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
5
on March 27, 2022
Posted by: Raimond G
from San Carlos, CA, US
Great for adventures that you want reassurance of safety. I felt confident that if I was in a no-signal or remote area and I were to get injured, I had a way to get help. It also gives peace of mind to my friends and family who wanted to check up on my adventures. They are able to see my location and also send and receive messages. Thankful that I have this device in my arsenal. I will be taking this everywhere I go.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Reliable device and must for remote hiking
on March 26, 2022
Posted by: Fruiz
I have used the In Reach in a professional settings during natural disasters as well as off shore patrols. The reliability of satellite messaging, tracking and weather in remote locations is literally a life saver. I recently bought a personal unit for hiking in remote areas and needed a reliable and trusted method to communicate with family and first responders if needed. Recently went on a hike to the Guadalupe mountains and it worked flawlessly. In addition the ability to choose different subscriptions if also a great feature and another reason I chose this device. Overall Garmin has always made reliable products. In the end the InReach mini is a must for hiking in remote locations and I wouldn’t go in the back country without it.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, Outdoor, March 28, 2022
Thank you for your review. Jenny
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
4
Garmin inReach
on March 24, 2022
Posted by: Patiko
Garmin inReach mini is one of the best gps devices with sos satellite communication but 66i is best :)
Response from GarminBy Garmin, Outdoor, March 28, 2022
Thank you for your review. Jenny
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
1
Lemon device
on March 22, 2022
Posted by: Garminfanonfence
I’ve had this forever. Never been able to connect. Just got the charging and powering on issue fixed. Now it won’t find satellites to connect. Disappointed. Especially since I have 8 garmin devices.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, Outdoor, March 22, 2022
Thank you for your review and experience with the inReach Mini. We would like to discuss this further over email. If you would please email us at product.support@garmin.com.
Thanks Jenny
Thanks Jenny
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Peace of Mind
on March 20, 2022
Posted by: IanM
I bought this not too long ago with the idea of boating off shore. I've used it 40+ miles off shore and gives me and my family peace of mind that I can give them near exact GPS coordinates as well as preset messages stating that I'm ok. I use this product along with a Personal Locator Beacon and my on water towing services.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, Outdoor, March 22, 2022
Thank you for your review. Jenny
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
on March 18, 2022
Posted by: Christopher R
Great product! Small and simple to use
Easily links to phone for sending messages
Easily links to phone for sending messages
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Peace of mind
on March 17, 2022
Posted by: Jensolo
I was gifted my Garmin inReach mini two years ago. It has given my many hours and miles of security while adventuring in areas without cell service. I recently had to engage the SOS because my friend had a massive crash on her mountain bike. She cracked her helmet and was unable to get off the mountain herself. The communication with emergency services was constant until help reached us on the trail. I love my inReach. It’s the greatest gift for the adventurer in your life.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, Outdoor, March 17, 2022
Thank you for your review. Jenny
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
3
Doesn't fulfill its optimal potentialThe idea of b
on March 16, 2022
Posted by: kdk22
The idea of being tracked while alone on the trail is great, and sometimes this device delivers, but two things I find less than optimal for the inReach Mini: 1) the menu and its navigation is confusing and at times difficult to utilize, at least for me; and 2) much too often satellite/gps system does not pick up my location while tracking is set to ON, also meaning it is not able to transmit messages. This is disappointing bc the whole reason I purchased this device is to have my wife know where I am in the mountain trails and if I run into trouble.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, Outdoor, March 17, 2022
Thank you for your review and experience with the inReach Mini. We would like to discuss this further over email. If you would please email us at product.support@garmin.com.
Thanks Jenny
Thanks Jenny
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin