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
3
Battery life
on May 27, 2023
Posted by: Ranonby
No field test yet ! but I’m super concerned about the battery life not looking great
Response from GarminBy Garmin, Outdoor, May 31, 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
Works every time!
on May 27, 2023
Posted by: Maria R
Have been using for about 1 month now on a cross country road trip through the USA. Read the manual thoroughly, call customer service to unlock editable Check In messages, and you are good to go. I found it works fastest in the open and has more trouble in canyons where you cannot see as much of the sky. But it has eventually sent every check in successfully. My family likes the location feature as well with each message.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, Outdoor, May 31, 2023
Thank you for your review. Jenny
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Family is a text away with Tritium Satellite Tech!
on May 31, 2023
Posted by: PB30X
I’ve had the Mini 2 for a little over a month and totally impressed with its performance and use. I will say I have the unlimited plan as I’ve dropped some cellphone data coverage I no longer need. I do use the mini 2 in conjunction (In-Reach Linking) with my Garmin Rino 755t and has made texting easier. I am very comfortable with leaving my phone off (Saving Battery Energy) while backpacking/hiking off-grid countrysides. I hike allot of terrain off grid with cellular coverage so it’s a no brainer the plan I selected. One of the best features of the In-Reach Mini 2 in my opinion is battery life. Please read the plans before purchasing as you will be charged for pings and texts if sharing map data. Please read all directions before purchasing, Nothing is free, and highly recommend purchasing SAR Insurance. Not sure what Garmin has planned for future gear, but In-Reach should be in all their new GPS units, obviously excluding watches as they’re just too small. I will add that a few things to consider purchasing for easy access to the unit.
1) Garmin Spine Mount adapter (Needed for Backpack Tether/Additionally for accessory attachment kits also)
2) Garmin Backpack tether accessory Velcro Quick Disconnect (Pictured is my modified versions)
2) Garmin Backpack tether accessory Velcro Quick Disconnect (Pictured is my modified versions)
100% Satisfied Customer thus far :)
Response from GarminBy Garmin, Outdoor, June 6, 2023
Thank you for your review. Jenny
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Customer Rating
5
Great Features
on June 2, 2023
Posted by: Frogman88
I just bought this 2 weeks ago and am still learning all the features. I think the number one feature is that if you have to send an SOS you can contact the receivers and let them know the severity or not of the incident. My last unit didn't allow that.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
1
Difficult to use
on June 4, 2023
Posted by: Disappointed user
I do not like writing negative reviews, but this device was not user friendly. Difficult to use. Buttons too close together. Very counter-intuitive in terms of getting the device to do what you wish it to do. Stopped using it and canceled my service. Better to be out of cell service for a little bit than angry and frustrated that you cannot get your device to work.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, Outdoor, June 6, 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
Easy setup and use
on June 7, 2023
Posted by: Frosty861
Excellent manual (download) covers all features. Free test messages are a major plus, know before you go.
Highly recommend this device for communication in areas with no cell coverage, it provides peace of mind for the user and family/friends.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, Outdoor, June 12, 2023
Thank you for your review. Jenny
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Customer Rating
5
Peace of mind
on June 7, 2023
Posted by: Chief603
I bought this in May 2023 and used it once so far in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. It allows my wife to follow my progress on remote hikes. Although my one use took place during a group hike, we decided to put it to the test anyway and once I emerged from dense tree canopy, my progress was apparent and I was able to test the check-in feature several times successfully. This will provide peace of mind to both of us in the future.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Easy to use! Battery lasts forever!
on June 8, 2023
Posted by: Astrorph
I love the Garmin inReach Mini 2. Not sure why some reviewers had a problem. I’m a 71yo man and I had it set up very quickly. It does everything I need. I decided on the annual Safety Plan because I do a lot of solo hikes besides backpacking. I never really thought about how hard it would be to get help in my local hiking areas that have poor to no cell coverage. The other thing I like is the small size and durability. Fits nicely on pack straps.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, Outdoor, June 12, 2023
Thank you for your review. Jenny
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