Customer reviews from Garmin
Garmin - inReach Messenger 1.08" GPS with Built-In Bluetooth - Black
Average customer rating
4.3
(255 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 255 reviews
5 Stars
160
4 Stars
50
3 Stars
20
2 Stars
15
1 Star
10
Customer Reviews for Garmin - inReach Messenger 1.08" GPS with Built-In Bluetooth - Black
Customer Rating
4
Garmin messenger
on May 9, 2024
Posted by: Chase R
from Fruita, CO, US
Planning on using it hunting and for 14ers so far have not tested it to much but I love the size and in app features seems easy to call sos and send messages throw your phone wish it was a tad bit smaller personal but I've been running/ backing for a while and I'm a ultra light guy so for most people this would be great size just buy one I wanted to long sos is a important thing if your in the back country a lot
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
4
on May 6, 2024
Posted by: Robert F
It is designed very well and works great but you do need to be fully aware of how to use it to make it as simple or complex as you like to use it.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Safety net
on May 1, 2024
Posted by: Raycer88
I hike alone sometimes there is no cell service I'm able to keep in touch with my family now. I notice a lot of hikers are Also using the garmin devices. Simple easy to use.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, May 2, 2024
Thank you for your review.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
on April 29, 2024
Posted by: Jason K
After setting up the account I was able to text seamlessly with others using inReach to coordinate and update while deep in the wilderness far from cell service. Using the phone I already have with me is a big bonus with this unit.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Fantástico dispositivo
on April 26, 2024
Posted by: Koala
me encanto!! es rápido y efectivo, un poco difícil la programación pero una vez hecha es una bala.. funciona perfecto
Response from GarminBy Garmin, May 2, 2024
Gracias por tu reseña.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
2
Poor battery life, mediocre reception
on April 19, 2024
Posted by: Tradbrad
Battery sucks! only lasts 2 days on average
Reception is just ok. Lots of waiting, failed to send about a quarter of the time
Overall, I'm not impressed
Reception is just ok. Lots of waiting, failed to send about a quarter of the time
Overall, I'm not impressed
Response from GarminBy Garmin, April 22, 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.
product.support@garmin.com.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
4
Works well once set up
on April 19, 2024
Posted by: Lonestarjeepin
Everything works as advertised. The only strange bit (unless I just missed something) was setting up contacts I wanted to include in my check-ins and tracking. I was the default recipient which didn't make much sense. Once I figured that out, everything went fine. Definitely check everything with a friend BEFORE you head out.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, April 22, 2024
Thank you for your review.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Great features and battery life
on April 12, 2024
Posted by: Jtclark133
I purchased this for a 10 day motorcycle trip around Arizona, and I was very happy with it. I had tried other devices in the past, and this has been the only one that met my expectations. Loved that my family to "follow" me during the trip, and knowing that I was protected in the remote areas without a cell signal was a great piece of mind. I'd highly recommend this if you travel knowing cell signals will be dicey.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, April 15, 2024
Thank you for your review.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin