Garmin 010-01879-00 InReach Mini, Lightweight and Compact Satellite Communicator, Orange

Very small. Easy to use

Does not work well without phone charged 10 percent restocking even though it was never used

I use it with an iPad and Gaia GPS for off-roading. I love it and would not leave home without it!

While the device itself and the Garmin interface works great, I received a used vs new unit from Backcountry.com. The item box was bulging when received, the charging cord was out of its packaging and loosely stuffed in the box with the packaging wadded up in the box, the screen cover appeared to be a scrap piece of plastic (not closely fitted as on new items) and there were scuffing/scratches on the back of the unit. I will be ordering another unit, but from a reputable dealer this time; either on Amazon or elsewhere. I didnt expect to pay for a new unit and receive a used item, so this particular sample is going back.

Lets face it, this little sucker isnt cheap. I rationalized the purchase with the usual buy once, cry once type of internal monologue. Since purchasing it, Ive used it for tracking my off-the-grid motorcycle rides in North America. The device tracks sufficiently well in the US but shut-off all tracking and communication features as soon as I entered Canada. Hmmm, not so inReach up there, apparently. Also, the customer-facing messaging app is so poorly designed, its almost worthless. The technology in the inReach Mini is more akin to a Tamagotchi (remember those?...I bought one for my daughter about 25 years ago) than a bona fide GPS tracking and messaging device. Seriously, use one - youll see what mean; they even make the same sounds.

This was definitely one of the worst purchases I made in a long time. The entire device is poorly conceived and executed. The screen belongs on a cellphone in 1995, and there are about 3 total buttons to perform all of the functions.

Had one for a month before I unfortunately, lost it and I replaced it with the InReach Explorer+.

This little gem is incredible! Anyone adventuring to places few others go should carry this device. It is simple but packed with crucial tools. Very user friendly!

Indispensabile per gli escursionisti, la sicurezza e la serenità dei familiari non hanno prezzo.

Importante per la sicurezza. Ha sempre preso il segnale. Un po macchinoso.