Garmin InReach Mini 2

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Small, light and handy to carry around. Last summer I would have used it, although not by my own group, but by other hikers. Fortunately, a similar device was found by a group. It made me think about the weakening of mobile phone signals after the disappearance of 3G. The use is quite logical, although the functions are based on only a few keys. I haven't had a chance to test the most important feature of the device, i.e. satellite communication or location sharing, because I haven't signed a contract yet. Setting the coordinate system/map projection to ETRS-TM35FIN format was also successful after I found Erke Luokta's instruction video on Youtube (thanks for that): Garmin GPSmap 60CX ETRS TM35FIN specification (the settings also work on other Garmin devices). In a quick test, the device gave the same coordinates as Paikkatietoikkuna. Makes it easier to locate yourself on the map. It is still unclear to me in what format the device transmits location information to rescue authorities and whether they understand the location with the ETRS-TM35FIN. I was also able to sync routes and POIs created with the Garmin Explore app to the device quite easily. However, it is quite difficult to follow the route on such a small screen without a base map.

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The perfect companion when I'm solo hiking or riding a motorcycle in remote areas. Pros: Small. Low weight. Good battery capacity. Fast installation. Linked quickly to my existing Garmin account. Cons: The satellite subscription could easily have had a lower price. The UI feels a little messy sometimes.

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Feels solid. Setting up the device was easy and the "satellite subscription" was easy. It worked reliably in testing and I'm happy with the battery life when I keep the update interval reasonable, e.g. 20min.

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Excellent battery life and easy to use. I've been on a couple of hikes and fortunately I haven't had to try the emergency message. Text messages travel well via satellites, so messages can be sent from the wilderness to loved ones. Ordering the weather forecast also works well, although sometimes you have to wait a long time.

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Small, lightweight safety gadget on the go. Simple to connect with the mobile in the app. Fairly high minimum annual cost if you only use a few weeks a year. So you can think that renting one can be an option if you don't visit inaccessible areas more often than a couple of weeks a year

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It worked well when we were in the wilderness for a week.

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Fast delivery, product as described. Everything is perfect! I had never ordered from Varuste but I was really not disappointed, especially for the price.

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Really good for its size. In addition, Garmin's quality is already noticeable when handling the product. The screen is small, but so is the device, so this is a really good compromise. Now I'm going on a trip to the north for the actual field test.

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A handy tool to provide security on trips. Activating the inReach subscription can be slow (hours) but eventually succeeded after restarting the device and phone