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
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
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1 Star
10
Customer Reviews for Garmin - inReach Messenger 1.08" GPS with Built-In Bluetooth - Black
Customer Rating
1
don't buy it
on November 15, 2022
Posted by: un happy
well, I bought an in reach mini tested it . downloaded app and all instructions. signed up for a yearly contract.everything worked great at home. then went to kodiak island on a two week tent trip. the for 11 out of 14 days we had 40-70 mph winds and winter storms.trapped for almost two weeks and my in reach need an update. witch requires wifi? not sure how the life rescue insurance policy they sold me works but was close to testing that option. don't buy it. don't trust your safety to it. its a toy designed by tech people that can get you killed. how can a device need to be updated by wifi when your in a remote area when the only reason to own it is because theres no wifi. save your money you might not come home alive with this thing!
Response from GarminBy Garmin, Outdoor, November 15, 2022
Thank you for your review and experience with the inReach. 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
3
Didn’t work everywhere
on November 8, 2022
Posted by: SSSsilver
I was surprised that it didn’t work in mild tree cover in Montana. Even when I was in the open it didn’t work well.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, Outdoor, November 10, 2022
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
4
Best features available, but improvements needed
on November 8, 2022
Posted by: EDK2
Best feature set I could find for lake/marine use in low or no-reception cellular areas. I use primarily to remain in contact with home/work while on the water. Not really useful as a location tracker for many activities due to speed vs. tracking interval limitations, but the SOS is easy to use from unit or connected phone. Requires the most expensive plan with 2 minute intervals for others to monitor your location with reasonably useful accuracy. Reception seems spotty when located near other electronic equipment (Garmin chartplotter/fishfinder). The most frustrating feature is that it stops sending at the selected interval when stationary (resumes only when you change location), which means that contacts can't tell if you stopped for lunch, are in trouble, or the unit has failed, without messaging you. All in all, still worth every penny, but hope they will offer faster intervals for running/skiing/boating/motorsports etc., and allow the unit to transmit when stationary.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, Outdoor, November 10, 2022
Thank you for your review. Jenny
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Easy
on November 5, 2022
Posted by: mmuslera
Easy to use. Excellent satellite reception with the remote function enabled is perfect ad in for my xt zumo
Response from GarminBy Garmin, Outdoor, November 10, 2022
Thank you for your review. Jenny
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
4
It works great minus the battery
on October 31, 2022
Posted by: Wandering Sage
I bought this because I get to go on a 3 to 5 day backpacking trip and my wife doesn’t like the idea of me being off grid so boom this awesome new device. It is awesome and communicates well. However after 5 days with it on it was down to 16% battery. I wanted to bring this up since this is a life safety device.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, Outdoor, November 10, 2022
Thank you for your review. Jenny
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Great safety device when off the grid
on October 30, 2022
Posted by: Martins00
I have truly enjoyed the new Garmin Messenger. It is very easy to set up and use. I strictly use it when I am miles offshore. It has worked extremely well. It is very nice to be able to reach anyone using satellite texting.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, Outdoor, November 10, 2022
Thank you for your review. Jenny
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Customer Rating
5
Great Product
on October 28, 2022
Posted by: Kael30
I bought this right before an off road trip and it worked amazing.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, Outdoor, November 10, 2022
Thank you for your review. Jenny
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
4
Seems to work as advertised.
on October 25, 2022
Posted by: Buckley
I’ve only been able to use it on one hunt but it seem to work great. I was able to let family know where I was at and how I was doing in areas with no cell service. Gave them and me the peace of mind that we were hoping for.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, Outdoor, November 10, 2022
Thank you for your review. Jenny
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin