Creating a new standard for off-grid connectivity I'm a backpacker, so the sight of an inReach Mini hanging off a pack is familiar to me. Garmin's inReach Mini and Mini 2 epitomized an ethos of solid and reliable operation in the backcountry. Sure, the s

Details Creating a new standard for off-grid connectivity I'm a backpacker, so the sight of an inReach Mini hanging off a pack is familiar to me. Garmin's inReach Mini and Mini 2 epitomized an ethos of solid and reliable operation in the backcountry. Sure, the small screen and hard buttons made it a little clunky to operate. Still, your inReach Mini was a real security blanket, providing live tracking to family and friends, off-grid texting, and a dedicated SOS button for emergencies.