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
5
Easy To Use!
on January 8, 2024
Posted by: NShepard
Got this for my husband because he goes out of cell phone service often and he is not very tech-savvy. He loves the app & finds it very easy to use. Love it!
Response from GarminBy Garmin, January 8, 2024
Thank you for your review.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
First Impressions Good
on January 10, 2024
Posted by: Anonymous
Too early for meaningful comment, but have used the InReach Messenger on a couple test outings. Day on Bull Island and century ride in spotty cell coverage. Only using it as a basic check-in device. Long term plan is to use phone to text pics to folks when in service, check-in with IRM whenever we take a break whether in cell service or not, between check-in points let them refer the posted route, and of course use the IRM if emergency. The device did great on test outings! Very small and easy to stow in a safe spot. Don’t need to touch it because can operate through phone. Run phone on Airplane Mode to preserve batt until it needs to control the IRM. While on Airplane Mode can also take pics and navigate via RideWithGPS downloaded file. Am looking forward to working with the InReach Messenger more!
Response from GarminBy Garmin, January 10, 2024
Thank you for your review.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Worth it
on January 17, 2024
Posted by: broughtonchris55
Helpful, tough device that creates peace of mind.
Best part is easy to access phone support I needed to understand Mapshare
Best part is easy to access phone support I needed to understand Mapshare
Response from GarminBy Garmin, January 23, 2024
Thank you for your review.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
It works great
on February 11, 2024
Posted by: Evaluk
The messenger sent my wife check-in texts even when it was cloudy and snowing. Great for reducing worrying. I don’t consider myself as hiking solo anymore.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, February 14, 2024
Thank you for your review.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
3
Returning for a New One
on February 14, 2024
Posted by: Runner girl 22
I used it twice, and it worked fine. However now it won't charge fully, so I'm returning it for a new one. We'll see if it works better.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, February 14, 2024
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
Could use a few improvements
on February 21, 2024
Posted by: Baroncadonk
When it works, it works well. I have found that there are times when I'm in a plane and it can't seem to maintain a lock on satellites. I don't know if that's due to speed and/or altitude driving the loss. It has plenty of a view of the sky and should be locked on fine.
Also, I wish the phone number that it uses to send was fixed and assigned, like it is with their competitors (Zoleo and SpotX). It's irritating that recipients can't put that number into their contacts.
Also, I wish the phone number that it uses to send was fixed and assigned, like it is with their competitors (Zoleo and SpotX). It's irritating that recipients can't put that number into their contacts.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, February 22, 2024
Thank you for your review.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Increased feeling of safety in the back country
on February 26, 2024
Posted by: TheDoctor
I really like the inReach Messenger. It is easy to use. I travel a lot outside of cell phone range, especially driving, hiking and bicycling. This allows me to call for help if I need it, and to check in with my wife to let her know everything is okay. She can follow my location throughout my trip. If something were to happen to me, like an injury or crash, I can call for help. Otherwise, it might take a long time for me to be found. The battery lasts for a very long time on a charge.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, March 6, 2024
Thank you for your review.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Easy to Use
on March 3, 2024
Posted by: 407@FL
Had to use while camping. Messages to family were received and it’s easy to use! Provided me comfort knowing I could communicate to my loved ones b
Response from GarminBy Garmin, March 6, 2024
Thank you for your review.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin