Garmin inReach Messenger Satellite Communicator product image
Garmin inReach Messenger Satellite Communicator product image
Garmin inReach Messenger Satellite Communicator product image
Garmin inReach Messenger Satellite Communicator product image
Garmin inReach Messenger Satellite Communicator product image
Garmin inReach Messenger Satellite Communicator product image
Garmin inReach Messenger Satellite Communicator product image
Garmin inReach Messenger Satellite Communicator product image
Garmin inReach Messenger Satellite Communicator product image
Garmin inReach Messenger Satellite Communicator product image
Garmin inReach Messenger Satellite Communicator product image

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
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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

221 Reviews

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Easy To Use

I bought this as my first satellite communicator after getting tired of not being able to update my family on solo hikes/camping as a female. I tried it with my family before I went on my 4 day backpacking adventure (with 3 friends). Not knowing how these things worked, it was easy to figure out. The cool part was that I was still able to send/receive messages with my cell phone being OFF and it would still send them updates of my location tracking. Texting was not super easy on the device since it's just one long line of letters to scroll left or right on so it took some time. But, it isn't exactly meant to be used as a cell phone to consistently send messages back and forth. No complaints with it at all. It did take a little while to send messages sometimes depending on where I was (tree cover vs open sky). My friends and I all had communicators and we hiked our own hike, so we weren't always together. We kept each other informed of dangers on the trail or what to look out for. Since messages weren't sending quickly, a helpful hint to anyone using a satellite communicator would be to timestamp any message that is sent. The longest was a 8min delay, but again, open sky is key. One annoying thing was that it didn't come with a lanyard, clip, or anything to attach it to your pack and I didn't want to buy accessories. I ended up finding some thin cord to fish through the spot it's supposed to go and attached it to a twisty tie to keep on my pack. Overall, love the thing. Highly recommend.

Does What You Need It To

This product does the basics and is a great product for emergencies or just checking in with your contacts back home. A great feature is contacting inreach to inreach. That has proven extremely helpful. The only frustrating thing is the app can glitch sometimes but you don’t necessarily need your phone. You can load texts or type them out via the device (can be difficult).

Great Features, Terrible Set Up Instructions

Once I figured out how to set this gadget up it was easy to use and very dependable but good grief!! setup instructions are woefully insufficient I learned from a friend of mine that I could type in texts on my phone and they would go through my Inreach. Never was that mentioned in the instructions. Everyone says this is difficult to set up. It's not that difficult if they would just tell you how to do it

Great For Giving Family Peace Of Mind

Overall, I am very pleased with this product as it works just as it should. I use it when I am offshore fishing, and it serves the purpose of letting the family know that we are safe. Communications offshore are very hard to come by and there are not a lot of options. This works and is worth every penny!

Worked Great

I purchased this for a camping trip at a place that has little to no cell reception and no Wifi. It worked just as I hoped, for staying in contact with loved ones. I used it in conjunction with the phone app, because I have a visual impairment that makes looking at the tiny screen on the device kind of useless. The app worked great.

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