Customer reviews from Garmin
Garmin - InReach GPS with Built-In Bluetooth - Red/Black
Average customer rating
4.1
(729 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 729 reviews
5 Stars
413
4 Stars
134
3 Stars
77
2 Stars
47
1 Star
58
Customer Reviews for Garmin - InReach GPS with Built-In Bluetooth - Red/Black
Customer Rating
4
Does the job
on May 9, 2023
Posted by: Myflightcontols
I use inReach Mini for my hiking and climbing trips and as an additional source of rescue contact while flying a single-engine airplane.
So far was lucky enough not to use SOS feature. Sent preset and dialed-in texts to my contacts from the climbing trips. Works well as a source of communication where there is no cell coverage. Connection with iPhone makes some features easier (like reading incoming texts), but the app definitely lacks some crucial functionalities, like adding/editing contacts. All in all, I’m staying with it for two years now
So far was lucky enough not to use SOS feature. Sent preset and dialed-in texts to my contacts from the climbing trips. Works well as a source of communication where there is no cell coverage. Connection with iPhone makes some features easier (like reading incoming texts), but the app definitely lacks some crucial functionalities, like adding/editing contacts. All in all, I’m staying with it for two years now
Response from GarminBy Garmin, Outdoor, May 9, 2023
Thank you for your review. Jenny
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Keeps us safe in the AZ desert
on May 8, 2023
Posted by: @doghousejeepadventures
We’ve had this for about 2 1/2 years. My only complaint is that when someone messages you, the alarm is such a pain to silence. You would think that when connected to my tablet it would silence when you view the message from Earthmate
Response from GarminBy Garmin, Outdoor, May 9, 2023
Thank you for your review. Jenny
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Great for a solo adventure
on May 6, 2023
Posted by: Kino
I can explore safely, especially on a solo trip in the desert
Response from GarminBy Garmin, Outdoor, May 9, 2023
Thank you for your review. Jenny
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Best Hiking Partner
on May 5, 2023
Posted by: Mountainragged
It is nice to know that help or a loved one is only a button push away. The SOS feature speaks for itself. The texting feature makes it nice to let my wife or kids know that " I am starting my hilke", "I am on the summit". " I am heading down" or that "I am back at the truck". Better yet, if something happens at home, while I am in the backcountry, they can let me know as well. I even take it on business trips when flying. This is a subscription service that I will gladly pay for. Please note that depending on subscription service, numbers of texts are limited. Having said that,I would not leave home without it.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, Outdoor, May 9, 2023
Thank you for your review. Jenny
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Great Piece of Mind for others
on May 5, 2023
Posted by: see,kayaker
I have had an InReach Mini for 3 years (and an InReach SE for 5 years before that). It works well for me to keep my wife updated on status of trips. I often go for 1-2 week wilderness kayak trips and weather can be a big impact on where we get each night. Being able to call in an emergency is secondary. Hopefully I will never need that. On a couple of occasions I have used VHF radio to call for help for other groups since that help would be local (like a fishing boat a mile from me).
A limitation with the InReach Mini is that it is even harder to type on than the SE was. Plan on using it with Bluetooth to your phone. Most of my messages are pre-defined on the web site and can be sent with only a few button presses. Which is good because typing on one of these while kayaking isn't fun.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, Outdoor, May 9, 2023
Thank you for your review. Jenny
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
on May 4, 2023
Posted by: Parker F
Great for any adventure that takes you out of reception!
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Great product
on May 4, 2023
Posted by: Greg 01
Tested about 70 miles offshore and all was good sending and receiving.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, Outdoor, May 9, 2023
Thank you for your review. Jenny
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
4
small and tough
on May 3, 2023
Posted by: Joshua T
from Fort st James, BC, CA
Love this little guy, battery life is insane, pair that with the app on your android. In the bush for days love it. I use this on remote calls for work, never fails.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin