
Which inReach Device is Right for You?
Note: The following recommendations are suggestions only. Each inReach® device can suite 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 inReach 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?
Interested in pairing with a compatible Garmin adventure watch?
Choose Instinct 2 or fēnix® 7
- View messages and control inReach features from your wrist with the inReach remote widget

Trail Running
inReach Mini 2
- Lightweight at only 3.5 oz
- GPS and compass navigation
- Pairs to compatible Garmin watches to send and receive messages and trigger an SOS from your wrist
Interested in additional fitness data or navigation features?

Cycling
inReach Mini 2
- Lightweight & easy to fit in jersey pocket or clip to pack
- 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?

Hunting & Fishing
What types of weather conditions will you be hunting or fishing in? Do you need on-device topo maps?
Hunting with dogs? Check out Alpha® 200i or Montana 700 series for dog tracking features.

Off-roading & Snowmobiling
Do you have external power? Do you need overlanding features?

Skiing, Snowboarding & Snowshoeing
Will you need to navigate or message while wearing gloves?
Looking for additional ski features?

Flying
inReach Mini 2
- Compatible with the Garmin Pilot™ app
- Supported devices for the Leidos Flight Services Adverse Condition Alerting Service (ACAS), Surveillance-Enhanced Search and Rescue (SE-SAR) and Enhanced Special Reporting Services (eSRS)
Do you use the Garmin Pilot app?

Garmin Pilot App
- Puts full-featured navigation, aviation weather, DUAT(S) flight plan filing and electronic flight bag capabilities on your compatible mobile device
- Pair Garmin Pilot with an inReach Mini or inReach Explorer+ to send and receive text messages, use the inReach GPS data and share your trip via MapShare

Boating & Sailing
What type of vessel do you have? Do you have other Garmin marine products?

Kayaking, Canoeing & Rafting
Where will you be paddling? Do you need on-device mapping or navigation features?

Driving & Motorcycling
What type of vehicle will you be using?

Traveling/Camping/Remote Living
inReach Messenger
- Discrete with a small, lightweight design
- Use Garmin Messenger app for group messaging and automatic switching between Wi-Fi®, cellular and satellite networks for seamless on- or off-grid connectivity
- Share your trip progress with others via MapShare™
Do you use MapShare?

- A web-based map page to allow friends and family to see your trip progress
- Set parameters on what is shown on the map
- Allows map viewers to message your inReach device directly
NOTICE: To access the Iridium satellite network for live tracking and messaging, including SOS capabilities, an active satellite subscription is required. Some jurisdictions regulate or prohibit the use of satellite communications 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.