequency | Yes |
| Daily Smart Features | |
|---|---|
| Weather forecasts | Yes (via Garmin Explore App) |
| Compatible with Garmin Messenger app | Yes |
| Voice command | Yes |
| Voice notes | Yes |
| Garmin Share | Yes |
| Passcode | Yes |
| Next Word, Auto Complete, Auto Correct | Yes (next word, auto complete) |
| Safety and Tracking Features | |
|---|---|
| LiveTrack | Yes |
| Safety siren | Yes |
| Outdoor Recreation | |
|---|---|
| Point-to-point navigation | Yes |
| TracBack® | Yes |
| Picture viewer | Yes |
| inReach® Features | |
|---|---|
| Interactive SOS | Yes |
| Weather (removing InReach) | Yes |
| Send and receive text messages to SMS and email | Yes |
| Send and receive text messages to other inReach device | Yes |
| Send and receive group messages | Yes |
| Send and receive photos | Yes |
| Send and receive voice messages | Yes |
| Send and receive 1,600 character messages | Yes |
| Exchange locations with other inReach device | Yes |
| LiveTrack | Yes |
| Virtual keyboard for custom messaging | Yes |
| inReach remote compatible | Yes |
| Outdoor Applications | |
|---|---|
| Compatible with Garmin Explore™ app | Yes |
| Garmin Explore website compatible | Yes |
| Smart switching between Wi-Fi, Mobile and Satellite with Garmin Messenger app | Yes |
| Networking & Connections | |
|---|---|
| Wireless Connectivity | Yes (BLE, ANT+®) |
| Security Information | |
|---|---|
| Security updates until at least (YYYY-MM-DD) | 2027-10-14 |
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Garmin inReach Mini 3 Plus
Garmin inReach Mini 3 Plus
Compact SOS Satellite Communicator with Photo and Voice Messaging.
HOME IS CLOSER THAN YOU THINK
Stay connected with inReach Mini 3 Plus, the rugged SOS satellite communicator1 with a colour touchscreen display and built-in speaker and microphone. When your adventure takes you beyond cellular range, inReach Plus technology lets you send longer texts, photos and voice 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℠ CENTRE1
EXCHANGE TEXTS, PHOTOS AND VOICE MESSAGES WHEN OFF THE GRID1
RUGGED DESIGN AND HIGH-RESOLUTION COLOUR TOUCHSCREEN
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
COMMUNICATE
VOICE CONTROL
Use voice commands to conveniently handle many tasks, including check-ins, start tracking and more3.
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 the Garmin Messenger app with Wi-Fi® wireless technology or the cellular connection of your smartphone to send messages. Once you’re beyond cell service or Wi-Fi connection, the device seamlessly switches to the satellite network4.
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.
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.
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 and up to 95 hours in performance messaging mode.
SECURE AND GO
Easily secure the device to your vest or pack with the included loop carabiner.
| General | |
|---|---|
| Lens Material | Chemically strengthened glass |
| Dimension | 5.5 x 9.80 x 2.67 cm (2.16” x 3.85” x 1.05”) |
| Weight | 125.2 g (4.42 oz) |
| Water rating | IP67 |
| MIL-STD-810 | Yes (thermal, shock, water); bare unit only |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| 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 |
| Maps & Memory | |
|---|---|
| Basemap | Yes |
| Automatic routing (turn by turn routing on roads) for outdoor activities | Yes (via Garmin Explore App) |
| Satellite imagery | Yes (via Garmin Explore App) |
| Includes detailed hydrographic features (coastlines, lake/river shorelines, wetlands and perennial and seasonal streams) | Yes (via Garmin Explore App) |
| Includes searchable points of interests (parks, campgrounds, scenic lookouts and picnic sites) | Yes (via Garmin Explore App) |
| Displays national, state and local parks, forests, and wilderness areas | Yes (via Garmin Explore App) |
| Waypoints | Yes |
| Courses | Yes |
| Activities | Yes |
| GPX imports | Yes |
| Sensors | |
|---|---|
| GPS | Yes |
| Galileo | Yes |
| QZSS | Yes |
| BeiDou | Yes |
| Compass | Yes |
| High-sensitivity receiver | Yes |
| GPS compass (while moving) | Yes |
| Multi-band frequency | Yes |
| Daily Smart Features | |
|---|---|
| Weather forecasts | Yes (via Garmin Explore App) |
| Compatible with Garmin Messenger app | Yes |
| Voice command | Yes |
| Voice notes | Yes |
| Garmin Share | Yes |
| Passcode | Yes |
| Next Word, Auto Complete, Auto Correct | Yes (next word, auto complete) |
| Safety and Tracking Features | |
|---|---|
| LiveTrack | Yes |
| Safety siren | Yes |
| Outdoor Recreation | |
|---|---|
| Point-to-point navigation | Yes |
| TracBack® | Yes |
| Picture viewer | Yes |
| inReach® Features | |
|---|---|
| Interactive SOS | Yes |
| Weather (removing InReach) | Yes |
| Send and receive text messages to SMS and email | Yes |
| Send and receive text messages to other inReach device | Yes |
| Send and receive group messages | Yes |
| Send and receive photos | Yes |
| Send and receive voice messages | Yes |
| Send and receive 1,600 character messages | Yes |
| Exchange locations with other inReach device | Yes |
| LiveTrack | Yes |
| Virtual keyboard for custom messaging | Yes |
| inReach remote compatible | Yes |
| Outdoor Applications | |
|---|---|
| Compatible with Garmin Explore™ app | Yes |
| Garmin Explore website compatible | Yes |
| Smart switching between Wi-Fi, Mobile and Satellite with Garmin Messenger app | Yes |
| Networking & Connections | |
|---|---|
| Wireless Connectivity | Yes (BLE, ANT+®) |
| Security Information | |
|---|---|
| Security updates until at least (YYYY-MM-DD) | 2027-10-14 |
Product Information
Product Information
Shipping & Returns
Shipping & Returns
Description
Compact SOS Satellite Communicator with Photo and Voice Messaging.
HOME IS CLOSER THAN YOU THINK
Stay connected with inReach Mini 3 Plus, the rugged SOS satellite communicator1 with a colour touchscreen display and built-in speaker and microphone. When your adventure takes you beyond cellular range, inReach Plus technology lets you send longer texts, photos and voice 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℠ CENTRE1
EXCHANGE TEXTS, PHOTOS AND VOICE MESSAGES WHEN OFF THE GRID1
RUGGED DESIGN AND HIGH-RESOLUTION COLOUR TOUCHSCREEN
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
COMMUNICATE
VOICE CONTROL
Use voice commands to conveniently handle many tasks, including check-ins, start tracking and more3.
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 the Garmin Messenger app with Wi-Fi® wireless technology or the cellular connection of your smartphone to send messages. Once you’re beyond cell service or Wi-Fi connection, the device seamlessly switches to the satellite network4.
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.
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.
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 and up to 95 hours in performance messaging mode.
SECURE AND GO
Easily secure the device to your vest or pack with the included loop carabiner.
| General | |
|---|---|
| Lens Material | Chemically strengthened glass |
| Dimension | 5.5 x 9.80 x 2.67 cm (2.16” x 3.85” x 1.05”) |
| Weight | 125.2 g (4.42 oz) |
| Water rating | IP67 |
| MIL-STD-810 | Yes (thermal, shock, water); bare unit only |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| 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 |
| Maps & Memory | |
|---|---|
| Basemap | Yes |
| Automatic routing (turn by turn routing on roads) for outdoor activities | Yes (via Garmin Explore App) |
| Satellite imagery | Yes (via Garmin Explore App) |
| Includes detailed hydrographic features (coastlines, lake/river shorelines, wetlands and perennial and seasonal streams) | Yes (via Garmin Explore App) |
| Includes searchable points of interests (parks, campgrounds, scenic lookouts and picnic sites) | Yes (via Garmin Explore App) |
| Displays national, state and local parks, forests, and wilderness areas | Yes (via Garmin Explore App) |
| Waypoints | Yes |
| Courses | Yes |
| Activities | Yes |
| GPX imports | Yes |
| Sensors | |
|---|---|
| GPS | Yes |
| Galileo | Yes |
| QZSS | Yes |
| BeiDou | Yes |
| Compass | Yes |
| High-sensitivity receiver | Yes |
| GPS compass (while moving) | Yes |
| Multi-band frequency | Yes |
| Daily Smart Features | |
|---|---|
| Weather forecasts | Yes (via Garmin Explore App) |
| Compatible with Garmin Messenger app | Yes |
| Voice command | Yes |
| Voice notes | Yes |
| Garmin Share | Yes |
| Passcode | Yes |
| Next Word, Auto Complete, Auto Correct | Yes (next word, auto complete) |
| Safety and Tracking Features | |
|---|---|
| LiveTrack | Yes |
| Safety siren | Yes |
| Outdoor Recreation | |
|---|---|
| Point-to-point navigation | Yes |
| TracBack® | Yes |
| Picture viewer | Yes |
| inReach® Features | |
|---|---|
| Interactive SOS | Yes |
| Weather (removing InReach) | Yes |
| Send and receive text messages to SMS and email | Yes |
| Send and receive text messages to other inReach device | Yes |
| Send and receive group messages | Yes |
| Send and receive photos | Yes |
| Send and receive voice messages | Yes |
| Send and receive 1,600 character messages | Yes |
| Exchange locations with other inReach device | Yes |
| LiveTrack | Yes |
| Virtual keyboard for custom messaging | Yes |
| inReach remote compatible | Yes |
| Outdoor Applications | |
|---|---|
| Compatible with Garmin Explore™ app | Yes |
| Garmin Explore website compatible | Yes |
| Smart switching between Wi-Fi, Mobile and Satellite with Garmin Messenger app | Yes |
| Networking & Connections | |
|---|---|
| Wireless Connectivity | Yes (BLE, ANT+®) |
| Security Information | |
|---|---|
| Security updates until at least (YYYY-MM-DD) | 2027-10-14 |























