Americana Outdoors E-Magazine - March 2022

The TracBack routing feature navigates you back to your starting point the same way you came, should you get lost — right on your device.

24/7 emergency response Thanks to a dedicated SOS button on inReach Mini 2, users can quickly declare an SOS should an emergencyoccur.OnceanSOS isdeclared, inReach Mini 2 will send a distress signal to the Garmin International Emergency Response Coordination Center (IERCC), a 24/7 staffed professional emergency response coordination center. Through the two-way communication provided by inReach Mini 2, the IERCC can communicate with the inReach user and then notify the applicable search and rescue organization to respond. The IERCC will deliver a confirmation that help is on the way and provide updates on the status of the response effort. The IERCC may also reach out to the user’s designated emergency contacts. Measuring just under 4 inches tall by 2 inches wide and weighing 3.5 oz, the rugged inReach Mini 2 is water rated to IPX73. InReach Mini 2 represents the newest innovation in Garmin’s expanding family of global satellite communication devices and is available now for a suggested retail price of $399.99. To communicate using an inReach Mini device, an active satellite subscription plan is required. A variety of plans that range from flexible month-to- month options to an annual contract package are available for individuals or professionals. Plans are available for as little as $11.95 per month.