Customer reviews from Garmin
Garmin - inReach Messenger 1.08" GPS with Built-In Bluetooth - Black
Average customer rating
4.3
(259 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 259 reviews
5 Stars
162
4 Stars
51
3 Stars
21
2 Stars
15
1 Star
10
Customer Reviews for Garmin - inReach Messenger 1.08" GPS with Built-In Bluetooth - Black
Customer Rating
5
Just what I was looking for
on June 19, 2025
Posted by: Milocat
For my use cases, this unit is perfect. It's better than my ACR PLB because I can text with the "rescuers". And it performs well enough standalone without a phone should my phone die. Tested with communicating with Apple and Android devices and it works. Battery life is good. NOTE: tell your contacts to watch for texts from numbers they are not familiar with.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
3
Inreach Messenger
on June 17, 2025
Posted by: Overcast
I sold my Messenger, seems like every time I went to use it I had to re-connect it to my phone. I replaced it with 67i
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
3
Battery life sucks
on June 16, 2025
Posted by: SIH1
I bought this for mission trips into Haiti.
The advertised battery life of 28 days was never, there.
My unit lost 15_20% per day. Because of the unrest I had to charge it every other day.,
The advertised battery life of 28 days was never, there.
My unit lost 15_20% per day. Because of the unrest I had to charge it every other day.,
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
No problems.
on June 13, 2025
Posted by: Away from.home guy
I purchased the inReach just before a Canada fishing trip where we're out of connectivity range.
The setup is straightforward. Once I dotted the I's and crossed the T's, the device worked perfectly. Evenings at fish camp I turned on the inReach and turned on the phone and the connections just sort of happened. In no time I was texting with my wife. Wait times were barely noticeable. Everything worked as described by Garmin.
The unit is easy to use and affordable. Five stars.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
4
Still getting used to it
on May 20, 2025
Posted by: P. Louis
It’s taking me some practice to learn the features like track back. My quick messages didn’t go through, but probably something I did wrong in setup. I like being able to see my route & milage on my URL.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
1
Could not send text
on May 13, 2025
Posted by: Foxx
I have the inReach Messenger and should've got the inReach Mini 2. I brought this about 5 months ago. I "tired" to used it for my thur-hike last week. Messages would go through and I couldn't get them. I watch the tutorials on how to use it and nothing. It is what it is! I will be trying to sale it soon.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
simple, functional, essentional
on May 7, 2025
Posted by: Jonathan K
I've used this so far on two cycling trips. each time it allowed me to stay in communication with my friends and family even when well outside of cell service, and knowing that I could get help if needed, even in the worst of circumstances, give me the confidence to stay out longer and be more adventurous.
I had no issues with phone connection so far, and the flexibility to turn my subscription on and off is great too.
Written by a customer while visiting ExpertVoice.com
Customer Rating
5
Great peace of mind
on April 28, 2025
Posted by: Ben F
Even with increasing apple satellite messaging abilities I think a dedicated messenger is great to have. Light and has a long battery life. I like that you can use it to charge other devices in a pinch. I understand why some are critical of this but the ability to charge a headlamp or phone when needed can be just as crucial as having an inreach and the battery life is long enough to do both. The cost of garmin plans have come down but is still a bummer
Written by a customer while visiting ExpertVoice.com