Customer reviews from Garmin
Garmin - inReach Messenger 1.08" GPS with Built-In Bluetooth - Black
Average customer rating
4.3
(204 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 204 reviews
5 Stars
127
4 Stars
41
3 Stars
15
2 Stars
14
1 Star
7
Customer Reviews for Garmin - inReach Messenger 1.08" GPS with Built-In Bluetooth - Black
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
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
4
Reliable
on May 9, 2023
Posted by: Gary Po
While hiking the Triple Crown in Virginia, my unit performed excellent on the trip. While in my tent, under a canopy of trees with a steady rain, I requested a "weather report". About 15 minutes later I had a weather report. I then set a message home, & again received a response back within 15 minutes. My inReach Messenger performed this way over the next 3 days. Also, I started with an 83% battery. I set my tracking at a 10 minute interval then turned the tracking off each night. At the end of 3 days I had about 62% battery. I had also requested one more weather report & sent about 5 separate messages along with 6 check-ins. Very reliable.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, Outdoor, May 10, 2023
Thank you for your review. Jenny
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Customer Rating
4
Love it
on May 14, 2023
Posted by: DresserLarry
I bought this a few weeks ago and went out to Joshua Tree Natl Park where I could test it with no cell service. Wife is very happy!
Response from GarminBy Garmin, Outdoor, May 22, 2023
Thank you for your review. Jenny
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Easy for older people
on May 20, 2023
Posted by: Tuktus
Bought this a month ago and with a little direction from my son was able to send out messages myself. Even for non-techy people, this was pretty simple to do as the prompts are easy to understand and intuitive to follow.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, Outdoor, May 22, 2023
Thank you for your review. Jenny
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Customer Rating
5
Perfect for boating
on May 24, 2023
Posted by: Goldenmike
I’ve used this messenger every week for a month now every time I go fishing off shore. Cell phone coverage is spotty at best off shore and I’m able to check in several times and get weather updates to my phone.
I recommend this messenger for the obvious safety reasons.
I recommend this messenger for the obvious safety reasons.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, Outdoor, May 25, 2023
Thank you for your review. Jenny
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Making a great thing, Greater!
on May 31, 2023
Posted by: Ivebeen_framed
As a professional Guide in the Grand Canyon, I have been using the inReach Mini for several seasons and also used it during my section hike completion of the 800 mile Arizona Trail through some of the most remote country the Southwest has to offer. With the new Messenger coming out I wanted something that made messaging easier, while still having the ability to send an SOS in the case of an emergency. The Messenger is noticeably faster, the new larger antenna works great even in the deepest side canyons, switching to the new software platform is a breeze, and the ability to switch between cell service and satellites seamlessly is awesome. I have been using the new Messenger all Guide season and it's worked flawlessly. I even have a velcro mount to keep it on my dash for any vehicle based emergencies when I do not have cell service. If you travel into the Wilderness, adding the Garmin inReach Messenger would be a necessary upgrade to your Backcountry kit to keep in touch with loved ones, handle emergencies, or simply extend the range of your mobile work life. Five stars all the way.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, Outdoor, May 31, 2023
Thank you for your review. Jenny
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
2
Needs Improvement s
on June 5, 2023
Posted by: Will&Jill
How to Information is most often incomplete & inaccurate.
Garmin needs to do much better. People spend a lot of money & deserve much better treatment.
Not at All UNEDUCATED - BUT Bitterly Disappointed...
Garmin needs to do much better. People spend a lot of money & deserve much better treatment.
Not at All UNEDUCATED - BUT Bitterly Disappointed...
Response from GarminBy Garmin, Outdoor, June 6, 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
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