Garmin inReach Messenger Plus
SAY IT. SHOW IT. SHARE IT.
Tell them you miss them. Show them the view. Share the experience. With an active inReach subscription, the trailblazing inReach Messenger Plus SOS satellite communicator lets you exchange text, photo and voice messages when your adventure takes you beyond cellular range. Plus, the durable design withstands extreme temperatures, and the battery lasts for weeks.
Details
- Item #GRMF07W
- Digital Compass
- yes
- Technical Features
- see size chart for full list of features
- Battery Type
- lithium-ion, rechargeable
- Battery Life
- [maximum] 600hr
- Dimensions
- 3.1 x 2.5 x 0.9in
- Submersible
- no, IPX7 water resistant
- Face Size
- 1 x 0.43in, [diagonal] 1.08in
- Claimed Weight
- 4.1oz
- Activity
- travel, backpacking, weekend camping
- Manufacturer Warranty
- limited 1 year
Reviews
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Overall Rating
4.5 based on 12 ratings
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageOctober 1, 2025
Love it!
I used this for a couple of weeks in the mountains of AZ and CO. In CO my friend's Zoleo wasn't working but my inReach worked great. And I love the option to send my location with my message so my other buddy could easily find us. I chose the Messenger Plus so I could send pictures and it worked flawlessly!
Originally reviewed on Garmin
September 23, 2025
Reliable
Used on a camping/fishing trip to the Boundary waters of Minnesota. My wife loved being able to communicate with me and track my every movement as we traversed the wilderness. She’s excited for me to have it for hunting trips near home where service can be unreliable at times. I have already recommended it to friends who are planning on getting one for themselves as well.
Originally reviewed on Garmin
September 21, 2025
Saved me
I bought this when I got my motorcycle and it was a good thing that I did. I went on a fire road and went over the side and thankfully I wasn’t injured. However, I was 8 miles from the nearest road and without cellular service. The in which messenger did what it was supposed to do and contacted search and rescue.
Originally reviewed on Garmin
September 19, 2025
Works very well
Bought his to upgrade my communication during my annual September canoe trip in Algonquin Park. The phone interface worked perfectly as did connection with the satellite. Simple texts went quickly and smoothly as did replies. Sending photos to multiple people took considerable time. One evening it took almost 2 and a half hours to send 8 texts with 6 photos.
Originally reviewed on Garmin
September 11, 2025
Great addition to kit!
Upgraded my satellite communicator from a SPOT to this and have been impressed with its functionality and reliability. Battery life has been great. It is awesome being able to send pictures from the backcountry. The subscription price is reasonable. Highly recommend to anyone that enjoys spending time in remote areas and wants to stay in touch with friends and family.
Originally reviewed on ExpertVoice.com
August 12, 2025
Sturdy reliable but needs clearer SUPPORT material
Used to summit Mt Williamson from Shepherds Pass. Sent daily check-in messages with GPS position to family under Premium plan & got location and local weather. On/OFF switch is hard to press when conserving battery. Runs down to 66% power after 24 hrs. Unfortunately could not pull ROUTE into Explore app
Originally reviewed on Garmin
July 23, 2025
It works
I bought for when I'm not in cell service, which is quite a lot. I mainly use it for the just in case. I tried the the picture messenger and they are very clear. I wish that it was easier to let other family members use it other than that it works great and sends quick enough.
Originally reviewed on Garmin
July 5, 2025
Well made
Have not used yet, but it seems durable, straightforward to navigate and I like the size of it. I wish there were better case options to connect it to your pack or chest rig, the corner lanyard loop is tiny and only fits very small diameter cordage.
Originally reviewed on Garmin
June 30, 2025
Device works as expected, account mgmt rough
I purchased the InReach Messenger Plus for a family member. In the first few weeks it has been used to communicate (mostly the basic "I'm OK" check-in) from trails and lakes out of cell range, which was the purpose. The ability to send voice and photo messages will get more use with time. The difficulty is not the device, but the account administration. The website options are limited and it doesn't appear that I can assign the device to the actual user without over-writing my own name as the account owner. So messages come from "me" (my name) when it's actually my family member. I had intended to get another device for others, but I'm not sure how that would work when they are all assigned to my name. I'm the one paying the bills, so I don't want to change the name on the account to reflect the user anywhere except as the device messaging name. More account management functionality would be greatly appreciated.
Originally reviewed on Garmin
January 9, 2025
Bad product
I received this product and it will not activate. And have been unable to find any phone numbers or things to get help
Originally reviewed on Garmin
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