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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)
Customer Reviews for Garmin - inReach Mini 2 Compact Satellite Communicator 1.3" GPS with Built-In Bluetooth - Black
Customer Rating
1
my worst piece of gear
on September 8, 2023
Posted by: Hoss
I bought this to give my wife some pie of mind as I backpacked 100 miles around Mt Rainier on the Wonderland Trail.
It lost power like water through a sieve - it was down to 80% after one day, and this was an 11 day hike. On day five I shut it off to keep the remaining battery power in case I needed to send an SOS (if it would actually work...?). Thankfully I did not need that feature.
It lost power like water through a sieve - it was down to 80% after one day, and this was an 11 day hike. On day five I shut it off to keep the remaining battery power in case I needed to send an SOS (if it would actually work...?). Thankfully I did not need that feature.
"Failure to send message" was the constant reply to attempted message/camping site updates.
It did keep accurate time
Response from GarminBy Garmin, Garmin, September 18, 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.
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Customer Rating
4
Reliability and features, batt life needs help
on September 9, 2023
Posted by: Native roots
My work requires that I have the most reliable tools especially for communication. The apps make sending and receiving messages easy. The weather forecast is super handy and accurate.
Biggest issue I’ve found is the battery life. They advertise 14 days and blah blah blah… with all the tracking feature shut down most I get is 4 days. Maybe if I shut it down completely I’d get 14 days.
I’d recommend the mini 2 for those that want the communication and the backup navigation features.
Biggest issue I’ve found is the battery life. They advertise 14 days and blah blah blah… with all the tracking feature shut down most I get is 4 days. Maybe if I shut it down completely I’d get 14 days.
I’d recommend the mini 2 for those that want the communication and the backup navigation features.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, Garmin, September 18, 2023
Thank you for your review.
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Customer Rating
5
Super simple set up
on September 9, 2023
Posted by: MSSS
Just received my new In Reach mini 2 and the set up was so simple. Can’t wait to use it
Response from GarminBy Garmin, Garmin, September 18, 2023
Thank you for your review.
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Customer Rating
1
Battery NOT as stated
on September 9, 2023
Posted by: Pushpastthewall
2 Day Hike up Appleton Pass in the Olympics. Fully charged batter upon heading out on day one. 7 hour hike to the pass. Turned Mini 2 off at night to save battery. Hiked back out 6 miles the next day. Battery dead at then end of the hike. SO.... lasted 13 hours??
Response from GarminBy Garmin, Garmin, September 18, 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.
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Customer Rating
4
Great device for safety!
on September 10, 2023
Posted by: Wheeling-It
Purchased before a trip and was happy to have when the my first line of communication failed. Back-Up is key!
Response from GarminBy Garmin, Garmin, September 18, 2023
Thank you for your review.
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Customer Rating
5
Let’s my family know I’m safe.
on September 10, 2023
Posted by: Joeythelegend
This little device is great. Makes you feel safe and keep yours family updated.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, Garmin, September 18, 2023
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Customer Rating
2
Difficult to use
on September 11, 2023
Posted by: Elk Hunter
Should be able to write standard/set messages in the app to sync to the phone. Set messages in phone are not applicable to everyone given use of device. How texts/messages come through app and phone is confusing. Shares mapshare but app did not track device. Instead, stayed in home address. Not a good device at all
Response from GarminBy Garmin, Garmin, September 18, 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.
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Customer Rating
5
Awesome and easy to use when paired with phone
on September 12, 2023
Posted by: Sue G
I was able to text my husband using the app in remote wilderness
This is great!
Also felt more secure knowing I could reach out for help
This is great!
Also felt more secure knowing I could reach out for help
Response from GarminBy Garmin, Garmin, September 18, 2023
Thank you for your review.
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