Customer reviews from Garmin
Garmin - InReach GPS with Built-In Bluetooth - Red/Black
Average customer rating
4.1
(717 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 717 reviews
5 Stars
411
4 Stars
133
3 Stars
74
2 Stars
45
1 Star
54
Customer Reviews for Garmin - InReach GPS with Built-In Bluetooth - Red/Black
Customer Rating
5
Very handy!
on May 9, 2019
Posted by: wyoy
What an excellent way to stay in touch. I solo hike frequently and the InReach keeps peace of mind for me and my wife. And having unlimited preset messages is a great way to let her know what's happening. It's small and light and simple enough to operate.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Worry-free off grid
on May 10, 2019
Posted by: JayP
I have thoroughly tested this unit and it flawlessly does everything it is supposed to. Make sure you understand exactly what this unit is and is not before you buy it and you will not be dissappointed.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Amazing little device.
on May 11, 2019
Posted by: T9339T
The Garmin inReach Mini is perfect for daily life, hiking, boating, and, more recently, deployments. I have used this awesome little product daily since I got it a little over a week ago and it has been flawless. Set up was a bit tricky as it needs a clear path to get signal but other than that it is strait forward. Using the downloadable manual that can be found online I was able to multi task and link the Mini to my Fenix 5x Plus and iPhone X in little over 5-6 minutes with no hassle. I have used this product to send texts to friends in the United States with only a 5-10 delay from sending the text to receiving a response back. Tracking and setting waypoints is easier on the Mini than on my iPhone and my Garmin eTrex. Overall I rate this product a 9/10. The only reason I am not rating this product a 10/10 is because nothing is perfect and Garmin always outdoes itself so its never a total 10. Haha!
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Amazing little device!
on May 15, 2019
Posted by: Spud
I love my inreach mini, however, there was not a lanyard in the box. Bummer.
I do hiking and ATV riding & it gives my wife peace of mind to know where I am & that things are OK. Hope I never have to use the SOS feature.
I do hiking and ATV riding & it gives my wife peace of mind to know where I am & that things are OK. Hope I never have to use the SOS feature.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
3
Challenges
on May 19, 2019
Posted by: Hike Arkansas
Out of the box the firmware was outdated. Even after firmware update not all test messages were received. Still trying to figure it out without getting nailed on text costs while still at the house
Response from GarminBy Garmin, Outdoor, May 20, 2019
Thank you for your review and your experience with the inReach Mini. We would like to discuss this further over email. If you could please email us at product.support@garmin.com.
Thanks
Jenny
Thanks
Jenny
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Exactly What I Needed
on May 27, 2019
Posted by: Bogon48
In my younger days cell phones didn't exist. I hiked, fished and hunted off trail with only a map and compass. They saved me from being lost more than once. The missing piece was being able to let others know that I was O.K. or on the way home. The inReach Mini meets these needs perfectly. Hopefully, I will never need the S.O.S feature, but having it, is fantastic. It's certainly worth the subscription costs to me.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
1
Shuts down randomly and will not turn back on
on May 29, 2019
Posted by: Fisher
I purchased for my son to go on a long distance horseback ride. Having difficulty keeping the unit to stay on consistently. Shuts off randomly and won’t come back on for an hour or so. Not reliable. Planning to return it.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, Outdoor, May 30, 2019
Thank you for your review and your experience with the inReach Mini. We would like to discuss this further over email. If you could please email us at product.support@garmin.com.
Thanks
Jenny
Thanks
Jenny
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Easy to use can’t wait to test it out
on June 3, 2019
Posted by: Doodle
I’ve had my inreach for a couple of weeks and just activated it 2 days ago it was a breeze I love it so far.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin