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
4
Great back-country tool
on September 4, 2020
Posted by: Jon C
from Fairview, UT, US
The inReach Mini has been very effective to use while out of cell range. The pairing of the device to my phone was straightforward and works very effectively.
It takes some time to figure out how to message other inReach devices, but once you get their inReach email programmed into your device, it works great.
Things I'd like to see improved? More ability to edit your settings, contacts, pre-programmed messages, etc right in the Earthmate app vs having to do some functions on a desktop computer. In addition, having mail get auto-checked more frequently would be nice.
Great tool that I'll continue to use while out enjoying quiet places.
It takes some time to figure out how to message other inReach devices, but once you get their inReach email programmed into your device, it works great.
Things I'd like to see improved? More ability to edit your settings, contacts, pre-programmed messages, etc right in the Earthmate app vs having to do some functions on a desktop computer. In addition, having mail get auto-checked more frequently would be nice.
Great tool that I'll continue to use while out enjoying quiet places.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
4
on August 24, 2020
Posted by: Christopher W
Great for getting weather and communicating in the backcountry in addition to emergency use. Can be slow to send/receive sometimes, but I haven't had it fail me yet.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Such a relief
on August 21, 2020
Posted by: Arlene F
from Portland, OR, US
I am SO glad I got this. I hope I never have to use it but the peace of mind is worth it
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
on August 20, 2020
Posted by: Aaron C
Works great, love the peace of mind it provides for SOS.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
on August 17, 2020
Posted by: Kaz T
from San Diego, CA, US
Rugged, lightweight, and (relatively) inexpensive satellite communicator. Worked like it should out of the box.
Took a little time to set up both the device and a Garmin account but once they were it worked like a charm. Strong, fast satellite signal. Pairing it with an iPhone was easy and certainly made messaging easier. (It also allows you to pinpoint your location on a topo, which is a nice feature that only works when paired with a smartphone.)
Some complain about the small screen and small buttons but I did not find them that difficult to use. In fact, I wouldn't worry if one day my phone was lost/broken/dead. It works fine as a standalone device.
Battery life, even with BT pairing on, was surprisingly good. I used it for almost 36 hours straight on a single charge. If, on a longer trip, you turned it on to only check-in once a day, I'm sure the battery would last for weeks.
This thing was worth every penny. Overall, really satisfied.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
on August 17, 2020
Posted by: Nicholas B
works great. It does exactly what it is supposed to do
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
on August 15, 2020
Posted by: Bryan C
Perfect for Backcountry hiking or hunting, where you have no cell signal! My wife was able to track my route through the high country and I was able to send messages to update where I was camping and when I was ahead of schedule or behind! Such a game changer and gives you extra piece of mind!
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
on August 13, 2020
Posted by: Anonymous
Mountain biking in Washington is amazing. Most of the time you are without cell service. This little unit is a game changer. Especially when the wives are able to communicate and know that we are alive and well
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin