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
5
Small and Powerful
on November 30, 2023
Posted by: Chris72
I have had a Mini and a Mini 2 for several years and it works great and is small enough to take with you anywhere.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, December 1, 2023
Thank you for your review.
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Customer Rating
5
VERY COMPACT AND HANDY
on December 2, 2023
Posted by: Blackfrog95
I Like the size and the battery time is fantastical
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
4
Very useful tool
on December 2, 2023
Posted by: Johnny Fishonny
I bought my InReach and used it during our late deer and elk late hunt. Got it for piece of mind after having some heart issues. Mostly, it’s awesome. I have been unable to get it to connect with my computer (Mac) but have it linked to the app on my phone. We tested it with me way out in the back country and it performed just great! It may not save your life (but it might!) but it will make it easy to find me if the heart does give out, verses looking for me for weeks.
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Customer Rating
5
Super light and compact
on December 4, 2023
Posted by: Mike LB
It was easy to set up and was ready to go in half an hour.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, December 7, 2023
Thank you for your review.
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Customer Rating
5
Great Purchase
on December 4, 2023
Posted by: jcoker55
I bought this a couple months ago and I am glad I did. This has been a great tool for my off-grid adventures. The trackback feature is a great safety in case you get yourself lost and the communication ability is fantastic. Once I get more into the other tools I am sure I will enjoy it even more.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, December 7, 2023
Thank you for your review.
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Customer Rating
5
Connectivity!
on December 5, 2023
Posted by: toisa12
This is a great upgrade from the Mini 1. Staying connected to home while I'm out in the wild is important feature. The Mini 2 connection to the phone is more stable and seems to to pick up the saddle lights quicker too. Battery life is really a plus also. The Garmin Explorer app is an upgrade over Earth Mate also.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, December 7, 2023
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Customer Rating
5
Pretty happy
on December 5, 2023
Posted by: Papamcgown
Bought a month or so ago so still learning but seemed to work pretty good. Was able to get updated accurate weather both hourly and next 2-3 days. Was able to send text messages and locations. Battery held up well.
Only issue is that others did not also have.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, December 7, 2023
Thank you for your review.
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Customer Rating
5
Allows Me To Do More
on December 5, 2023
Posted by: JoshuaK12
I just returned from my first backcountry trip since my wife gave me an inReach Mini 2 as a gift. I went into the Flatside Wilderness in Arkansas and I was without cell service for almost four full days. This was my first chance to try out the device. First and most importantly, the inReach Mini 2 worked as advertised. So with no technical issues, I was able to just learn the device. The inReach Mini 2 is small enough to be a non-factor in terms of pack and gear weight. I kept it attached to my shoulder strap with the Garmin-provided clip most of the time. Based on reviews I had read, I had low expectations for the process of typing a message directly into the unit, but it was not bad at all - brought back some memories of the early days of text messaging. The messaging allowed me to keep my family aware that all was well and that allowed me to plan routes without worrying about finding a spot to get cell service at some point during the day, as I have in the past. This gave me the ability to explore and access new parts of the wilderness area. I certainly did not utilize all the features of the device. I did tinker with Waypoints and Tracking - both features were intuitive and helpful. Knowing that if things took a bad turn I could call for help validated the purchase of the inReach Mini 2. But I found in my initial run that it can do a lot more than just put out an SOS. After one outing, I view my inReach Mini 2 as a really valuable and important piece of my backcountry kit that gives me access to more places.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, December 7, 2023
Thank you for your review.
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