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
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
Customer Rating
3
Setup instructions take a lot for granted
on November 7, 2023
Posted by: Sonny 28
Recent purchase but have difficulty getting it set up. Biggest complaint is directions are not clear. For example: One part of the instructions states the device must be in "pair" mode to pair with the phone. I had to search the internet far and wide to find out how to put the device in "pairing" mode. Seems it would have been logical to include instructions about putting the device in "pairing" mode. Hopefully the rest of it will be less difficult.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, November 21, 2023
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
4
Great device, but who chose the color?
on November 4, 2023
Posted by: BenW
The interface with the Messenger app is seamless, unlike my early generation InReach. My only issue is the color. Why make a device that is used for emergencies black and inconspicuous? How about orange or red? Anything but black.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, November 21, 2023
Thank you for your review.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Great unit
on November 2, 2023
Posted by: Gooseman
Setup was fairly easy , unit hooks up with satellite well. No complaints
Response from GarminBy Garmin, November 21, 2023
Thank you for your review.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Reassuring
on October 31, 2023
Posted by: PS75
Ability to keep in touch with friends and family when off grid takes the isolation away without diminishing the wilderness experience! Plus SOS PRN
Response from GarminBy Garmin, October 31, 2023
Thank you for your review.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin