The inReach Mini 2 Still Does Everything I Need (Here's Why)
HMMüller ·
I've been using the Garmin inReach Mini 2 for about a year now, and in this video I break down the real value proposition of the inReach Mini 2 versus the Mini 3 , now that both devices do more or less the same thing. ## Chapters 0:00 Intro 0:00 Value proposition — Mini 2 vs Mini 3 0:00 What we use it for: SOS & two-way messaging 0:00 Durability & IPX rating 0:00 Memory limits & firmware updates 0:00 Pairing with a Garmin watch & battery life 0:00 Battery tip: turn it off indoors 0:00 Buttons vs touchscreen & remote control 0:00 Analog backup: compass & printed map 0:00 Mini 3 Plus: images & voice text 0:00 Verdict (Timestamps are placeholders — fill in your own times.)* ## Music License: Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0 Track: Avi Snow, Sync & Marky Style - Alright (Official Instrumental) [NCS Release] Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds
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