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
on August 5, 2022
Posted by: Natalie S
Amazing little device. If you're not under open skies and attempt to send a message, it may never go through or at least have a really long delay. But that's pretty expected. I feel safer knowing I have this on me at all times. Plus it's super useful for getting weather forecasts when you're remote and waiting for a weather window.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
on July 13, 2022
Posted by: Quinton B
My Garmin inReach has allowed me to plan my next adventure while already on one, remain in contact with family members during long and intense storms, and have a reliable way to cal for help if the need arises. The Earthmate app pairs nicely and makes using this very simple and user friendly. I would highly recommend this for anyone looking to do any adventures in the back country, whether they or just for a day or even for a few months.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Best in hunting GPS IMO
on July 12, 2022
Posted by: Geoffrey S
Sleek, lightweight, and works great! Use for hunting from Montana, Michigan, to Alaska!
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Safety in comms
on June 15, 2022
Posted by: Toni L
This device has been absolutely essential on both solo and team missions. I have been using it on backcountry skiing for people to follow me when solo. Paragliding for pick ups and again safety following and on climbing trips for safety and communications if I have been out too long. I also communicate with office when guiding. There is service model for all tiers of users. Also light enough to bring on all missions and battery life if enough for days!
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
4
on June 8, 2022
Posted by: Cindy G
The screen you navigate though is TINY. You need an apple phone to use the app which comes along with this, which for shorter adventures is fine, but I hate being tethered to it outdoors. It's nice as a backup, I think I prefer the Inreach Explorer if looking for a completely off grid experience with maps and text capacity without the need of your phone.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
on May 25, 2022
Posted by: Anonymous
The first time I used this was on a SAR mission to find some lost hikers. We created waypoints using the GPS coordinated they were able to give via cell phone and headed cross country to their position. My InReach Mini performed just perfect and our mission was a success. The device interface4s just fine with my iPhone and I can share my track, position , etc. with the rest of the team. I also use this on backpacking trips to give my wife peace of mind that all is well with me.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Text from my phone
on May 24, 2022
Posted by: Mark V
This is great tech. I love that I can use my phone app to type the text and email. The battery life was great during a 6 night backpacking trip (I shut it off during the night). The smaller size saves weight. To me it is worth the extra weight for the added safety.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Never leave home with out it
on April 24, 2022
Posted by: Manley F
Works as advertised although 2 way messaging is very slow, but better than no com.
Reasonably priced messaging and monthly is totally worth and I got the extra rescue insurance.
Size makes it an easy choice to always have with.
Great for beginner to expert.
Definitely not the easiest to use stand alone, but paired to your phone, typing and tracking and map viewing is great.
Saved my 42 year old friends life when he was a heart attack in the remote Sierras. You never know!
Reasonably priced messaging and monthly is totally worth and I got the extra rescue insurance.
Size makes it an easy choice to always have with.
Great for beginner to expert.
Definitely not the easiest to use stand alone, but paired to your phone, typing and tracking and map viewing is great.
Saved my 42 year old friends life when he was a heart attack in the remote Sierras. You never know!
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin