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
3
What I learned in the field
on January 21, 2025
Posted by: David1525
I purchased this for emergency situations while hunting in the mountains of Nevada. I like the ability to text my wife but I found the text option on my phone doesn’t work without cell phone coverage so I need to use my glasses to use the device at 66 years old. I have not been able to pair the messenger to my Garmin gps map unit that is only three years old.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, January 31, 2025
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.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Impressed so far
on January 16, 2025
Posted by: wasatch22
Bought this a month ago and have used it 3-4 times. Has worked perfectly even in a pretty intense storm. Was able to contact my wife and let her know where I was and I was okay without delay.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, January 17, 2025
Thank you for your review.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Amazing battery
on January 14, 2025
Posted by: AV8Rsailor
It does exactly what it says it does. The battery lasts for weeks while tracking. It's a shame it doesn't integrate with the Earthmate app, which I like more than the Messenger app, but it gets the job done.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, January 17, 2025
Thank you for your review.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Perfect for when you're beyond cell service.
on December 11, 2024
Posted by: R B
Excellent for peace of mind when you don't have cell service. I can text and even send pics from the backwoods. Let's my wife know I can be reached any time. Awesome battery life.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
on December 5, 2024
Posted by: Clay C
The messenger is very lightweight, compact, and easy to use. I tested it in very remote areas and I enjoyed being able to use my phone to make sending messages easier than doing it on the device like other models have. Great device if you don't need a navigation system build into your device.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
on November 29, 2024
Posted by: Dakota S
I use this as a way to get in touch with coworkers and family when out on work assignments. It is a great little device to get in touch with folks when you're out of cell service and need to shoot a message out.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
on November 20, 2024
Posted by: Anonymous
The Garmin inreach just flat out works. From high alpine MTB rides, deep canyon hikes, backcountry fly fishing trips and multiple way the heck out there hunting trips there has not been a single issue with the messenger. Intuitive app that is easy for both users and a pretty dang simple set up process I will continue to grab the messenger for each trip.
Highly recommend and will look at the newest version as it allows for increased data sharing (longer texts and photos)
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Compact, easy to use, reliable
on November 18, 2024
Posted by: Gustavo Yuki M
Had a great time using this while hiking the Canadian Rockies.
felt rugged, always had good coverage and never had an issue.
Very easy to carry and use with the messenger app, plus being able to charge my phone in a pinch was also a very nice touch.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin