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
Everywhere Device
on April 5, 2022
Posted by: Steven P
from Garland, TX, US
It's great when traveling local to international. Not a big obvious device where you may be asked questions traveling
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
inReach Mini is the perfect lightweight satellite device.
on April 5, 2022
Posted by: Anonymous
The inReach mini is perfect for anyone looking to carry a lightweight, compact, and multifunctional satellite device. I have owned mine for two years now and have used it for backcountry dirtbiking, mountain biking, climbing, wilderness camping trips, and scuba diving. It works great for mid-trip communication with folks back home, planning around weather events, mapping routes (including correcting inaccurate existing maps), and has saved my butt after a nasty dirt bike crash. This device does everything it is meant to extremely well, is easy to use and integrates well with smartphones. I have owned two other satellite phones/communicators before this one and I do not plan on going back or searching for anything else.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
4
a responsible tool for those of us that choose to be irresponsible on the regular
on March 29, 2022
Posted by: Brian E
from Ketchum, ID, US
I recently purchased this unit.
Here's why: after an in-town medical scare last summer, my primary doctor recommended that if I was going to continue to go on with solo missions in the mountains surrounding town where mobile service is non-existent, it would be a "best practice" for me to carry a way to communicate to the outside world in the case I have an accident and require assistance. My significant other also wants me to have a way to communicate out if needed.
I looked at a number of options, and this fit my criteria for size/weight, good battery life, ease of integration with a phone via Bluetooth for writing longer messages if needed, and the service plan, for me, was a good option - I like the annual subscription to guarantee the service plan is activated every time I'm out there, with no need to remember to buy service or activate. I'm also out in the no-mobile-service zone from Ketchum within 20 minutes of town, so the satellite network connectivity is very relevant every week around here.
I haven't had a need to use the device yet for an emergency call, and I did not buy it with the intention of creating the opportunity for more connectivity so I can stay "logged in" while I'm out recreating, so I don't have much to offer in terms of opinion on the functionality of the unit. I did read the user manual, watched some tutorials from Garmin, and otherwise became familiar with the various settings of the device. That was time well spent as the first time I need this thing in an emergency I'm already familiar with the operation.
It's worth noting that navigation tech wasn't part of my criteria.
Glad to add this gear as piece of mind for my loved ones and to facilitate some level of comfort on their part that if things go awry I have a way to let them know.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
on March 27, 2022
Posted by: Raimond G
from San Carlos, CA, US
Great for adventures that you want reassurance of safety. I felt confident that if I was in a no-signal or remote area and I were to get injured, I had a way to get help. It also gives peace of mind to my friends and family who wanted to check up on my adventures. They are able to see my location and also send and receive messages. Thankful that I have this device in my arsenal. I will be taking this everywhere I go.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
on March 18, 2022
Posted by: Christopher R
Great product! Small and simple to use
Easily links to phone for sending messages
Easily links to phone for sending messages
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
4
Compact, lightweight
on March 15, 2022
Posted by: Anonymous
Still a very good emergency communication device. It is showing its age and might be a bit tedious for some users.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
For that one time, when it goes wrong and you need a lifeline.
on March 9, 2022
Posted by: Anonymous
from Orinda, CA, US
It something you carry for that one event when you really need help. And, for the rest of the time, you are able to keep family and friends informed that you are safe. It is a must for my Search and Rescue crews.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Mini is on our essentials list for ultralight adventures
on March 7, 2022
Posted by: Anne L
from Truckee, CA, US
For our ultralight adventures our Mini is on the essentials list. We love staying in touch with friends and family and, of course, love the security that this tiny device brings in case of emergency.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin