Which inReach device is right for you?
Note: The following recommendations are suggestions only. Each inReach® device can suit a variety of uses and the best match might depend on other criteria not covered in this article. The following are some of the top survey-reported subscriber activities, but this is not a comprehensive list.
The Garmin inReach¹ product line is growing. Find out which device is right for you based on your favorite activities.
Hiking, backpacking & climbing
Are you focused on packing light for fast-paced trips or on navigation features?
- Exchange text, photo and voice messages with Garmin Messenger® app
- Navigate back to where you started with Tracback® routing plus mapping and navigation when connected to the Garmin Explore™ app
- Battery life up to 25 days (10-minute tracking)
- On-device breadcrumb map and TracBack® routing for standalone navigation
- View detailed maps on Garmin Explore™ app
- Digital compass
- Battery life up to 14 days (10-minute tracking)
- Preloaded TopoActive Maps, downloadable satellite imagery and optional Outdoor Maps+ content
- Exchange photos, voice messages and text messages
- Hybrid 3.5-inch color touchscreen and physical buttons
- Battery life up to 145 hours in all Satellite Systems + Multi-band mode
Enjoy the benefits of a smartwatch with SOS
inReach technology provides messaging over satellite or LTE²
Make voice calls or LiveTrack with LTE
Rugged design with up to 27 days of battery life on the 51mm model
Trail running
Do you need messaging, SOS features and a lightweight device?
- Lightweight yet rugged design
- Premium connected multisport GPS smartwatch with inReach® technology, including SOS
- Leave your phone behind and use inReach technology for voice calls and LiveTrack™ location sharing when connected to LTE network
- Lightweight at only 3.5 oz
- Fits easily into vest or jacket pocket
- GPS and compass navigation and live tracking
- Pairs to compatible Garmin watches to send and receive messages and trigger an SOS from your wrist
Cycling
Do you want connectivity on your wrist? Do you want to send photos and voice messages?
- Leave your phone behind and use inReach® technology for voice calls and LiveTrack™ location sharing when connected to LTE network
- Up to 27 days battery life
- Pairs to compatible Garmin Edge® cycling computers to send and receive messages and trigger an SOS from your Edge device
- Say, show, share
- Exchange text, photo and voice messages when out of cellular range
- Battery life up to 25 days (10-minute tracking)
- Pairs to compatible Garmin Edge® cycling computers to send and receive messages and trigger an SOS from your Edge device
- Limited mapping
- Lightweight & easy to fit in jersey pocket or clip to pack
- Battery life up to 14 days (10-minute tracking)
- Pairs to compatible Garmin Edge® cycling computers to send and receive messages and trigger an SOS from your Edge device
- Interested in additional cycling features and mapping?
Interested in additional cycling features and mapping?
- The ultimate GPS bike computer with vivid color display and enhanced features
- Hybrid touchscreen and button controls
- Performance GPS cycling computer with vivid color display that shows mapping and insights
- Hybrid touchscreen and button controls
- Performance GPS cycling computer with vivid color display that shows mapping and insights
Hunting & Fishing
What types of weather conditions will you be hunting or fishing in? Do you need on-device maps?
- Basic breadcrumb map only on device
- View detailed maps on Garmin Explore® app
- Accurate digital compass, even when you’re not moving
- Harsh conditions/detailed mapping
- Preloaded TopoActive maps, downloadable satellite imagery and optional Outdoor Maps+
- Sun/Moon & Hunt/Fish calendar
- Hybrid design offers a 3.5-inch color touchscreen and physical buttons for one-handed use while wearing gloves
- Exchange photos, voice messages and text messages with an inReach Subscription
Boating & Sailing
What type of vessel do you have? Do you have other Garmin marine products?
- Exchange text, photo and voice messages when out of cellular range
- inReach Messenger Plus also pairs with compatible chartplotters
- Compatible with flotation lanyard
- Bundle with mount and power cable
- Pairs with compatible Garmin chartplotters
- inReach Mini 2 dive case available
- Water-resistant, floating design
- Stream boat data from compatible chartplotters and instruments
- Supports preloaded BlueChart® g3 charts (optional on GPSMAP 86i)
Kayaking, Canoeing & Rafting
Where will you be paddling? Do you need on-device mapping or navigation features?
- Only 3.5 oz
- GPS & compass
- Dive case available
- TopoActive maps and downloadable satellite imagery
- Ability to add maps
- Pinpoint precise location with multi-band GPS and Multip-GNSS support
- Water-resistant, floating design
- Supports optional BlueChart® g3 charts
Driving & Motorcycling
What type of vehicle will you be using?
- Exchange text messages when out of cellular range
- Pair with the Garmin Messenger™ app for group messaging and more
- inReach technology built-in
- Dual orientation for multipurpose use
- Searchable points of interest
- Preloaded City Navigator Maps with turn-by-turn directions
- Motorcycling specific features & maps
- Handsfree calling (with Garmin Drive™ app)
- Incident notifications
- Also pairs with other inReach devices including inReach Mini 2
Do you want to share your location with friends and family?
LiveTrack for inReach handheld devices
- An app-based webpage that shows a real-time view of your location during an activity
- Allow friends and family to follow along and view information such as location, pace, heart rate and more
- Store past sessions to view as needed
- Use the Garmin Messenger® app to set up your LiveTrack session
1Active subscription required. Some jurisdictions regulate or prohibit the use of satellite communication devices. It is the responsibility of the user to know and follow all applicable laws in the jurisdictions where the device is intended to be used.
²LTE network coverage and satellite connectivity are not available in all countries. Check Garmin.com/fenix8procoverage for requirements and to see which services are accessible in your area — or in countries to where you may be traveling.
