Uploaded July 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
After over 3 years using the Garmin inReach Mini 2 - what happened?
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After three years and thousands of trail miles, the inReach Mini 2 remains my primary satellite communicator. The device shows minimal exterior wear, battery life holds strong at 10-12 days, and firmware updates keep adding features like custom quick texts and improved mapping. Garmin's subscription tiers now offer more flexibility, starting at $14.95/month for basic messaging. I walk through how it compares to iPhone satellite features and the GPSMAP 67i, and when the higher cost of the 67i makes sense. The Mini 2 still hits the best balance of durability, function, and price for most backcountry users.
00:00 Benefits
00:29 Exterior Wear
00:48 Battery Life
01:20 Firmware Updates
02:29 Subscription Changes
03:25 vs iPhone
04:45 Fails
05:12 vs GPSMAP 67i
06:30 Still Worth It?
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*Disclaimer:*
Some of these links are affiliate links where I'll earn a small commission if you make a purchase at no additional cost to you. I only recommend gear I actually use and trust.
After over 3 years using the Garmin inReach Mini 2 - what happened?
*Lowest Prices I Found:*
amzn.to/3TqUNT7
rei.pxf.io/je6B9a
*Gear I'm Using Now:*
* inReach: hkgy.co/inreach
* Hiking App: hkgy.co/app
* Watch: hkgy.co/watch
* Shoes: hkgy.co/shoes
* Pack: hkgy.co/backpack
* Rescue Insurance: hkgy.co/insurance
*Full Hiking Gear List (What I Use Now - Tested & Not Sponsored):*
hikingguy.com/gear
*More Hiking Content*
* Website: hikingguy.com
* Patreon: patreon.com/c/hikingguy
* Monthly Hiking News (free): patreon.com/c/hikingguy
* Subscribe: youtube.com/c/Hikingguy
After three years and thousands of trail miles, the inReach Mini 2 remains my primary satellite communicator. The device shows minimal exterior wear, battery life holds strong at 10-12 days, and firmware updates keep adding features like custom quick texts and improved mapping. Garmin's subscription tiers now offer more flexibility, starting at $14.95/month for basic messaging. I walk through how it compares to iPhone satellite features and the GPSMAP 67i, and when the higher cost of the 67i makes sense. The Mini 2 still hits the best balance of durability, function, and price for most backcountry users.
00:00 Benefits
00:29 Exterior Wear
00:48 Battery Life
01:20 Firmware Updates
02:29 Subscription Changes
03:25 vs iPhone
04:45 Fails
05:12 vs GPSMAP 67i
06:30 Still Worth It?
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*Disclaimer:*
Some of these links are affiliate links where I'll earn a small commission if you make a purchase at no additional cost to you. I only recommend gear I actually use and trust.
