inReach® Messenger (satellite communicator)
inReach® Messenger (satellite communicator) is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
inReach® Messenger (satellite communicator) is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
PRODUCT DETAILS
All about inReach® Messenger (satellite communicator)
Stay connected – even without cell service.
The Garmin inReach Messenger satellite communicator is your reliable companion when you’re venturing into remote areas. Thanks to global coverage via the Iridium® satellite network, you can stay in touch at all times – via text, group messages, or interactive SOS.
Key Features at a Glance
- Two-way communication: Send and receive text messages globally – even without cell service
- Seamless connection: Automatic switching between smartphone cellular data and the Iridium® satellite network
- Group messaging: Easily stay in touch with multiple people via the Garmin Messenger™ app
- 24/7 SOS: In an emergency, send an interactive SOS message to the Garmin Response℠ coordination center (available 24/7)
- Location sharing: Share your position via MapShare™ or send GPS coordinates directly to your contacts
- TracBack® routing: Find your way back to your starting point safely
- Device display: Read, confirm, or send messages directly on the device – even if your smartphone battery is dead
- Battery life: Up to 28 days in 10-minute tracking mode
Expanded Capabilities
- Check-in messages: Quick status updates that do not count toward your SMS allotment
- Weather forecasts: Receive accurate Garmin weather data for your current location and planned waypoints
- Smartly paired: Sync contacts and control messages via compatible Garmin handheld devices and smartwatches
Flexible Subscriptions – Simple Activation
To utilize the full range of features, various subscription plans are available:
- Choose and activate your subscription conveniently via the Garmin Messenger™ app or the Earthmate® app.
- For Tread® navigators, the subscription is activated on the Garmin Explore™ website.
All available subscription plans and further information can be found at www.garmin.com
In the Box
- inReach® Messenger
- USB Type-C to Type-C cable
- Documentation
| General | |
| Lens material | Chemically strengthened glass |
| Dimensions | 3.1" x 2.5" x 0.9" (7.8 x 6.4 x 2.3 cm) |
| Weight | 113.9 g |
| Water rating | IPX7 |
| Display type | Sunlight-readable, monochrome, transflective memory-in-pixel (MIP) |
| Display size | 1" x 0.43" (2.53 x 1.1 cm), 1.08" diagonal (2.74 cm) |
| Display resolution | 160 x 68 pixels |
| Battery | Rechargeable internal lithium-ion |
| Battery life | Up to 28 days with 10-minute tracking/messaging with full sky view; up to 14 days with moderate tree cover |
| Up to 6 days with 2-minute tracking/messaging with full sky view; up to 3 days with moderate tree cover | |
| Up to 46 days with 30-minute tracking/messaging with full sky view; up to 23 days with moderate tree cover | |
| Up to 1 year when powered off | |
| Interface | USB-C |
| Sensors | |
| GPS | ✓ |
| Galileo | ✓ |
| QZSS | ✓ |
| BeiDou | ✓ |
| High-sensitivity GPS | ✓ |
| GPS compass (while moving) | ✓ |
| Daily Smart Features | |
| Compatible with Garmin Messenger app | ✓ |
| Outdoor Recreation Features | |
| TracBack® | ✓ |
| inReach® Features | |
| Interactive SOS | ✓ |
| Weather (excluding inReach weather) | ✓ |
| Messaging (send and receive) via SMS and email | ✓ |
| Messaging (send and receive) via other inReach device | ✓ |
| Send and receive group messages | ✓ |
| Location sharing with other inReach device | ✓ |
| Compatible with MapShare with tracking | ✓ |
| Virtual keyboard for custom messaging | ✓ |
| inReach® compatibility | ✓ |
| Outdoor Applications | |
| Compatible with Garmin Explore™ app | ✓ |
| Smart switching between Wi-Fi, cellular, and satellite with Garmin Messenger app | ✓ |
| Connectivity | |
| Wireless connectivity | Bluetooth®, ANT+® |
Shipped from our Swiss warehouse. Free shipping on orders over CHF 100.-
The delivery estimate above updates with the selected variant and quantity. Orders ship complete.
Delivery & shipping costs →30-day return policy.
Description
Stay connected – even without cell service.
The Garmin inReach Messenger satellite communicator is your reliable companion when you’re venturing into remote areas. Thanks to global coverage via the Iridium® satellite network, you can stay in touch at all times – via text, group messages, or interactive SOS.
Key Features at a Glance
- Two-way communication: Send and receive text messages globally – even without cell service
- Seamless connection: Automatic switching between smartphone cellular data and the Iridium® satellite network
- Group messaging: Easily stay in touch with multiple people via the Garmin Messenger™ app
- 24/7 SOS: In an emergency, send an interactive SOS message to the Garmin Response℠ coordination center (available 24/7)
- Location sharing: Share your position via MapShare™ or send GPS coordinates directly to your contacts
- TracBack® routing: Find your way back to your starting point safely
- Device display: Read, confirm, or send messages directly on the device – even if your smartphone battery is dead
- Battery life: Up to 28 days in 10-minute tracking mode
Expanded Capabilities
- Check-in messages: Quick status updates that do not count toward your SMS allotment
- Weather forecasts: Receive accurate Garmin weather data for your current location and planned waypoints
- Smartly paired: Sync contacts and control messages via compatible Garmin handheld devices and smartwatches
Flexible Subscriptions – Simple Activation
To utilize the full range of features, various subscription plans are available:
- Choose and activate your subscription conveniently via the Garmin Messenger™ app or the Earthmate® app.
- For Tread® navigators, the subscription is activated on the Garmin Explore™ website.
All available subscription plans and further information can be found at www.garmin.com
In the Box
- inReach® Messenger
- USB Type-C to Type-C cable
- Documentation
| General | |
| Lens material | Chemically strengthened glass |
| Dimensions | 3.1" x 2.5" x 0.9" (7.8 x 6.4 x 2.3 cm) |
| Weight | 113.9 g |
| Water rating | IPX7 |
| Display type | Sunlight-readable, monochrome, transflective memory-in-pixel (MIP) |
| Display size | 1" x 0.43" (2.53 x 1.1 cm), 1.08" diagonal (2.74 cm) |
| Display resolution | 160 x 68 pixels |
| Battery | Rechargeable internal lithium-ion |
| Battery life | Up to 28 days with 10-minute tracking/messaging with full sky view; up to 14 days with moderate tree cover |
| Up to 6 days with 2-minute tracking/messaging with full sky view; up to 3 days with moderate tree cover | |
| Up to 46 days with 30-minute tracking/messaging with full sky view; up to 23 days with moderate tree cover | |
| Up to 1 year when powered off | |
| Interface | USB-C |
| Sensors | |
| GPS | ✓ |
| Galileo | ✓ |
| QZSS | ✓ |
| BeiDou | ✓ |
| High-sensitivity GPS | ✓ |
| GPS compass (while moving) | ✓ |
| Daily Smart Features | |
| Compatible with Garmin Messenger app | ✓ |
| Outdoor Recreation Features | |
| TracBack® | ✓ |
| inReach® Features | |
| Interactive SOS | ✓ |
| Weather (excluding inReach weather) | ✓ |
| Messaging (send and receive) via SMS and email | ✓ |
| Messaging (send and receive) via other inReach device | ✓ |
| Send and receive group messages | ✓ |
| Location sharing with other inReach device | ✓ |
| Compatible with MapShare with tracking | ✓ |
| Virtual keyboard for custom messaging | ✓ |
| inReach® compatibility | ✓ |
| Outdoor Applications | |
| Compatible with Garmin Explore™ app | ✓ |
| Smart switching between Wi-Fi, cellular, and satellite with Garmin Messenger app | ✓ |
| Connectivity | |
| Wireless connectivity | Bluetooth®, ANT+® |
Delivery & returns
Shipped from our Swiss warehouse. Free shipping on orders over CHF 100.-
The delivery estimate above updates with the selected variant and quantity. Orders ship complete.
Delivery & shipping costs →30-day return policy.























