Customer reviews from Garmin
Garmin - inReach Messenger 1.08" GPS with Built-In Bluetooth - Black
Average customer rating
4.3
(259 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 259 reviews
5 Stars
162
4 Stars
51
3 Stars
21
2 Stars
15
1 Star
10
Customer Reviews for Garmin - inReach Messenger 1.08" GPS with Built-In Bluetooth - Black
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.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Garmin inReach
on January 20, 2024
Posted by: Anonymous
from Missoula, MT, US
I've had great luck with the messenger. I hunt or recreate solo quite often and am able to stay in contact with family and friends.
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
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
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.
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