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Garmin inReach Messenger Satellite Communicator

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About This Item

With the inReach® Messenger satellite communicator, home is closer than you think (Active satellite subscription required. Some jurisdictions regulate or prohibit the use of satellite communication devices). Providing global two-way messaging and interactive SOS, it keeps you connected with friends and family even when you’re out of cell coverage.

TECHNOLOGY:

  • Small, rugged, lightweight satellite communicator enables two-way text messaging even in areas with no cell coverage
  • Send two-way messages globally; easily text back and forth directly with friends via the Garmin Messenger™ app, even when you’re out of cellular coverage
  • TracBack allows you to find your way back to a last known location
  • Pair with select smart devices and other Garmin handhelds, wearables, and marine equipment
  • Be Weather Aware with inReach® weather forecasts sent straight to the device

FEATURES:

  • Safety Charging via USB-C charging port, allows for charging to connect your messenger to your dead cell phone for a small charge
  • Internal, rechargeable lithium battery gives up to 28 days of battery life in 10-minute tracking mode
  • Check in with contacts directly by using preset messages that do not count toward your allotted text messages
  • Share your GPS location
  • Trigger an interactive SOS to the Garmin IERCC 24/7-staffed monitoring and coordination center for help in an emergency
  • Optimize the way your message is sent through both cellular and satellite communication options
  • Pair with select smart devices and other Garmin handhelds, wearables, and marine equipment
  • Active satellite subscription required to use all features. Some jurisdictions regulate or prohibit the use of satellite communication devices
  • 1 YR Consumer Limited Warranty
  • Web ID: 22GMNUNRCHMSSNGRXGPS
  • SKU: 24169743
Dimensions: 3.1”x2.5”x0.9”
Display Size: 1”x0.43”, 1.08” diagonal
Display Resolution: 160x68p
Display Type: sunlight-readable, monochrome, transflective memory-in-pixel (MIP)
Weight: 4 oz
Water Rating: IPX7
Compatability: Compatible with select Garmin® Devices
Satellite Subscription:sold separately
Country of Origin: Imported
Brand:Garmin

REVIEWS

4.3
100%
Recommended

243 Reviews

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Didn't Realize Phone Was Needed

I bought this for an AZ mountainous motorcycle trip. I use my phone, mounted on the bike, for navigation. There's a risk of going off a cliff and getting separated from my bike. I didn't realize that a link to my phone was necessary for emergency communications I've returned it and hoping that the inReach Mini is what I want. I gave 4 stars because - perhaps - this could have been made clear to me before my online purchase. Otherwise it likely is a wonderful device.

Does What It Should

I carry this on backcountry or offgrid situations and have not needed it for an emergency but have used it for text communications paired to my phone. Has worked every time, no issues. What else is there to say for a product like this? It works when it needs to.

Keeps You In Contact

Worked great for my western hunts, and back country snow boarding. Easy and quick for check in messages. Being able to type on your phone makes it nice to have actual conversations. I never go into the backcountry without it now.

Works Great And Has A Long Battery Life.

I actually purchased this a year ago to go on my trip through South America and also for flying my powered parachute for safety. Well it's been a year and I am finally using it. I charged it up and had it sitting around the house for about a month and the battery still had a ton of juice left in it. I started my trip and had it on while on the plane from Seattle to Medellin, Colombia and it tracked me all the way there which was awesome! Now that I am in town it has tracked all over where I have walked and taken the metro. It's awesome for family members to see where I am for mine and their security.

Good Performance

Good performance. Only criticism is that there's a bit of a delay in the messaging (~ 20min for a message to be sent or received), but perhaps that's to be expected with a satellite-based system. I don't know if others are better. Messaging via the phone app worked great from northern Ontario.

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