Satellite Communicator
Going on an adventure? Hiking? Camping? Boating?
As a Rec+Safe member, you can reserve and arrange to use one of our satellite communicators!
Garmin InReach Mini 2
No need to buy your own, just use ours for $20 per week. Device deposit required.
Request a Satellite Communicator
Prefer to talk it through? Contact us instead.
Garmin inReach Mini 2 vs. Mini 3 vs. Mini 3 Plus
| Mini 2 (what we rent) | Mini 3 | Mini 3 Plus | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 112g | 122g | 122g |
| Display | Monochrome, physical buttons | Color touchscreen | Color touchscreen |
| Works with gloves | Yes — physical buttons | Bare fingers or special glove liners | Bare fingers or special glove liners |
| Battery (10-min tracking) | ~12 days | ~13 days | ~13 days |
| Messaging | Text (SOS, check-in, custom) | Text (SOS, check-in, custom) | Text, plus voice & photo messages |
The core satellite tracking and text messaging is essentially identical across all three — the newer models mainly add a touchscreen, a bit more battery life, and (on the Plus) voice and photo messaging. For most trips, the Mini 2 we rent covers what you need.
Garmin inReach Satellite Service Plans
| Enabled (included with rental) |
Essential | Standard | Premium | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price per month | $7.99 | $14.99 | $29.99 | $49.99 |
| Emergency SOS messaging | Included | Included | Included | Included |
| Check-in messages | $0.10 each | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Text messages / weather requests | $0.50 each | 50 total | 150 total | Unlimited |
| Live tracking | $0.10 each (10-min interval) | $0.10 each (10-min interval) | Unlimited (10-min interval) | Unlimited (2-min interval) |
| One-time activation fee | $39.99 | $39.99 | $39.99 | $39.99 |
Need more than the Enabled plan covers for your trip? Plans can be upgraded upon rental — just let us know when you pick up the device.