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
5
on March 20, 2024
Posted by: Anonymous
I find this device to be intuitive and user-friendly. Making it especially useful for individuals who communicate through messages more frequently. The longer battery life is also great for longer hikes or trips.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Small size, excellent battery life
on March 18, 2024
Posted by: SteveWxfrd
Used last week for a trip. Turned it on, and it had 82% battery. Left it on, with 10 minute tracking, and a week later, it was down to 56%. The compact, flat shape makes it easy to set up on your dashboard or similar. Mine is mounted to a panel on the dash of my 4Runner with a velcro strap, so it's easy to remove when needed. The phone app works well for sending and receiving messages (just remember that it also sends over cell data if you have a cell signal). The SOS button is accessible behind a small cover, so no chance of accidentally hitting it while the Messenger is in use or in the top flap of a backpack. Definitely a good piece of kit for an overlander or someone looking for something smaller than the InReach Mini, GPSMap, or older Explorer+
Response from GarminBy Garmin, March 18, 2024
Thank you for your review.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Peace of Mind
on March 18, 2024
Posted by: Backroads Buck
Loved ones can track your location. You can push the SOS button to pop smoke in an emergency. And - if you feel the need to text while out in the trail - you can messages if you’re homesick.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, March 18, 2024
Thank you for your review.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Must have
on March 8, 2024
Posted by: Marty61
As a cancer patient with diabetes I like that if I ever loose all cell service and need help the messenger will do the job. We lost cell couple years ago in Tx so it does happen. It goes everywhere with me. Takes up no room and has long battery life.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, March 11, 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
Customer Rating
5
Works as advertised
on March 3, 2024
Posted by: Sid P
Garmin seems to focus on quality of build and technology
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.
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Customer Rating
5
Practical & easy to use.
on February 21, 2024
Posted by: Judith B
from Fayetteville, AR, US
Love the size and minimal buttons to have to figure out. It has been incredibly reliable.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin