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What Customers Are Saying
The device is compact, lightweight, and durable, with excellent battery life. It provides reliable satellite communication capabilities, allowing users to stay connected and trigger an SOS in emergencies, even in areas without cell service. While the menu system and setup process may be initially confusing, the integration with mobile apps enhances the device's functionality. The subscription plans are considered reasonable by most users.
Customer review summary generated by AI, including incentivized reviews.Messages work great, but check-ins are ok
I'm impressed with this device and glad I bought it, but one change could easily bring it to 5 stars. I have been using this on my iphone with the Garmin Messenger app and it works really well. I can text my family from the woods when service is in and out without worry. Siri will read their replies through my Airpods. They seem to get my messages quickly and I get theirs quickly. The tracking isn't very accurate, but I didn't buy it for that. The battery life is awesome. I can easily see this...
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Peace of mind
Honesty I had to dig a little and watch some videos to learn how to pay for the subscription and download a couple apps to get the whole Gamin experience. In all, I feel it's worth it. It's not too hard to use considering you can send a short text letting others know "I'm starting my trip, I'm having a great time, or im ok." And the S.O.S button is very much worth the money and peace of mind! It helps family and friends feel better about my adventures away from home too.
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Great features
I got this for hiking the Appalachian Trail and it brought me a lot of security. I wish the instructions were easier though. I like the Explore feature. Frankly it was more helpful than the Far Out app. I just wanted to be able to see where I was and where I was going.
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Not worth the money
Complete waste of money. Not an accurate GPS. Adds significant mileage and is always cutting out unless there's a clear view of the sky. I live in the country so there's trees all around. Used twice and wish I could return.
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Mini 2
This is my third inreach. All of them have been flawless. I’ve only used them for an emergency once. The response was Immediate and effective.
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Inreach Mini 2
Bought this unit to replace an old one from another brand. Haven’t used it yet but the setup process couldn’t have been any easier. And it’s Garmin, so what else really needs to be said? Expecting perfect performance and reliability. The long battery life and recharge ability, along with the very attractive sale price, made this choice a no-brainer.
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Life or....
Worth every penny. Seriously, why would you go without this product?
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Able to text from anywhere.
A friend of mine did not want the in reach any longer so I purchased it from him. We were 50 miles offshore with no cell service and 2 was able to keep in touch with the wife during the whole trip.
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Not good
Used on the PCT so family members could be reassured with my inreach mini. Not easy to use. Many times recipients for my check ins and messages did not receive them until later either hours and even days! Frustrating also, most times, garmin said check ins or messages could not be sent because of weak signal. However, I was in open skies overhead. My big complaint is that i was unable to know whether check-ins and messages were sent. The only way I knew was by actually calling by iPhone. So w...
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Top notch satellite communicator. Simple, reliable
My new inReach Mini 2 is simple, reliable, pairs easily with my phone so I can type messages there and has unfailing satellite connection. Plus I got it at a great price! It has everything I need and nothing I don't. It's much better than the previous two satcomm devices I used.
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Great Peace of Mind
This is a great little device to give you and your family some peace of mind! Subscription plans can be stopped and started easily, the app interface is intuitive and logical. Well worth the investment!
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I bought mine about 3 weeks ago and I love it I commercial fish and I am in the ocean 4 to 7 days at a time no phone service out there and the Garmin mini 2 helps me stay in touch with my girlfriend and I need that and so does she it's so easy and inexpensive and she can always see where I am and talk to me thank you 😊 🙏 ❤️
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Purchase another sat device
Difficult to use to send actual texts with + without phone app. I tested before a trip to remote area and seemed to work fine but then once there no one could get my texts using the Mini 2 alone or using app. The weather update feature did work fine. Should come with better instructions and I still need to resolve the texting issue with Garmin. Would recommend purchasing another device with better instruction/ease of use.
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Set up process very difficult
Bought this about a month ago I am extremely dissatisfied with it due to the set up process. After two days, returned it to the merchant got a full refund found out I could use my iPhone just as easily off the grid. Save yourself to trouble.
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Disappointing
Reassuring to have the SOS feature, messaging worked well. GPS and mapping feature are disappointing and worse than other applications with cheaper price tags. Multiple times while hiking had the screen go completely blue and unable to track our location or have previously downloaded trail maps loaded. Would restart the app and it would work briefly, but then return to a blue screen. We'd just purchased and no updates were needed. Will definitely be cancelling during the trial period, plan to us...
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Not for me
Purchased this about two weeks ago for when I go fishing off grid. This device without a doubt is the most frustrating experience I have ever had with technology. I cannot understand why a device would need two apps to setup. Well this one does. After two days of trying to set it up for use I returned it to Cabelas for a refund. Garmin help, yeah good luck with that. On a more positive note while fishing i found out my iPhone had satellite connectivity, which allowed it to function just like an...
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Love how compact it is! Would recommend
I bought this for my disperse camping and off-roading! It’s great to have piece of mind knowing I can still connect to loved ones and get help if ever needed.
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Easy to use but tree canopy kills the battery.
It was fairly easy to set up and use but I was disappointed with the battery life when using the navigation. I bought it for a 12 day trip and planned to use it for both communication and navigation but an overnight training trip used over half the battery. Probably fine if you stay out in the open all the time but if you will be anywhere with tree canopy (i.e. anywhere on the East Coast not on water) don't expect to use this for live tracking for very long.
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Nagged for a review
I hate getting nagged for reviews if I wanted to review it one email was enough.
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Looking forward to using this
Bought this and so happy I did text with no issues
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