Customer reviews from Garmin
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
1
Disappointed
on September 26, 2025
Posted by: CamG
I bought this a few weeks ago for a northern Maine moose hunt. Along with convincing my good friend to but one as well. The communication between inreachs are so inconsistent. A message may go through in 1min or 1hr. Not at all what I wanted. It will get you home and that's about it. My wife's iPhone 16 has better satellite communication.
Response from GarminBy Care, September 29, 2025
We appreciate your message! Under ideal conditions, an inReach message can go through within 30 seconds, but it may take longer depending on your environment. However, you can optimize your inReach's performance by following the tips outlined in this FAQ:
http://ms.spr.ly/6427sQEoz
If you still need assistance beyond that, please contact Garmin Support by calling 800-800-1020 to speak with our inReach experts.
*KC
http://ms.spr.ly/6427sQEoz
If you still need assistance beyond that, please contact Garmin Support by calling 800-800-1020 to speak with our inReach experts.
*KC
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Excellent Accessory
on September 27, 2025
Posted by: ShastaCo
Purchased for Hunting way back in no man’s land. It’s done everything I’ve expected of it. Keep my family updated & give me peace of mind out there alone.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Easy to use
on September 28, 2025
Posted by: Braden
Setting up the Garmin and selecting a plan was easy and quick. Took less than 10 minutes to set up and learn how to use it. Connection to your phone was easy and quick. Battery life was excellent. Was a little surprised at how long it lasted in temps under freezing. A
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
3
Nice to have but pricey service
on September 30, 2025
Posted by: Hollis22
I liked the peace of mind I got from carrying the InReach with me, but the live tracking service is way too expensive to use when front country hiking. Which is a shame because I often hike and trail run alone.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Unbelievable peace of mind
on October 1, 2025
Posted by: MaxeneLF
I have absolutely no regrets about dropping the money to buy this, or for paying for the subscriptions.
I use the navigation features pretty often and they work great, but my main comfort is knowing that I can keep in touch with family and summon emergency rescue god forbid something happened.
I can check in with them. They can check in with me. They can see where I'm at. And if something were to ever happen and my tracker didn't move for an extended period of time and they didn't hear back from me then they'd know where to send SoR.
And even little things like if my car breaks down and it's something I can't quickly fix out in the wilderness, then I can still tell family and come up with a game plan.
As a woman, playing outside has never felt so free and safe. I wish I had gotten this sooner.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Connection with family
on October 2, 2025
Posted by: Kimmi
I bought this to satisfy my family when my son and I would be without signal for a week on the Appalachian Trail. Calmed their nerves and mine!!!! Features worked great and looking forward to our next hike:)
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
4
on October 2, 2025
Posted by: Emily P
We used this when my husband was in the boundary waters. I was able to stay connected with him via an app on my phone. There was a delay in sending/receiving messages but it was better piece of mind to know that we could still keep connected in case something happened. He also used it to call emergency services when his group ran into an issue, they were very responsive. Ideally, it would have its own message screen but this works.
Written by a customer while visiting ExpertVoice.com
Customer Rating
5
Wonderful safety and communication
on October 3, 2025
Posted by: Bronze oarlock
I purchased this before a 5-day sailing cruise to Apostle Islands. The live track and messaging worked flawless and kept family and friends informed. I should have done this sooner.
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