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
Works just as I had hoped
on February 13, 2022
Posted by: 1SAR20
I bought this to use not only for personal use but also on my SAR calls. Latest experience : Lost hikers called in to 911- they were able to send us their coordinates which we entered as a waypoint on each of our InReach Minis. Our team was able to locate the lost party and track our progress through the steep and brushy Big Sur backcountry in the middle of the night. We guided the party to safety - locating a trail identified on the Garmin Earthmate map. Would have been nearly impossible to pull this off without this device.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, Outdoor, February 14, 2022
Thank you for your review. Jenny
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Customer Rating
2
Garmin mini
on February 12, 2022
Posted by: Jack’s
Bought this a month ago. It’s difficult to see as without reading glasses ,but my eyes are old now. I hope I never need this I bought just for emergencies. It’s very difficult to use being small also for me is too complicated navigating thru it is just a pain. I know It will get easier after I learn I’m sure but I really don’t want to bother with it. I used the 10 free texts immediately and am having trouble sending the preset texts for free. I just went back to my iPhone and just have it for emergencies oh well I have it just in case.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, Outdoor, February 14, 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
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Customer Rating
5
Great Emergency Preparedness Device
on February 11, 2022
Posted by: PhotoJoe
The inReach Mini is incredibly small and light, allows you to press a button when you're in trouble and have them send the cavalry. It differs from a Personal Locator Beacon in that it also allows you to communicate with the rescue coordinators by text, lets you text with anyone, and lets you send your location or post it to map share so friends and family can track your progress. I returned mine though, and bought the inReach Mini 2 for the better battery life, USB-C charging and multiple GPS satellite capability since I travel to some pretty remote places internationally.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, Outdoor, February 11, 2022
Thank you for your review. Jenny
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Customer Rating
5
Excellent tool for solo adventuring above the ground
on February 11, 2022
Posted by: Hugues V
I did a lot of research prior to buying this and what sold me was the satellite network and the presence of a screen on it to use if my phone was dead. I do a lot of solo backpacking and mountaineering and this gives me a relative piece of mind, while keeping in mind that self rescue is always more likely to save me than the SOS button. Used in Alaska, Sierras, Utah, White Mountains etc, this piece of gear allowed me to stay in touch with loved ones and have a way to let people know if I got into trouble. I like to separate navigation and communications so I do not used its tracking, but use the messaging a lot. It is very light and small but locks on service well even in northern Alaska or in snowfall conditions, messages sometimes had trouble to send between mountains under tree cover but that is expected, they still went out eventually.
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Customer Rating
5
Device for your safe
on February 10, 2022
Posted by: derektang
Device for your safe in outside cellular coverage area and subscription is required. Garmin Explorer App still not support.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, Outdoor, February 11, 2022
Thank you for your review. Jenny
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Customer Rating
5
Very Happy
on February 8, 2022
Posted by: Jim68
I love, my wife loves it. Can stay in communication no matter where I go. Went on three hikes (two 9hr and one 5hr) and still has 50% battery !!!!!
Response from GarminBy Garmin, Outdoor, February 9, 2022
Thank you for your review. Jenny
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Customer Rating
5
Definitely works
on February 7, 2022
Posted by: Suzzie
I received my Garmin Mini for Christmas! My first hike in January, I had to use it. I sprained my ankle on a 7 mile hike. The trail was covered with trees and hard to see hikers. I used the SOS and was able to reach someone instantly. They also knew my exact coordinates because of the Garmin. I unfortunately had to be airlifted off the mountain. My family was also notified of what had happened and updated. I will never hike without this. So thankful to have had it at the time.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, Outdoor, February 8, 2022
Thank you for your review. Jenny
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Customer Rating
4
Peace of Mind at a Reasonable Cost
on February 5, 2022
Posted by: "The Flash"
I received this as a Christmas gift and have been pretty happy with it overall. The cost is reasonable and I like the fact that you can pay by the month so that you only pay for the months you need/want. I also like the fact that I can send texts -- both custom and canned texts that you can create. My only issue is that navigating on the device itself is very clunky even for what you're supposed to be able to do with it. Using the phone is much easier, but I haven't quite figured out how to use all of the features on the phone yet. Still, for the price, this is peace of mind for both me and my wife -- even if I'm out backpacking with someone else.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, Outdoor, February 8, 2022
Thank you for your review. Jenny
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