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
Love it
on October 24, 2024
Posted by: Outdoors1
I bought this about a month ago because my family spends a lot of time hunting camping and hiking in the mountains of Idaho where there is no phone service and it works great. It gives me a good peace of mind knowing I can get ahold of them (my grown son has one also) or if needed get emergency services.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, October 31, 2024
Thank you for your review.
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Customer Rating
5
Works when nothing else does.
on October 25, 2024
Posted by: John.T
I bought this unit to help coordinate rescue of my parents from Western North Carolina after Hurricane Helene. I was able to send and receive text messages over satellite in areas where there was no remaining cellular or internet service. There were small delays in messaging due to satellite pass over times, but nothing excessive. Overall this is a great piece of tech and made my journey much easier.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, October 31, 2024
Thank you for your review.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
2
Not friendly
on November 8, 2024
Posted by: Ed- Latitude Adjustment
Been trying to have friends check my course but it seems that only when I initiate it they get the message. Past inreach gave friends the ability at any time to check on me. Being able to talk to "support" has been impossible
Response from GarminBy Garmin, December 18, 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
Amazing battery
on January 14, 2025
Posted by: AV8Rsailor
It does exactly what it says it does. The battery lasts for weeks while tracking. It's a shame it doesn't integrate with the Earthmate app, which I like more than the Messenger app, but it gets the job done.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, January 17, 2025
Thank you for your review.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Impressed so far
on January 16, 2025
Posted by: wasatch22
Bought this a month ago and have used it 3-4 times. Has worked perfectly even in a pretty intense storm. Was able to contact my wife and let her know where I was and I was okay without delay.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, January 17, 2025
Thank you for your review.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
3
What I learned in the field
on January 21, 2025
Posted by: David1525
I purchased this for emergency situations while hunting in the mountains of Nevada. I like the ability to text my wife but I found the text option on my phone doesn’t work without cell phone coverage so I need to use my glasses to use the device at 66 years old. I have not been able to pair the messenger to my Garmin gps map unit that is only three years old.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, January 31, 2025
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.
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Customer Rating
5
Excellent product!
on February 3, 2025
Posted by: John H
This is another great product from Garmin. If you’re looking to stay in touch with the family when you are out of cellular range this is a must. Easy to set up and very user friendly! As far as satellite messengers go this is the best one I’ve found.
Response from ExpertVoice.comBy Garmin, February 5, 2025
Thank you for your review.
Written by a customer while visiting ExpertVoice.com
Customer Rating
5
Priceless Peace of Mind
on February 5, 2025
Posted by: Kolby H
The Garmin inReach Messenger is hands-down the most valuable piece of gear I carry. Whether I’m hiking, hunting, fishing, or working on a fireline during an initial attack, this device provides peace of mind when out of cell service. It’s compact, easy to use, and connects seamlessly to my phone, with fantastic battery life and affordable monthly plans that are well worth the investment for safety. One of my favorite features is the ability to send a location update every 10 minutes, which reassured my family that as long as I was moving, I was okay. Of course, you can turn this off to conserve battery when needed. The only minor downside is that occasionally, when sending a message while moving or if the device is covered, it can take longer to send, but stopping in an open area without tree cover speeds it up, so it’s not a dealbreaker. If you spend any time in the backcountry—especially solo—get a satellite communication device. The inReach Messenger is my top choice, but no matter what, having something for emergency communication is a must. Just bite the bullet and get one—it could save your life.
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