Garmin inReach Mini 2, 3 up to 40% off

REI and Garmin have put two inReach satellite communicators on sale ahead of REI’s 2026 Anniversary Sale, according to REI product listings and the retailer’s sale pages. REI’s site showed the Garmin inReach Mini 2 at $249.99, down from $350, and the Garmin inReach Mini 3 at $399.99, down from $450, as of May 14. The Verge reported the discounts on Wednesday and described the offers as part of the retailer’s seasonal promotion. REI’s own sale materials say the Anniversary Sale runs from May 15 through May 25. ### How much are the two Garmin models discounted? REI’s listings showed the bigger markdown on the older device. The inReach Mini 2 was listed at $249.99 versus a regular price of $350, a reduction of about 29%, while the inReach Mini 3 was listed at $399.99 from $450, a reduction of about 11%. The Verge said the devices were on sale for “up to 40 percent off,” but REI’s current product pages available on May 14 showed smaller discounts for the two Mini models specifically. (rei.com) REI’s broader Garmin sale page also showed other Garmin products discounted by varying amounts, including watches and other inReach devices. ### Where is REI placing these deals in its May promotion? REI said in a newsroom post published six days ago that its biggest sale of the year would run from May 15 to May 25 and cover more than 6,000 products. The retailer’s coupon terms page gives the same dates and says online shoppers can use code ANNIV26 during that window. (theverge.com) REI’s Garmin deals page says shoppers can “Shop Anniversary Sale Deals Starting 5/15,” and the electronics deals page lists sale end dates on individual items. The inReach Mini 3 listing shown in REI’s electronics deals feed carried a “Sale Ends Jun 29” tag, while other anniversary-sale offers on the site end May 25. ### What do these inReach devices do? Garmin markets the inReach line as satellite communicators for use outside cellular coverage. (rei.com) REI’s Mini 3 product language says users can send texts and trigger SOS functions without cell service, and the retailer’s inReach category page groups the Mini models with other satellite communication products. The Mini 2 has been on REI’s site with a larger review base and a regular price of $350, while the Mini 3 appears as the newer and higher-priced model at $450 before discount. (rei.com) The Verge said the Mini 3 launched in late December, though that launch timing was not stated on the REI pages reviewed. ### Why does the “up to 40% off” line need a closer look? The 40% figure appears to describe the headline range of Garmin-related discounts rather than the markdown on each inReach Mini model. (rei.com) REI’s current pages for the Mini 2 and Mini 3 do not show either device at 40% off as of May 14. Outdoor Industry Association’s repost of an REI sale announcement from a prior year said shoppers could save $100 on the inReach Mini 2 during an anniversary sale, which is consistent with the Mini 2 price now shown at REI. (rei.com) That older repost is not a current 2026 sale page, but it matches the size of the Mini 2 markdown visible now. (rei.com) ### Where can shoppers verify the details themselves? REI’s product pages remain the clearest source for the current prices because they show the regular price, sale price and, in some cases, the sale end date. REI’s coupon page and newsroom announcement set out the broader promotion window from May 15 to May 25. May 15 is the next date that matters for shoppers following the promotion. (outdoorindustry.org) REI says its Anniversary Sale starts that day, and the Garmin deals pages and product listings on REI’s site are the places to watch for any price changes on the inReach Mini 2 and Mini 3. (rei.com 1) (rei.com 2)