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
2
Doesn't Work 100% of the Time
on September 20, 2025
Posted by: AlaskanHunter49
I have been using the inReach Mini in Alaska for the last three years. I have found that it hasn't been 100% reliable. I used it for two hunting trips to Adak and most of the messages I sent to the guys I hunted with were never received.
Response from GarminBy Care, September 22, 2025
If you are experiencing messages not being received by the recipients, please contact our support team at 800-800-1020, option 4.
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Customer Rating
1
Doesn’t work as intended
on October 2, 2025
Posted by: Elk 2025
Bought this to communicate with my hunting partner during our recent elk hunt to communicate inreach to inreach. Absolutely didn’t work for us. Sometimes had to wait several hours to receive messages
Response from GarminBy Garmin, Care, October 2, 2025
The inReach Mini uses the Iridium satellite network to send and receive messages, which can sometimes result in delays (especially in areas with heavy tree cover, deep canyons, or limited sky view). Unlike walkie-talkies or direct radio communication, inReach-to-inReach messaging still relies on satellites, and both devices need a clear line of sight to the sky to send/receive effectively.
That said, you shouldn't be experiencing delays of several hours in most conditions. We’d love the chance to troubleshoot this with you or make things right. Please reach out to our support team at 1-800-800-1020 (Monday-Friday, 7am-7pm Central) so we can investigate further and help ensure your device is working as intended for your next trip.
We appreciate your honest feedback and hope to help turn your experience around.
That said, you shouldn't be experiencing delays of several hours in most conditions. We’d love the chance to troubleshoot this with you or make things right. Please reach out to our support team at 1-800-800-1020 (Monday-Friday, 7am-7pm Central) so we can investigate further and help ensure your device is working as intended for your next trip.
We appreciate your honest feedback and hope to help turn your experience around.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
2
Garmin mini
on October 31, 2025
Posted by: HunterPop
I bought it used from a guy so instructions were la kong. I used it in Montana and it was just ok. I need to update it I think
Response from GarminBy Garmin, Care, November 1, 2025
I've linked how to update the inReach mini below. If you need further assistance getting it to work as you need it, please contact our support team Monday through Friday 7a-7p CST at 800-800-1020, option 4 then option 4.
http://ms.spr.ly/6424t1GXu
http://ms.spr.ly/6424t1GXu
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
1
Late messages
on November 4, 2025
Posted by: Jesse1957
Most messages are Arriving hours later or even the next day. Not impressed yet.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
1
Not pleased
on November 4, 2025
Posted by: Rso1
Bought the fist one. Wouldn’t hold a charge for more then two days , sent it back and the second one is the same way kind of useless on a hunting trip
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