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
50
3 Stars
20
2 Stars
15
1 Star
10
Customer Reviews for Garmin - inReach Messenger 1.08" GPS with Built-In Bluetooth - Black
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
Customer Rating
2
Not friendly
on November 8, 2024
Posted by: Ed- Latitude Adjustment
Been trying to have friends check my course but it seems that only when I initiate it they get the message. Past inreach gave friends the ability at any time to check on me. Being able to talk to "support" has been impossible
Response from GarminBy Garmin, December 18, 2024
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
Works when nothing else does.
on October 25, 2024
Posted by: John.T
I bought this unit to help coordinate rescue of my parents from Western North Carolina after Hurricane Helene. I was able to send and receive text messages over satellite in areas where there was no remaining cellular or internet service. There were small delays in messaging due to satellite pass over times, but nothing excessive. Overall this is a great piece of tech and made my journey much easier.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, October 31, 2024
Thank you for your review.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Love it
on October 24, 2024
Posted by: Outdoors1
I bought this about a month ago because my family spends a lot of time hunting camping and hiking in the mountains of Idaho where there is no phone service and it works great. It gives me a good peace of mind knowing I can get ahold of them (my grown son has one also) or if needed get emergency services.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, October 31, 2024
Thank you for your review.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
4
on October 21, 2024
Posted by: Natalie T
Easy to use and keep stored in my hiking backpack for emergencies-I had some issues setting up the initial subscription, but after setup it has been easy to use!
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin