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
4
Very nice size
on September 18, 2019
Posted by: Ccoles46
So far I like it though I am having trouble with downloading sync and figuring out how to set up contacts.
Response from GarminBy Chris, Garmin, September 19, 2019
If you would like some help this link may give you some useful information . https://www8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/inreachse-explorer-plus/EN-US/GUID-A9F4A7E8-FCE7-4CBE-BFFA-B2D18C6A8F01.html
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Very easy to set up and use
on September 18, 2019
Posted by: Bob H
Very happy so far with inReach. It gives my family comfort when I hike in the backcountry solo. My only ask and maybe I'm not using it correctly is for the ability to give updates on my progress automatically
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
4
Get acquainted with the device - download routes
on September 14, 2019
Posted by: Explorer 123
I bought it August applied for the Freedom plan, paying by month in use. The device was recommended by a friend. The device works well. First issue was on how to use the device. Yes there is great support, but there is not a grace period for beginners. So the first week of my trip, I was able to send pre-text message, but I thought that my family did not receive them. Finally, someone in the group with Garmin explorer helped me to worked out the problem. But I lost out a week, and it stressed me out. Suggestion: give a week grace period to get acquainted with it. Second issue: download maps. I called support to help me with this task. I wanted to download the route of my trip in Mongolia, I don't know if I can see them using Google earth as I was told, because I have been working (my paying job) instead of playing with the Inreach. I am used to download the information from my runner watch with just a click. Otherwise it is fine, but I am considering to change it for the explorer, but I need to make a call again and see the pros and cons.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Great product, Great Features in a perfect size
on September 11, 2019
Posted by: PhilB
This is a perfect product and gift for any mountaineer. My wife loves that I finally bought one.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
4
just getting started
on September 11, 2019
Posted by: Hitchings
had it less than a month - there a lots of videos on how to use it and how to set it up - including videos from GARMIN (very helpful). Activation process halted - "server error" part way - but (truly) logging out and logging back in got me back in action - so its all good. Don't forget to download the SYNC app by clicking on the link (Duh!) in your web browser. Earthmate seems like a nice app (it tracked my on a neighborhood walk).
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Best one yet!
on September 10, 2019
Posted by: Reeldeep365
This is probably one of the coolest Garman devices that I own. I love how compact it is, but it is still packed with plenty of features. I bought it as a secondary means of communication for when I’m out on the ocean.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Great for Emergencies in Hurricane Target Florida
on September 9, 2019
Posted by: TomJ
We were out of power and cell phone service for a week following Hurricane Irma in 2017. When paired with an iPad, the Garmin Mini is the perfect device to provide emergency communications capability when off grid - either by choice or not!
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Featherweight, palm sized, great for trail running
on September 2, 2019
Posted by: forestforthetrees
Have had this for around a month. I love the diminutive size & light weight. I've taken in on several trips now far from home and it has opened new doors- traditional satellite communicators are pretty bulky but you can run with this in a pocket or even in your palm.
Unfortunately it seems to have trouble locking GPS while running in the forest in the mountains. Not unexpected- that's a challenging environment- but my GPS watch has no such troubles. It really prefers to be stationary.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin