Customer reviews from Garmin
Garmin - inReach Messenger 1.08" GPS with Built-In Bluetooth - Black
Average customer rating
4.3
(204 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 204 reviews
5 Stars
127
4 Stars
41
3 Stars
15
2 Stars
14
1 Star
7
Customer Reviews for Garmin - inReach Messenger 1.08" GPS with Built-In Bluetooth - Black
Customer Rating
4
Garmin Explore
on October 12, 2023
Posted by: FrozenAlaskan
I’ve been taking this out boating and we are far out of cell service. There needs to be a way to incorporate it with the Garmin explore app. My buddy was 20 miles away and was messaging with his Montana but I couldn’t tell where exact he was at.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, October 19, 2023
Thank you for your review.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
2
Tracking - HORRIBLE battery life
on October 14, 2023
Posted by: Randy Fay
I set the tracking to 1 hour interval and the battery is exhausted in 1-3 days. I was inside most nights, and I'm sure that's the problem, but there must be a serious software problem. I don't think it's useful as a tracker given this situation.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, October 19, 2023
Thank you for your review and experience with the inReach Messenger. We would like to discuss this further over email. If you would please email us at product.support@garmin.com.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
4
Pretty ok
on October 15, 2023
Posted by: YourMom
Works way better than the first gen mini, but not sure why it doesn’t work with the explor app.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, October 19, 2023
Thank you for your review.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Convenient
on October 16, 2023
Posted by: JEG1
I purchased the unit 3 weeks ago. Love the size and weight. Easy to use with the app. Acquires satélite quickly. I sold my in reach explorer plus
Response from GarminBy Garmin, October 19, 2023
Thank you for your review.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Less worry at home!
on October 17, 2023
Posted by: lisa marie
I got this for trail running as there are times when I'm in areas without cell service. Paired with my fenix, I never have to take it out of my pack (in a top exterior pocket). Now there is a lot less anxiety at home because my husband can basically see where I am at all times.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, October 19, 2023
Thank you for your review.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
3
Tedious
on October 20, 2023
Posted by: Mark3266
While it does work as advertised, I wish it was easier to use. It reminds me of trying to type an email using an old flip phone and pushing the number buttons multiple times to get the letter you need. Something a bit larger with a screen-keypad like an iPhone would be awesome.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, October 24, 2023
Thank you for your review and experience with the inReach Messenger. We would like to discuss this further over email. If you would please email us at product.support@garmin.com.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Works great!
on October 30, 2023
Posted by: Mandeep Ghuman
InReach Messenger works perfectly well and has reduced my family's anxiety a lot when I am away in the wilderness. This actually allows me to to take more trips into the wilderness and even allows me to go solo. The only thing that's missing are Gatmin recommendations on where and how to tether the Messenger for maximum signal exposure.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, October 31, 2023
Thank you for your review.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Reassuring
on October 31, 2023
Posted by: PS75
Ability to keep in touch with friends and family when off grid takes the isolation away without diminishing the wilderness experience! Plus SOS PRN
Response from GarminBy Garmin, October 31, 2023
Thank you for your review.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin