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
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
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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
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Customer Rating
5
Handy Bikepacking Tool
on August 21, 2023
Posted by: Pray_Pedal_Camp_Repeat
Had an opportunity to test our Inreach Messenger on a 380 Mile Bikepacking trip which in many cases required camping in remote areas with no cell service. The family appreciated the messages that we were able to share about our location and that we were fine for the night. Easy to use and just what we need for our upcoming 2600 mile journey to South America, culminating in Ushuaia, Tierra de Fuego, Argentina.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, Garmin, August 21, 2023
Thank you for your review. Jenny
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Customer Rating
5
Great backpacking item
on August 22, 2023
Posted by: MarkCW
My friend and I went on a five day backpacking trip to Michigan's Isle Royale National Park, (no cell service whatsoever). My new messenger worked flawlessly. The blue tooth connected to my phone with no issues. I thought the app was very intuitive and it worked great. We texted a group easily with the phone in airplane mode to conserve the phone's battery. The group reported that they could locate us on the map when we sent our location. Very good overall experience!
Response from GarminBy Garmin, Garmin, August 23, 2023
Thank you for your review. Jenny
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Customer Rating
5
Invaluable in the middle of a tough portage
on August 25, 2023
Posted by: CorvusNorth
Got this for emergency communications in the backcountry, and had the emergency. Medivac helicopter came straight to our location, and paramedics big supporters of the device. If you're really off-road, this is a great piece of gear.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, Garmin, August 28, 2023
Thank you for your review. Jenny
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Customer Rating
5
Great device
on August 27, 2023
Posted by: Chuck I
First experience with a device like this. Took it on a one week remote canoe trip. The app makes it very easy to use and the connection happened quickly. I only used it to check-in and sent messages. After one week there was 93% battery left. I likely only had the unit on a total of 2-3 hours. I like the opportunity to suspend the monthly charges for those months where I am not using it. Highly recommend.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, Garmin, August 28, 2023
Thank you for your review. Jenny
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Customer Rating
5
Great Companion When Out of Reach
on August 31, 2023
Posted by: Jake78412
The inReach Messenger has all of the features one could want when being out of reach but it also can double as a call for help even when you are in reach. I like the features but now I need to put them to a test on a trail in the mountains. Only complaint is the instructions leave a lot to be desired. There should be a way to test and learn all of the features in a simple way at home.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, Garmin, September 6, 2023
Thank you for your review. Jenny
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Customer Rating
2
Unobtrusive
on September 6, 2023
Posted by: Safe n Sound
I'm using it as a marine emergency locater. Beyond that, it is a very awkward device. The buttons are too small except using one's thumbnail. The menu is not intuitive. Battery life is long, a positive.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, Garmin, September 18, 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.
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