Customer reviews from Garmin
Garmin - inReach Mini 3 Compact Satellite Communicator 1.9" Outdoor GPS with Worldwide Maps and Built-In Bluetooth - Black
Average customer rating
4.2
(11 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 11 reviews
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Customer Reviews for Garmin - inReach Mini 3 Compact Satellite Communicator 1.9" Outdoor GPS with Worldwide Maps and Built-In Bluetooth - Black
Customer Rating
4
Works OK. Small and lighter
on October 6, 2026
Posted by: Steve in NM
I use this when flying gliders. I replaced an old inReach explorer. I guess it’s OK. Certainly smaller and lighter. I didn’t think I would like the touchscreen in turbulence but it requires two hands to use the mechanical buttons so touch is better. I wish it had a clip like my explorer so I could attach it to my parachute. The Messenger app is nice. When someone responds to an inReach message directly I see it on my phone right away. With the explorer I could only see and respond on the device. There is something going on with the message list. I have many people following me. I send takeoff and landing preset messages plus in-flight presets. I include myself on the t/o & ldg to be sure they are getting through. So far I get those msgs via email only even though they are also supposed to be texts. Not sure what is up with that
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
4
Works great
on September 13, 2026
Posted by: ChazO23
Works great for my off the cell network fishing trips. Only thing is my partner doesn’t get alerts on the app when I send a message. Wonder why?
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
on August 13, 2026
Posted by: Tommy12345
Works as expected. The touch screen makes texting without a phone a lot easier. It is noticeablely bigger than the mini 2
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Reliable
on August 10, 2026
Posted by: Kakamagee
Phone was dead on trail. Luckily had the map saved on my garmin mini as backup!
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
4
Upgrading to Plus
on August 4, 2026
Posted by: jumpmasterdad
Seen the features of the mini 3 plus and decided to upgrade.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Awesome upgrades
on July 4, 2026
Posted by: Mike2AE
I absolutely love the new features and easier to read screen. The additional pre-scripted messages are great for checking in with people. The added bonus of being able to get assistance if needed.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Good piece of mind!
on June 15, 2026
Posted by: Magugin
Super easy to set up and link to the app. Used on a few off-grid trail runs and my location was sent as expected using the live tracking. There is a strap hole in the unit but no strap is provided, which I wish they would add.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Solid
on June 10, 2026
Posted by: Instinctuser123
I really only used basic functions - texting & weather - while on a canoe trip. I found the product to be easy to use and worth the investment! Looking forward to learning more of the other functions in the future.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin