Why We Like The Garmin inReach Messenger
We venture far beyond the reaches of cell service with Garmin's inReach Messenger offering us seamless connection with family and friends to give them peace of mind while we're out clearing our own. We preset messages and check-in times, so we can spend more time exploring and less time staring at a screen. This little device does more than text, it gives us weather updates and TracBack routing to keep us prepared and on course.
Details
- Compact satellite communicator to stay in touch when out of range
- Durable housing is impact resistant and submersible up to 1 meter
- Preset messages and send confirmations for quick, reliable check-ins
- Long battery life gives up to 46 days of use between charges
- TracBack feature to retrace your steps if you get turned around
- Interactive SOS to quickly get in-touch with emergency center
- Includes inReach Messenger, Type A to Type C USB cable, and documentation
- Please see size chart for complete list of technical features
- Item #GRMF065
- Digital Compass
- yes, GPS compass while moving
- Technical Features
- see size chart
- Operating System
- Garmin Messenger app, Bluetooth, ANT+
- Battery Type
- rechargeable lithium ion
- Battery Life
- [message/location sent every 30min] (full sky view) 46 days, (moderate tree cover) 23 days, [message/location sent every 10min] (full sky view) 28 days, (moderate tree cover) 14 days, [message/location sent every 2min] (full sky view) 6 days, (moderate tree cover) 3 days, [powered off] 1 year
- Dimensions
- 3.1 x 2.5 x 0.9in
- Claimed Weight
- 4oz
- Manufacturer Warranty
- 1 year
- Activity
- backpacking, backcountry skiing, backcountry snowboarding, backcountry snowshoeing, backcountry riding, cross country, nordic touring, mountaineering, climbing
- Submersible
- IPX7 (submersible up to 1m for 30min)
- Face Size
- 1 x 0.43in, 1.08in diagonal
Reviews
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Overall Rating
4 based on 134 ratings
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageJanuary 21, 2025
What I learned in the field
I purchased this for emergency situations while hunting in the mountains of Nevada. I like the ability to text my wife but I found the text option on my phone doesn’t work without cell phone coverage so I need to use my glasses to use the device at 66 years old. I have not been able to pair the messenger to my Garmin gps map unit that is only three years old.
Originally reviewed on Garmin
January 16, 2025
Impressed so far
Bought this a month ago and have used it 3-4 times. Has worked perfectly even in a pretty intense storm. Was able to contact my wife and let her know where I was and I was okay without delay.
Originally reviewed on Garmin
January 14, 2025
Amazing battery
It does exactly what it says it does. The battery lasts for weeks while tracking. It's a shame it doesn't integrate with the Earthmate app, which I like more than the Messenger app, but it gets the job done.
Originally reviewed on Garmin
November 8, 2024
Not friendly
Been trying to have friends check my course but it seems that only when I initiate it they get the message. Past inreach gave friends the ability at any time to check on me. Being able to talk to "support" has been impossible
Originally reviewed on Garmin
October 25, 2024
Works when nothing else does.
I bought this unit to help coordinate rescue of my parents from Western North Carolina after Hurricane Helene. I was able to send and receive text messages over satellite in areas where there was no remaining cellular or internet service. There were small delays in messaging due to satellite pass over times, but nothing excessive. Overall this is a great piece of tech and made my journey much easier.
Originally reviewed on Garmin
October 24, 2024
Love it
I bought this about a month ago because my family spends a lot of time hunting camping and hiking in the mountains of Idaho where there is no phone service and it works great. It gives me a good peace of mind knowing I can get ahold of them (my grown son has one also) or if needed get emergency services.
Originally reviewed on Garmin
October 19, 2024
Exactly what I need for Michigan's Upper Peninsula
I needed a device to be able to signal for help whether at my cabin or exploring the wilderness via hiking, truck, snowmobile, or ATV in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Service for cell phones is spotty or non-existent. This device is perfect for my needs.
Originally reviewed on Garmin
October 14, 2024
Didn’t know how much I’d love this…
My husband treated me to a two week plus trip out west for our 25th anniversary. We hiked the Grand Canyon rim to rim then camped throughout many national park areas. A majority of those nights were dispersed camping with zero cell service. We needed the Garmin Messenger in the GC for check-ins to the kids/family/friends back home to let them know we were safe as well as when camping for the same purpose. Very thankful to have a reliable way to touch base with our loved ones (and check the weather as well when a storm rolled in while camping along a river). Also thankful for the SARS insurance offered. My husband became pretty sick in the GC and while we didn’t need the search and rescue I was so glad to have the option had we needed it. Works will with their Garmin Messenger app and with my Garmin Forerunner 965. Didn’t know how much we needed this device…it has brought loads of comfort! Garmin wins again!!
Originally reviewed on Garmin
October 14, 2024
Worked great
Works very well. Lil slow at times, but overall Worked great. Price lil high, but can cancel by month and use when needed.
Originally reviewed on Garmin
October 7, 2024
Great deal for a excellent product
I bought the Garmin In-Reach prior to my high Sierra deer hunt in D7. It worked flawlessly. The tracking feature let my loved ones know where and when I moved. The 150 texts are plenty for my five day trip. I think I used about 15 or 20 texts. Their added search and rescue insurance is a minimal expense for piece of mind.
Originally reviewed on Garmin
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