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
Exceeded all expectations
on December 9, 2023
Posted by: PTom10
Took the messenger on trip to coastal islands without good cell coverage. Messaging was quicker than I expected, tracking was good, and the battery life is amazing. On all the time, tracking for 5 days at 10 minute intervals, about 15 total messages, and battery was at 69% at the end of the trip.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, December 12, 2023
Thank you for your review.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
4
simple, reliable, long battery life
on December 3, 2023
Posted by: bill H
The messenger replaced my ancient but much-loved inreach se. The messenger is tiny by comparison, connects to sats more quickly (better antenna), and the battery lasts a lot longer. Feature I really like: the ability to charge a phone so it can be used to send a message. Feature I really miss: being able to set quick text messages rather than use garmin's canned texts.
I carry an inreach device into the backcountry almost every weekend since first using one during a long trip into northern Nepal. Being able to send tracking information and, if needed, text messages was a game changer.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Ease of use
on December 3, 2023
Posted by: Clinton H
This is a great devices to add some addition safety when in the backcountry. The device is extremely easy to use and the overall experience has been great. I have used it while climbing in areas where there is no service and have felt great with the ability to contact loved ones and let people know that I am safe. Having the added ability to call for help gives everyone a better piece of mind.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Great Product
on December 1, 2023
Posted by: West43
I bought for a hunt that I was going on out of state and it came in handy multiple time to be able to communicate
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
4
on November 26, 2023
Posted by: Jennifer J
I bought this as I was going to be doing some solo hiking in Scotland and I wanted something with global connectivity. I haven't utilized all of its functions yet, but so far I think it works well. The phone app is a good addition as it's hard to text on the actual unit. Battery seems to last long. Wish Garmin made an actual holder for it though. It's difficult to attach it to your bag or person though, so most of the time I just kept it in my coat pocket.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
4
so far, so good
on November 25, 2023
Posted by: spohankee
I've captured satellites, sent and received messages under tree cover and sometime with the device in my pocket.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, November 27, 2023
Thank you for your review.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Perfect
on November 24, 2023
Posted by: WENDT
Works as advertised! Perfect for those hikes where we cant get cell service and can still reach out if needed.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, November 27, 2023
Thank you for your review.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
It works!
on November 21, 2023
Posted by: OKwhatever
We particularly appreciate the "find-my-husband" website that logs the device's location in the backcountry every X minutes.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, November 21, 2023
Thank you for your review.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin