Garmin inReach Mini 2 Marine Bundle, Flame Red

Can be a little confusing initially setting up, inviting others to use the app and using the menu options.on the device. However, it does track your location with amazing accuracy in hilly / mountainous areas. Once paired with your mobile it is very easy to send and receive messages but it does 'chew through' your data allowance if you use it when you have other options, such as mobile.

It’s good but turn it off at night to save battery and be sure to check the subscription terms because a lot of stuff like tracking and weather can count towards your monthly allowance and use it up quickly without you realising. You also can’t just increase the subscription for the month, you have to buy the new one which resets the month (I had tier two but should have got tier three as I went over the free message cap quickly but would have ended up having to pay for 6 weeks usage instead of the 1 month I needed. Then I forgot to cancel renewal so ended up paying for 2 months anyway lol) I originally bought a second hand one but the battery wasn’t great and Garmin told me you can’t replace the battery yourself. They only offer a discount to buy a whole new device so I just bought this so it would arrive in time for my trip

Tested 100km offshore fishing and works perfectly. 1-2 minutes to send and receive text if that. From memory you’re limited to 50 words per text, however if you want to send a larger message it rolls into the second. We selected the standard plan which allows for 50 text messages a month, which should be plenty to provide the family back home piece of mind and check weather. Great product.

The Garmin inReach Mini 2 is truly a lifesaver. If you find yourself in challenging terrain and in trouble, especially when you're out of cell phone range, this device could be a lifesaver. Keep it attached to your body, so if you get separated from your transportation or are simply on foot, it will always be with you. Think of it as your guardian angel.

Sold re-conditioned unit & and only found out when contacted Garmin after it failed after ONE use. No way would I purchase a reconditioned unit knowingly & I went back to look at my order history as shocked when input the serial number with Garmin to have it repaired as doesn't work! Beware. It was sold and packaged as new but Garmin says the serial number was a reconditioned unit. Pretty upset as $$$$, I have a backpacking trip planned, and it doesn't work and found out I was hoodwinked. REI member 30+ years . . .