Carabiner strap mounting screw

The carabiner strap mounting screw fell out of the back of my Inreach Mini 2 leaving my carabiner securely clipped to my belt but my Inreach on the ground.  Luckily I was around camp and heard it fall, but no luck finding the screw.  Also no luck finding info on Garmin regarding screw type and size.  Would like to get a good description before I head off to the Ace to search for one.  Would hate to get the wrong size and damage the casing.

UPDATE:  Just used Chat Support function on Garmin website and as a "one-time courtesy" the representative is shipping the spline mount that Snow_Leopard suggested.  Apparently that is their solution-- no individual screws or even specs on the screw supplied. As backup for paddling I think I'll also attach a small nylon loop to the lanyard holes on the top and clip to a fishing leash.  Relatively painless as far as "lessons" go I guess since I didn't lose the device.  Whew.

  • I will tell you this is absolutely an issue that buyers of this device need to be aware of the risk.  I was on a 10 day trip in the Yukon and on day five I got back to camp with only the caribiner and the strap. The screw had backed out despite me having checked it before the trip, so my advice to you is forget the carabiner and keep your inreach snug in your jacket or your bino case or pocket where you cannot lose it.  Lucky for me. I had Starlink and I was able to go back to base camp and use my computer to ping the device and was able to relocate it after two hours of stress.  Mark my words don't trust the caribiker system.  I had no issues sending messages from thenimreachnin the side of my bino case, post loss. 

  • Don't trust the screw ever.  Keep it a zipped up pocket.