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Garmin - inReach Mini 2 Compact Satellite Communicator 1.3" GPS with Built-In Bluetooth - Black
Average customer rating
4.4
(1,289 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 1,289 reviews
5 Stars
907
4 Stars
186
3 Stars
92
2 Stars
41
1 Star
63
Customer Reviews for Garmin - inReach Mini 2 Compact Satellite Communicator 1.3" GPS with Built-In Bluetooth - Black
Customer Rating
3
Simple Sat com
on December 24, 2022
Posted by: TexDuke
Nothing too special. Not the most innovative user interface. Not the quickest to obtain a signal when view not obstructed. Long battery life.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, Outdoor, January 5, 2023
Thank you for your review and experience with the inReach Mini 2. We would like to discuss this further over email. If you would please email us at product.support@garmin.com.
Thanks Jenny
Thanks Jenny
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Customer Rating
5
Peace of Mind
on December 26, 2022
Posted by: mockernut
I bought this for my family to be able to have peace of mind when I am out solo hiking/backpacking. The features are pretty intuitive and it didn't take long to figure out the basic operations. I use it mainly for the simple check in messages and to have it in case I need to use the SOS for an accident or health emergency (which thankfully I haven't had to use...yet). I like the size and the screen is clear and easy to read even without my glasses on. I do wish that you could do more from the phone app rather than having to go to my laptop for some things but all in all a very good product.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, Outdoor, January 5, 2023
Thank you for your review. Jenny
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Customer Rating
4
Purchased for emergency use primarily
on December 27, 2022
Posted by: RikR
Still trying to figure if you can save a track on device without sending track points. So far I don't think so. Disappointed the 3 preset messages were changed to check-in's just before I purchased which I did not know. The "I'm checking in, everything is okay" is fine but the other two, I'm starting/ending my trip are lame, I'm probably in cell service at that point so what's the point.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, Outdoor, January 5, 2023
Thank you for your review. Jenny
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Customer Rating
5
Stay in touch with family during your trip
on December 27, 2022
Posted by: EnricoNP
I got it tow month ago and used in several hikes. I use it to communicate my location to my family at home as well as track my location on I-phone. Easy to use, reliable, good battery life, peace of mind while hiking alone in remote locations.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, Outdoor, January 5, 2023
Thank you for your review. Jenny
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Customer Rating
2
InReach
on December 29, 2022
Posted by: MarcS
Very easy to set up and works like it should. I was able to communicate on my elk hunt where there was no cell service.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, Outdoor, January 5, 2023
Thank you for your review and experience with the inReach Mini 2. We would like to discuss this further over email. If you would please email us at product.support@garmin.com.
Thanks Jenny
Thanks Jenny
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
The Mini – 2 is a GIANT!
on December 29, 2022
Posted by: Vinnie the K
As a previous owner of a Garmin in reach Explorer+, and more recently a Montana 750i, I am now the proud owner of a mini – 2 and I love it!
The Explorer + worked ok to track my activities in the wild, but the keyboard was problematic, and the phone app interface was less than adequate. Two years ago, I purchased a Montana 750i. It’s great, it’s a tracker app, it’s a GPS, it does everything. The one thing I learned when using the Montana is - I do not need everything when I’m out. It’s heavy. I Don’t need a separate camera. My phone and my separate GPS on both my mountain bike and motorcycle take care of my GPS needs. All I really need is a good tracker that can get me whether if I need it.
The purchase of the mini-2 and then just learning about the Garmin messenger, phone app, make the combination of the two exactly what I need. And the mini, too, I can wear on my body if I get separated from my two wheelers. The battery lasts a very long time, in the messenger program on my phone does everything I needed to do so I do not really even need to touch the mini-2. And, the mini- 2 costs half as much as the Montana 750i and about the same as the explorer+.
This may be the last in-reach device I buy, unless you can put it in a really nice watch with long battery life and easy recharge capability. I’ll be buying that if you can accomplish that Mr. Garmin. Thanks again!
Response from GarminBy Garmin, Outdoor, January 5, 2023
Thank you for your review. Jenny
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Customer Rating
5
Easy to use for people who are not techy.
on January 3, 2023
Posted by: Anastasia
I found the manual a bit too simple. I had to Google some deeper topics. The App is user friendly.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, Outdoor, January 5, 2023
Thank you for your review. Jenny
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Customer Rating
4
Works well, peace of mind
on January 4, 2023
Posted by: Carl H Jackson
I've used the mini on two hikes. You have to point the mini towards the sky to get a signal and it takes a few minutes to connect. The pre-set check in msgs are easy but typing free form msgs is very hard. I did connect it to the garmin app on my phone via blue tooth and that works better. The mapping/tracking & sharing is good. Luckily haven't needed to use the SOS. I also have the FarOut app, I heard that uses GPS too but not 100% sure. If it does then the mini is quite expensive just for SOS.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, Outdoor, January 5, 2023
Thank you for your review. Jenny
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