I have a mini for four years now . Before the miniI had a spot for ten years.
The mini works great for me. Since I retired my wife and I travel around the west a lot. I send our location to family every night. Stands alone .
I link it while hunting with Bluetooth to a mini iPad in my pack. This gives me a bigger mapping screen than any phone. I also use the iPad to send messages through the mini.
Using the Earthmate Garmin App. I have about 20 preformed messages ready to go that cover most situations. Just select and send.
The mini is small and durable. Easy to take anywhere and won’t shatter if you drop it.
Plus great safety device should something happen. If you were badly injured you might not be able to work a phone . But push one button and helps on the way with the Mini.
