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
Incomplete
on September 21, 2023
Posted by: SanJuanExplorer
Fortunately, I have not had a backcountry emergency since buying the Mini2. Not using its prime function, it’s impossible to grade the device. Thus, the incomplete. Indeed, I hope the grade always remains incomplete.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, Garmin, September 21, 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
Great tool
on September 23, 2023
Posted by: Strykr667
I have used a competing brand for years and took for granted the cumbersome interface, poor customer service, etc. New technology, right? Well the InReach Mini with its phone apps has made me wish I made the switch years ago. A great product AND great service. (More important)
Response from GarminBy Garmin, Garmin, September 26, 2023
Thank you for your review.
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Customer Rating
5
Gave me the confidence to go alone
on September 24, 2023
Posted by: TomC25
I bought this in September for a planned solo Colorado elk hunt in a wilderness area. Honestly I don’t think I would have gone alone without this technology as a safety backstop. Probably half of the hunters I encountered in that wilderness area had the mini2. No regrets, will definitely use more in the future
Response from GarminBy Garmin, Garmin, September 26, 2023
Thank you for your review.
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Customer Rating
4
Great units and a lot cheaper than satellite phone
on September 24, 2023
Posted by: Trackrig
I think the unit itself if great, but the Garmin web site and Owner's manual needs a little work. It was hard to find Garmin's various rate plans and other info on the web site. The Owner's manual needs more detail. Try to find someone who has one to walk you through using it. It worked well in the mountains and we were in the snow. You can print the Owners manual, which is nice, so you can take it with you since you'll probably be out of cell range if you're using the inReach.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, Garmin, September 26, 2023
Thank you for your review and experience with the Instinct. 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
1
Garbage
on September 25, 2023
Posted by: I don’t have a nickname
I want a refund. Thing is impossible to work and the battery dies quickly making you have to carry extra weight in the form of chargers.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, Garmin, September 26, 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 for backcountry hunting in Idaho
on September 25, 2023
Posted by: Tactical-N8
I bought this specifically for solo elk archery hunting in Idaho, and was very pleased. I hunt in backcountry units without cell service, so the ability to keep in communication with family via satellite was great. My only complaint would be that the weather app is not very accurate for remote locations at higher elevation. It pulls weather from nearby towns, but was often 30 degrees off. Wind and precipitation forecasts were obviously off as well. If it were to use the NOAA latitude and longitude forecasts i would give this unit 5 stars without a doubt.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, Garmin, September 26, 2023
Thank you for your review.
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Customer Rating
5
Functioned Flawlessly
on September 26, 2023
Posted by: ELR2023
Purchased this Mini 2 for backcountry adventures recently. First week long trip completed I can report this unit functioned flawlessly with my cell phone and the Garmin Messenger application to contact family and hired support. Messages were received within a few minutes of creation and sending. And responses were received by me at the same pace. I am completely satisfied with this new version of the Garmin Mini satellite communication device.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, Garmin, September 28, 2023
Thank you for your review.
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Customer Rating
5
Great little device
on October 5, 2023
Posted by: Capt773
It does exactly what it’s designed to do did not disappoint
Response from GarminBy Garmin, October 9, 2023
Thank you for your review.
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