{"id":1092,"date":"2026-05-13T15:00:35","date_gmt":"2026-05-13T15:00:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/teknologi.news.eraenterprise.id\/?p=1092"},"modified":"2026-05-13T15:00:35","modified_gmt":"2026-05-13T15:00:35","slug":"garmins-mini-satellite-communicators-are-on-sale-for-up-to-40-percent-off","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/teknologi.news.eraenterprise.id\/?p=1092","title":{"rendered":"Garmin\u2019s mini satellite communicators are on sale for up to 40 percent off"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" data-caption=\"\" data-portal-copyright=\"Image: The Verge\" data-has-syndication-rights=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/Garmin-InReach-Mini-3-Deal-Image.png?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=0,0,100,100\" \/><figcaption>\n\t\t<\/figcaption><\/p><\/figure>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-none\"><span>REI\u2019s annual Anniversary Sale doesn\u2019t\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/promotions\/anniversary-sale\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">start until March 15th<\/a>, but that hasn\u2019t stopped Garmin from rolling out discounts on a range of devices \u2014 including its InReach Mini satellite communicato<\/span>rs. Right now, for instance, you can grab the <strong>Mini 2<\/strong> at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Garmin-Lightweight-Satellite-Communicator-Handheld\/dp\/B09PSKG7C3\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Amazon<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/product\/208257\/garmin-inreach-mini-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">REI<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.garmin.com\/en-US\/p\/765374\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Garmin<\/a> for $249.99 ($150 off) or the <strong>Mini 3<\/strong> for $399.99 ($50 off) through the same retailers (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Garmin-Satellite-Communicator-Touchscreen-Emergency\/dp\/B0G4X5Q6Y1\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Amazon<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/product\/C06372\/garmin-inreach-mini-3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">REI<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.garmin.com\/en-US\/p\/1756401\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Garmin<\/a>). That\u2019s the lowest price we\u2019ve seen on the newer InReach model, which launched in late December.<\/p>\n<div class=\"product-block\">\n<h3>Garmin inReach Mini\u00a02<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"product-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/05\/Garmin-InReach-Mini-2-Lifestyle-Image-3.jpg?w=300\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<h3>Where to Buy:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B09PSKG7C3\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <strike>$399.99<\/strike> $249.99 at <strong>Amazon<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/product\/208257\/garmin-inreach-mini-2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <strike>$399.99<\/strike> $249.99 at <strong>REI<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.garmin.com\/en-US\/p\/765374\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <strike>$399.99<\/strike> $249.99 at <strong>Garmin<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-block\">\n<h3>Garmin InReach Mini 3<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"product-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/Garmin-InReach-Mini-3-Lifestyle-Press-Image.jpeg?w=300\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<h3>Where to Buy:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Garmin-Satellite-Communicator-Touchscreen-Emergency\/dp\/B0G4X5Q6Y1\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <strike>$449.99<\/strike> $399.99 at <strong>Amazon<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/product\/C06372\/garmin-inreach-mini-3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <strike>$449.99<\/strike> $399.99 at <strong>REI<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.garmin.com\/en-US\/p\/1756401\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <strike>$449.99<\/strike> $399.99 at <strong>Garmin<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-none\">As someone who has used both the Mini 2 and Mini 3 in the backcountry, I\u2019m a big fan of dedicated satellite communicators over smartphones, even those with support for satellite SOS and messaging. Both the Mini 2 and Mini 3 are far more rugged than your average phone, for one thing, and each device offers multi-day battery life, which certainly isn\u2019t the case with iPhone 17-series phones and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/2024\/8\/13\/24219583\/google-pixel-9-satellite-satellite-sos-android\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Google\u2019s newer Pixel phones<\/a>. They also operate in higher temperatures and allow you to pull the weather report, which is a massive plus when you\u2019re off the grid and exposed to ever-changing weather patterns.<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-none\">The core functionality of the Mini 2 and Mini 3 is largely the same, however. The two palm-sized satellite communicators leverage\u00a0the Iridium satellite network for coverage, allowing you to send text messages, share your location, and even trigger SOS alerts in the event of an emergency. The big differences between the last-gen model and the Mini 3 are that the latter features a color touchscreen interface, which makes it far easier to navigate menus and type messages (the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Garmin-Satellite-Communicator-Touchscreen-Emergency\/dp\/B0G4RST8LV\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mini 3 Plus<\/a> also adds support for photos and voice messages).<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-none\">Keep in mind that whichever model you choose, you\u2019ll need to sign up for one of Garmin\u2019s InReach Consumer Plans, which <a href=\"https:\/\/www.garmin.com\/en-US\/p\/837461\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">start at $7.99 a month<\/a> for the most basic plan. Each tier requires a $39.99 activation fee and includes a set number of messages per month; however, if you run out, you\u2019ll have to pay an additional fee per message (live tracking always costs extra). Personally, I\u2019ve never found the messaging limits to be that restrictive \u2014 my aim in the backcountry is to <em>avoid<\/em> copious amounts of human contact \u2014 but it\u2019s something to keep in mind if you\u2019re planning a longer trek in the woods or need more constant communication with someone back home.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n<div><\/div>\n<p>  window.HYPE_DESK_CONFIG = {<br \/>\n    productImageUrl: &#8220;https:\/\/s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/assets.sbnation.com\/csk\/uploads\/hype-desk\/product-images\/macbook+neo.png&#8221;,<br \/>\n    productImageAlt: &#8220;Apple MacBook Neo&#8221;,<br \/>\n    productTitle: &#8220;Apple MacBook Neo&#8221;,<br \/>\n    shortDescription: &#8220;An affordable, well-built laptop for a great price.&#8221;,<br \/>\n    longDescription:<br \/>\n      &#8220;Apple&#8217;s most affordable Mac ever starts at $599, and it does not feel like a compromise. 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