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
Like it so far. Just use the SOS festure
on December 30, 2021
Posted by: Kirkfloydsadventures
I leave mine turned off unless I need to use the SOS feature.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, Outdoor, January 3, 2022
Thank you for your review. Jenny
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
4
A Great Idea
on December 31, 2021
Posted by: Kaise
Bought this device for my wife as a Christmas present. She is very enthusiastic being a solo skier, hiker, and mountain biker. Getting facile in operating the device, as with any digital equipment, takes some time and effort. Having used a GPS Map 76 for decades, I know this takes a while.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, Outdoor, January 3, 2022
Thank you for your review. Jenny
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
4
Just in case!
on January 1, 2022
Posted by: The_sauntering_dragoon
Purchased primarily as a device to track solo backpacking/hikes. Overall, happy with initial use and testing. There is a learning curve! Basic messaging is straight forward. App is a bit confusing but with more use/exposure it will be figured out.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, Outdoor, January 3, 2022
Thank you for your review. Jenny
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Much more cost effective than a satellite phone
on January 2, 2022
Posted by: Louisa crystal
Exactly what I was looking for! I looked at a lot of reviews and this was the best and most reliable!
Response from GarminBy Garmin, Outdoor, January 3, 2022
Thank you for your review. Jenny
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
2
Poor GPS reception
on January 4, 2022
Posted by: SSmith
This was our second inReach Mini. I bought the first two years ago. I was taking up to three hours to acquire a GPS signal in the cab of our truck. Our Garmin Overlander, iPhones, and even my FitBit locks on in just a few seconds. And I can’t get a GPS lock at all if driving through deep valleys or tall trees line the road. It loses signal even while hiking in the open desert if hanging from my belt.
I bought a second this past month hoping the first was just a bad unit, but no difference. I took it back for refund and will just keep using the original.
All that said, the Iridium connection has worked flawlessly. But if you want position information be sure to turn the unit on at least 30 minutes before starting out and have an unobstructed view of the sky.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, Outdoor, January 5, 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
4
Great overall
on January 6, 2022
Posted by: Ash81
I've used this 4 times now. I feel like there's alot to learn still. Haven't figured out all the ways to review my past hikes.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, Outdoor, January 7, 2022
Thank you for your review. Jenny
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
3
It's a neat, lightweight, hard to use device
on January 7, 2022
Posted by: TheACN
I like the battery life and how convenient and compact it is. But messaging is overwhelmingly difficult. They could've made that small e-ink touchscreen capable to help send a text.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, Outdoor, January 7, 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
3
Intermittent service
on January 7, 2022
Posted by: Trav
Tried on the first trip to Bahamas. Service was intermittent
Response from GarminBy Garmin, Outdoor, January 10, 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