Garmin inReach Messenger Satellite Communicator

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
  • Brand : Garmin
  • Country of Origin : Imported
  • 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

255 Reviews

Messaging Worked, Not Gps/location

Messaging worked fine with my iPhone but I could never get the location/GPS feature to show my wife my location along the trip route.

Works Perfectly!

Just used the inReach Messenger last weekend camping in a remote place in Colorado without cell service. The inReach worked perfectly connecting to family back home. Very portable and excellent battery life. Highly recommend the inReach for basic communication via my mobile device.

Unpaired Quickly From The App, Not Useful.

Unpaired as soon as I needed it. I bought it for my daughter who was going on an expedition and wanted to be able to see her location. But by the time she went in the device was unpaired and didn't do what I needed it to do.

Difficult To Use

Few usable directions on use. Difficult to use. Expensive monthly fee.... Great battery life. I DON'T recommend!

Great Service

I bought the Garmin GPS Inreach Messenger on June 12,2026 for my husband's 71st birthday. We live in Colorado and sometimes hike out of cell phone reach. He needed help getting the App on his phone set up, so he called the number given. Someone immediately answered in English, explained what to-do. Called him back after 5 minutes to ensure everything worked. We have not used yet but was extremely happy with service.

Good

This is a good tool to get help if you having nothing else. I use it in conjunction with my Garmin Fenix 8. My plan is to use it if I happen to get stranded on a hike or bike ride. The only thing that doesn't work well is the messenger app when tied to the watch. The watch does not recognize any of my contacts. But overall certainly works better than the Fenix 8 pro sattelite service.

Very Good Unit But User Interface Is Clunky.

I bought this to replace my SPOTX which died after many years of use. The SPOT is MUCH more user friendly. One webpage for all user interaction. Map, tracking, billing etc etc. While the Garmin actually seems to work better as it has a better say system, it is clunkier to get around in. SPOT assigns a unique number to you unit that is used for texting etc. Garmin does not. You have to go through a user portal for texting or respond within ten minutes of receiving a text. I have 2 apps installed om my phone and one on my wife's. also 3 apps on my desktop. It doesn't have to be this hard. It took me over a week to get everything figured out. Now that I am "on board" it works well.

Life Saving

I bought this for a few upcoming trips I have, hopefully I don’t have to use the SOS feature, but it’s very nice that I can message anyone i need anywhere in the world.

Easy Setup!

So far, so good. I set it up and got my monthly service. I went on a hike and was able to message my wife. She was impressed that it showed my exact location. I will take on my next trip. I have been putting off getting a satellite communicator. After seeing a rattlesnake on the trail on a hike last year and having no cell service, I knew it was time to get one.

Simple To Setup And Use.

I purchased 2 messengers for a remote trip to Canada to allow communication between two boats and loved ones back home. Each messenger had a separate account, and each had the unlimited plan. The app worked well via cell phone, and we did not to use the interface within the Garmin device since it was not necessary. It would be nice to allow/assign additional users versus primary/paired on the account so other members in the remote area within range of the Garmin device can send messages via their phones/messenger app. In our case we had two persons per boat so assigning one additional user to each account would improve flexibility. Great feature is the ability to cancel the monthly subscription when the device is not needed.

Emergency Communication Insurance

To be fair, I only bought this because we planned and executed a family trip in Big Bend National Park. I was traveling with my wife, kids and grandkids. I knew that there would be no cell service and didn't want to risk an accident or animal encounter without access to some kind of SOS communication. Fortunately, I never needed the SOS but was greatly relieved that I had access to it through my Garmin messenger's 24/7 response feature which included the ability to define our emergency should we have one.

Perfect For What I Needed

I love that I can use the garmin to charge my phone, simple satellite communicator.

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.

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