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
Sense of security in the backcountry
on January 13, 2022
Posted by: fatskis911
I had wanted an inreach for years, and this year my husband purchased one for me for Christmas. We have started pushing the envelope a bit on our ski missions, and I spend hundreds of miles a year running long distances far from cell coverage. Having some sort of safety net is a relief; we have already tested the test message feature to communicate with a parent while delayed on a ski trip, and all worked so well. Hopefully, we never have to use the SOS feature, but it is good to know its there just in case. This will always go with me on backcountry missions from here on out. I could not recommend enough.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, Outdoor, January 13, 2022
Thank you for your review. Jenny
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
inReach is cool.
on January 13, 2022
Posted by: flight2k
It's a cool little device. I used it for the first time last weekend and it worked as I expected. I purchased this for my wife who is an avid hiker without the same sense of direction and time. Being lost a few times at the end of the day worried her a bit so I got this to make sure would have a good way of getting out of a tight situation or rescued if something went really wrong. I am much more comfortable knowing she can get the help she needs if she needs it and she can share her progress on her hikes with others. Even outside of all cell phone coverage which is often problematic around here.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, Outdoor, January 13, 2022
Thank you for your review. Jenny
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Makes me feel safer in the woods
on January 14, 2022
Posted by: DJisawesime
This was given to me by a family member and I have used it for the last couple years and really like having the app on my phone to send messages. I feel more confident in the woods knowing I can contact someone if I need to.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, Outdoor, January 14, 2022
Thank you for your review. Jenny
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Awesome piece of fishing equipment
on January 16, 2022
Posted by: Captain Tony
I went offshore yesterday, first time I used my Garmin mini.. it’s amazing. No issues with calls or messages.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, Outdoor, January 18, 2022
Thank you for your review. Jenny
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Works great
on January 16, 2022
Posted by: argonman
I really only use this to track a hike, send an SOS if needed and an occasional text. So far, for anything I’ve done it has worked. I like it so far.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, Outdoor, January 18, 2022
Thank you for your review. Jenny
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Garmin inReach rebiew
on January 17, 2022
Posted by: Harold S
I mainly use my InReach mini with my Overlander, and it makes it very simple to use, the Overlander app does not allow you to use all the various categories of messages aa was defined on the Inreach mini
Response from GarminBy Garmin, Outdoor, January 18, 2022
Thank you for your review. Jenny
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
4
Small easy to carry, but somewhat confusing.
on January 17, 2022
Posted by: Rockfish
While I like the idea of the product, it does have a procedure that is hard to understand. For example, while I finally figured out how to send a "New Message" to my wife, I still can't figure out how to send a "Preset Message" to her. To send a "New Message" you just scroll down and click on "OK" then click on "Select Contacts". I then scroll down and find her name and select it. Then click on the "Back or Return" button and it takes you to "Write Message". You can click on "Write Message" which then takes you to an alphabet screen where you have to choose each individual letter in you message. But if you scroll on down below "Write Message" you'll see "Pick Quick Text" which has set messages ready to send. So that works pretty good. But, I think the "Pick Quick Text" messages cost you each time you send one. Instead if you choose "Pre-set Message" there is no charge. Unfortunately, I can not figure out how to send a "Pre-Set Message" to my wife. If I click on one of the three messages it doesn't take me to a "Contacts" screen. It goes directly to "Send" screen. If I click on "Send" it sends the message I've selected to my email. What am I doing wrong? I suspect I've set up something wrong on my account but after reviewing it many times and re-listing her as a contact, the "Pre-Set Message" always goes to my email but not to her.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, Outdoor, January 18, 2022
Thank you for your review. Jenny
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Awesome addition!
on January 18, 2022
Posted by: cm0206
As a solo hiker it's been a great addition of safety! Battery is awesome and the functions are clear and helpful.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, Outdoor, January 18, 2022
Thank you for your review. Jenny
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin