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

I only did 3 traces so far. On the second day of use, my family could not see my location online. I do not know what happened but MapShare did not work correctly. As it was test, I still have to use other times to feel safe with the InReach Mini. I thought it would be more intuitive to use, too many features and little instruction of use by the manufacturer.

Does work with a clear sky but you’re not always guaranteed clear skies when in danger. If you just need a personal location beacon and not texting ability I’d buy something different. With that said it does work but the user interface stinks. Also lame that others cannot reach you unless you have reached out to them first. Monthly messaging service is overpriced. Terrible user interface, but it works sometimes if you have clear skies. Messages are often delayed without clear skies

My favorite tracking company closed shop and I needed a tracking solution for my next event. The in-Reach mini works great even if I am using off label. I say that because the inreach is mostly marketed to outdoor adventurists and not endurance athletes.

Ive owned this little guy for almost three years; never have had any issues sending or receiving messages or weather updates. Pairing it with an iPhone makes it a lot easier to use; never had issues connecting it to my iPhone. The basic plan is super affordable and is easy to switch on and off. I dont know why anyone who does any serious hiking, hunting, fishing, boating, etc. would not buy one of these.

I love the idea of this device but in execution is is very s l o w... It can take 15 to 20 minutes to get a message out and confirmation back, thus negating any functional use of their manned SOS features. It has problems getting a satellite connection, even in a very open sky. If I had an emergency in even a lightly wooded area I am concerned that the SOS request might not make it out. And finally, following all the instructions for a firmware update from Garmin my unit became nonfunctional and even their factory reset did not work. The unit was 14 months old (2 months out of warrantee) so they kindly, yup, those were the support staffs actual words, kindly shipped me a replacement. The replacement was an obviously well used and worn refurbished unit. I dont know how long it will last but it seems to me that if your update bricks my unit unrecoverable it is not unreasonable for me to expect you to repair it or replace it with a unit of similar value. Live and learn. Dont make my mistake, look elsewhere.

Funciona molt bé, malgrat que a vegades li costa trobar satèl·lits.

Went remote for 10 days for work and it was great to keep in contact with my family. Love it!

Works as advertised.

The InReach Mini is an excellent device. Ive been testing it out and it works during cloudy days and within the woods. Along with the InReach comes the Earthmate App. This app is what prevents me from giving it 5 stars b/c, on either iPhones or Android phones, when accessing the map link, it will not display properly. Earthmate works fine on laptops and PCs. Since you need Earthmate to pair with a cell phone, it is an integral part of the InReach system.

Im an avid backpacker and received this item as a birthday gift. I love the functionality, but the screen mysteriously cracked in several places in the hotel room at the end of my second trip. I purchased a third-party screen protector but apparently it didnt offer any protection. I submitted a ticket on the Garmin site, but waited a week and a half with no response. I chatted with online Garmin support today, and they told me this device is not repairable. It must be fully replaced for the cost of $120 plus shipping. This is a steep price to pay for an item I dont trust to not break again. Im very disappointed.