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Edelrid NINETEEN G vs Garmin inReach Mini 2

Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.

Edelrid NINETEEN G is the lighter option — 81 g lighter than the Garmin inReach Mini 2 (81% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec Edelrid NINETEEN G Garmin inReach Mini 2
Weight 19 g · 0.019 kg · 0.04 lb 100 g · 0.100 kg · 0.22 lb
Brand Edelrid Garmin
Category Safety Safety
Edelrid NINETEEN G
19 g

World's lightest carabiner at just 0.67oz. Maintains full 22kN strength rating.

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Garmin inReach Mini 2
100 g

Satellite SOS device with two-way messaging. Always-on safety.

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Edelrid NINETEEN G vs Garmin inReach Mini 2: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Edelrid NINETEEN G wins — at 19 g it is 81 g (81%) lighter than the Garmin inReach Mini 2 (100 g). That said, the heavier option may justify the extra grams with more capacity, durability or comfort, so weigh the trade-off against how you'll use it.

See where both rank against everything else in this category on the lightest safety page, or browse the full gear weight database.

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