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
Game-changing communication
on May 3, 2023
Posted by: C2K_Rider
Cell phones were a game changer for cycling, and now the small, lightweight InReach devices are another game changer. I bought the InReach Messenger for cycling in remote areas. Even though I do mostly road rides some are in very remote areas with no cell reception for dozens of miles. Also for planed MTB rides in remote areas. I got the messenger because it is cheaper than the Mini 2 and seems to have all the features I wanted. The battery is also longer-lasting than the Mini models. I was using it one week after purchase on a remote gravel ride when we were clearly going to much later than planned and I was able to text home thru the Messenger App that we would be a couple hours late. I also set up the tracking so my wife could see where we were every 30 minutes if necessary. It is small enough to fit in my cycling jersey pocket and barely notice it is there.(note that it needs a clear view to the sky for tracking to work well. burying it in a pack will not work). I subscribed to the basic Safety plan since I only plan to use it for rare texts, SOS and minimal tracking at this time. The cost of texts and tracking on the Safety plan is so small that it would take about 300 of them to add up the higher "unlimited" subscription plan. Overall it has worked great and gives me assurance I can reach someone if need be no matter where I am. I plan to carry this on car trips as well, just in case...
Response from GarminBy Garmin, Outdoor, May 5, 2023
Thank you for your review. Jenny
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Everything!
on April 22, 2023
Posted by: Nickles
I recently switched from the Spot to the Garmin and I could not be any happier. Easy to use and super user friendly. Could not be be happier with the switch.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, Outdoor, May 2, 2023
Thank you for your review. Jenny
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Backcountry Insurance
on April 21, 2023
Posted by: Ryan K
I need the means to communicate with family and resources when im off grid in the backcountry. It's especially reassuring having kids with me. I did some research on available producks and chose the garmin messenger. It had extended battery life, don't ever have to worry about a charge on a week long hunting trip. I lime the features of SOS, weather and tagging my location on messages. I already use my iphone for mapping and pairing the device to my phone was easy, didnt even use instructions. The Garmin Messenger app is easy to use and sign up for. The sunscription ans are also reasonable and offer different plans to best suit your needs. I look forward to putting it to use in a few months.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
3
Easy to set up
on April 20, 2023
Posted by: KP67
I have not been in a position to make use of the Messenger.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, Outdoor, May 2, 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.
Thanks Jenny
Thanks Jenny
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Great features, user friendly.
on April 15, 2023
Posted by: FreefalleRnrs
I haven’t bought this very long ago and have only had it out of cell phone range once. It easily picked up the satellite signal, the weather conditions, and my track back. Very impressive so far.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, Outdoor, April 17, 2023
Thank you for your review. Jenny
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Great product
on April 13, 2023
Posted by: AMRCNmale
I really like the ability to add satellite coms to my cell phone when needed.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, Outdoor, April 13, 2023
Thank you for your review. Jenny
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Great little unit
on April 8, 2023
Posted by: Idahofishman
We’ve had this a month and have been happy with it. Battery life is great and app is easy to use. It takes a bit to get used to using the messenger without the app but it’s nice that it has that capability. Nice price point too and reasonable subscription options too.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, Outdoor, April 10, 2023
Thank you for your review. Jenny
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
3
Great device. Plans are too expensive
on April 7, 2023
Posted by: Aircooledtype1
Use it when skiing. Quick messages from app work well. Device seems reliable. Service plan is a ripoff
Response from GarminBy Garmin, Outdoor, April 10, 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.
Thanks Jenny
Thanks Jenny
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin