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
5
Excellent battery life
on August 19, 2023
Posted by: Mjb121
I just took this on a 4-day backpacking trip in southern Ohio in Shawnee State Park. It performed flawlessly even in the dense forest. I was most impressed by the battery life. I never turned it off day or night for 5 days, and then put it in the trunk of my car without turning it off for another day and a half on my way home. When I unpacked it still had about 25% charge. We also used it for a critical weather report which we needed to determine if it was a good idea to stay out on the trail another day. Overall, I am very happy I decided to get it.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, Garmin, August 21, 2023
Thank you for your review. Jenny
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
They've thought of everything
on August 14, 2023
Posted by: Kevin K
Works so incredibly well with the phone app, but with backup functionality on the device itself in case the phone doesn't work. Battery lasts almost a month. Messages send fast. Subscription costs are the same for virtually all of these devices.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
on July 16, 2023
Posted by: Joshua M
Small, portable, perfect for peace of mind in the backcountry for yourself and your loved ones.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
4
So far so good!
on July 12, 2023
Posted by: Jacob R
from Grand Marais, MN, US
So far this has proven to be a great product! I've had it for about a month! I haven't needed it on any emergencies and hope that I don't but it has been very reliable thus far! Very light and great battery life! I've always had my phone with it to use via bluetooth but at times I have toggled the small screen and even with only 3 buttons it is pretty easy to use.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Great GPS tool for both the novice and expert hiker
on June 18, 2023
Posted by: Christopher N
This is a great tool that lets me use GPS and Communicate via satellite without killing my batteries. Very Reasonably priced.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Best GPS device
on June 16, 2023
Posted by: Anonymous
We all have phones anyways, so why not offload the messaging burden to that device? This is the emergency messaging device I recommend above all the others I have used.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
on June 16, 2023
Posted by: wendy B
It is a great unit that is easy to use. A necessary safety tool.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Love the integration with our iPhones
on June 13, 2023
Posted by: Grasslander
Bought this within the last month. So far I'm satisfied. We have been testing the messaging and track features and all looks good. Im a couple of weeks I head out on my motorcycle for Alaska and the Arctic Circle from our Kansas home. This trip is what I purchased this for. I think it will be a game changer for my family's ability to keep up with me and my well being.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, Outdoor, June 20, 2023
Thank you for your review. Jenny
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin