Uploaded November 2024 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Wondering which Garmin inReach is best for hiking? I'll help you choose between the Mini 2, Messenger, and more.
*Lowest Prices I Found:*
inReach Mini 2: amzn.to/3COmJeH
GPSMAP 67i: amzn.to/4gd1L7o
Messenger: amzn.to/4gcRyYE
Messenger Plus: amzn.to/3Zcneqj
Montana 750i: amzn.to/3CNCIJI
GPSMAP 86i: amzn.to/4gdTDU7
*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
I walk through every current Garmin inReach model and explain which one makes sense for hiking. The Mini 2 is what I recommend for most people: small, reliable, handles two-way messaging and SOS without extra bulk. The 67i adds full navigation and topo routing if you want one device for everything. The Messenger and Messenger Plus are lighter but less rugged. The Montana 750i and 86i are overkill unless you need a large touchscreen for other activities. I cover real-world battery life, screen usability, and which features actually matter on the trail.
00:00 Garmin inReach Mini 2
01:06 GPSMAP 67i
01:33 Garmin Messenger
01:50 Messenger Plus
02:22 Montana 700i/750i
02:38 GPSMAP 86i
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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.
Wondering which Garmin inReach is best for hiking? I'll help you choose between the Mini 2, Messenger, and more.
*Lowest Prices I Found:*
inReach Mini 2: amzn.to/3COmJeH
GPSMAP 67i: amzn.to/4gd1L7o
Messenger: amzn.to/4gcRyYE
Messenger Plus: amzn.to/3Zcneqj
Montana 750i: amzn.to/3CNCIJI
GPSMAP 86i: amzn.to/4gdTDU7
*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
I walk through every current Garmin inReach model and explain which one makes sense for hiking. The Mini 2 is what I recommend for most people: small, reliable, handles two-way messaging and SOS without extra bulk. The 67i adds full navigation and topo routing if you want one device for everything. The Messenger and Messenger Plus are lighter but less rugged. The Montana 750i and 86i are overkill unless you need a large touchscreen for other activities. I cover real-world battery life, screen usability, and which features actually matter on the trail.
00:00 Garmin inReach Mini 2
01:06 GPSMAP 67i
01:33 Garmin Messenger
01:50 Messenger Plus
02:22 Montana 700i/750i
02:38 GPSMAP 86i
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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.
