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
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
Customer Rating
5
Compact necessity
on November 17, 2023
Posted by: Anonymous
I've been looking at the various competition along with the messenger for a while now. Glad that I settled on the Garmin InReach Messenger. Compact, tough, easy to use especially with the app. Like other reviewers, I do wish plan subscriptions were cheaper, but it's still cheap insurance to me. Hopefully better plans & deals on the device itself become available in the future. No doubt when Apple allow satellite messaging on their latest iPhones...
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
4
Safety device
on November 14, 2023
Posted by: idahobob
I need this to be able to get help if I am in a remote area with no cell service, which I frequently am. Also a good device to have on long road trips in case help is needed. Lacking on tracking on the website
Response from GarminBy Garmin, November 21, 2023
Thank you for your review.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Pretty Cool!
on November 14, 2023
Posted by: itsJosh
My husband got this for me so he could stay in touch with me when I am hunting in remote areas of Montana where there is no cell service. It gives him great peace of mind that he can text me and reach me, or vice versa, if needed. There is also a powerful SOS feature on the device in the event you ever find yourself in serious trouble and need help.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, November 21, 2023
Thank you for your review.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Simple set up and learning curve
on November 10, 2023
Posted by: Charlie1046
I bought one for me and my son about 1mo ago very simple to use, unbelievable battery life
Response from GarminBy Garmin, November 21, 2023
Thank you for your review.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin