The Garmin inReach Mini 2 is an ultralight 2 way satellite communicator that lets you send an SOS for emergency assistance in a life-threatening emergency. Smaller than a mobile phone, you can message loved ones, and they can always see where you are.
Renting a Garmin inReach Messenger in Singapore makes sense if you use it only occasionally, as it requires a monthly subscription like a phone.
Why would I use this?
You're hiking, biking or driving out of mobile phone range and want to stay in touch for safety
Give family peace of mind and let them know where you are via live-tracking or one-time messages
Call for life-saving emergency medical assistance if you get lost, breakdown, break a leg, or get bitten by a snake
No setup/subscription hassle. Rent and use even for a short weekend trip.
What’s Included?
Garmin inReach Messenger
Subscription plan (SGD) shown below
Rent the device for 5 days from as low as $100. Subscription is included and you only pay more for extra messages or special weather requests as shown below.
Choose a Plan: People typically choose the Safety Plan which gives you SOS, 3 editable pre-set messages with unlimited messages sends. My plans are unique as most plans from only include non-editable pre-set messages. The Tracking Plan gives you everything on the Safety Plan, some free messages, and your location every 10 minutes updated on a website map for friends and family to follow you.
Pickup/Return: Collect the device from me (Tanjong Pagar, Singapore) 1 day before your trip so you can familiarise yourself with it. Return the device to me in Tanjong Pagar. For example pickup on Thursday and return on Monday for 5 day rental.
Deposit and Return: S$500 deposit, fully refunded on return of device in good condition. Any additional costs for weather and SMS messages is deducted from your deposit. I have never needed to deduct any deposit from anyone yet.
Track points are chargeable (you won't use them)
3 editable pre-set messages with unlimited sends.
Custom SMS messages at S$1/each
Basic Weather at 1 message
Premium Weather at 2 messages
SOS emergency response
MapShare website for others to see your location
Unlimited Track Points sent at 10 min intervals
3 editable pre-set messages with unlimited sends.
Custom SMS messages at $1/each (1 msg free per day)
Basic Weather at 1 message
Premium Weather at 2 messages
SOS emergency response
MapShare website for others to see your location
Outdoor gear review channel
Garmin's official training video
Many of you will be using this on hiking adventures. Here's a real life test so you know what to expect.