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
Excellent features
on December 10, 2024
Posted by: Arctic dave
This device allows me to connect when needed anywhere on the planet. Features are easy to use. Five stars for sure.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, December 18, 2024
Thank you for your review.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Love my InReach Mini
on January 22, 2025
Posted by: Bobi6
I have had it many years. I pay the monthly fee to give my spouse peace of mind that I can text from anywhere. If I never have to use the emergency functions, that is fine. I know it is there if I need it.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, January 31, 2025
Thank you for your review.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
1
it doesn't work. at all
on January 28, 2025
Posted by: ksvd
The support people have been trying to help me for a few weeks now, but nothing. they say it needs some update, but can't figure out how to get it connected to the computer for the update. I'm paying for the subscription, but it's useless. I'm definitely frustrated.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, January 31, 2025
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.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
3
Bought the old model and wish I didn't
on March 1, 2025
Posted by: Whiskey Wanderer
So I'm cheap and bought the old Mini rather than the Mini2. I mostly day hike but do hike some overnights and all of my hikes are in remote areas where there is no cell service. I use it to communicate with my family during the hikes.
I was a little surprised at how quickly the battery drains. I believe it is because the trails are under pretty thick canopy so the device struggles to maintain a clear signal... While I do carry a battery bank for emergency charging, I would really rather not have to use it to charge this device. So far I have not had to use the battery bank but the battery in the Mini does drain pretty quickly.
I wish I would have spent the extra $$ and bought the newer model that has a significantly longer battery life.
I am only giving this 3 stars because of the battery life and the terrible app. I think the old app is well known to be terrible... And I agree.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, March 5, 2025
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.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Amazing device i love it!
on March 4, 2025
Posted by: Sam S
I bought it 1 year ago finally set it up i love gping hunring and being able ti send a mesaage from anywhere.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, March 5, 2025
Thank you for your review.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
1
Cheaper options
on March 9, 2025
Posted by: Mr. Dickens cider
There are better options out there that don’t require a monthly subscription fee
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Great addition to your hunting kit
on January 26, 2025
Posted by: Steven P
from Fort Greely, AK, US
Fantastic way to make your location available to others when you are off grid. Allows you to text with a subscription through garmin, using satellites when cell is not an option. Also allows you to track your movement, waypoints, and routes using downloaded maps. Easy to use when paired to your cell phone, using garmin explore app.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
4
Great for Thru-Hiking
on August 26, 2024
Posted by: Gregory C
from Reno, NV, US
Easy to use, keeps me in touch with my family when I go on extended backpacking trips. Has a texting feature that allows me to check in nightly and a gps function that allows them to follow my progress while on trail. InReach is good for all levels and is also good for day hiking.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin