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
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
4
on February 20, 2024
Posted by: Kevin F
from San Diego, CA, US
So far this has been a valuable upgrade to the Garmin Inreach Mini that I previously had. I use this predominately for paragliding, so I appreciate the cleaner footprint on my flight deck, but the main value is in the improved messaging (faster, more streamlined interface) and battery life. I was just on a paragliding trip where I used it 6 days in a row for 5 hours a day, tracking every 10 minutes, and it still had 95% battery life without charging it. My only complaint is that it doesn't appear to be able to do group message threads, which can be an important feature to have. I'm hoping that is something Garmin can change in a future update.
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
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
5
Love this device
on February 1, 2024
Posted by: Skip H
As a long time user of the Spot system I was a little hesitant to make the change but the 2-way messaging ability of this device is a true game changer compared to other straight emergency only items. Couldn't be happier with this change.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Awesome unit and a must have for anyone venturing beyond cell phone signal
on January 23, 2024
Posted by: Paul T
This unit has been great for communicating in the back country. The ability to drop a location with each message is fantastic. The battery life is beyond compare, and while I haven't used the USB-C charger to charge from the device, it is great to know it's there if I need it. I take this thing everywhere when we go out adventuring, and haven't run into any issues with the unit.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Great for backcountry hunting!
on January 21, 2024
Posted by: Joseph V
Works as advertised! Used this on an elk hunt sent a few texts with it, no problems!
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
great little sat device
on January 21, 2024
Posted by: Anonymous
Small and cheap, gets the job done. The longer battery life is important to me while out for long days.
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