Garmin inReach Messenger

Garmin inReach MessengerHOME IS CLOSER THAN YOU THINK If youre venturing off the grid, this small, rugged SOS satellite communicator goes beyond the limits of cellular networks to keep friends and family in reach with two way text messaging. Features: Exchange text messages without cellular service. Pair with the Garmin Messenger smartphone app for group messaging and more. Trigger an interactive SOS message to Garmin Response?, a 24 7 staffed international coordination

HOME IS CLOSER THAN YOU THINK

If you’re venturing off the grid, this small, rugged SOS satellite communicator goes beyond the limits of cellular networks to keep friends and family in reach with two-way text messaging.

Features:

• Exchange text messages without cellular service.
• Pair with the Garmin Messenger™ smartphone app for group messaging and more.
• Trigger an interactive SOS message to Garmin Response?, a 24/7- staffed international coordination centre.
• Use the on-device display to confirm your message has been sent.
• Easily navigate back to your starting point with the TracBack® routing feature.
• Enjoy up to 28 days of battery life.

WHAT YOU'LL LOVE

Two-Way Messaging

• Easily exchange text messages with loved ones via satellite or cellular networks using the Garmin Messenger™ app on your smartphone.

Seamless Connection

• Optimized inReach® messaging switches between your smartphone's cellular connection and the global Iridium® satellite network when you move beyond cellular coverage.

Group Messaging

• Send group messages conveniently using your smartphone and the Garmin Messenger app.

Interactive SOS Alerts

• Trigger an interactive SOS message to the 24/7-staffed Garmin Response centre for assistance during emergencies.

Location Sharing

• Share your location anytime via your MapShare™ page or with GPS coordinates embedded in your messages.

On-Device Display

• Check sent messages, read responses, or send texts directly on the device’s display — even if your phone battery dies.

Stay Connected

• Check-in Messages: Send preset check-ins that don’t count against your text message limit.
• Sync Contacts: Easily access contacts through the Garmin Messenger app on your smartphone.
• Remote Control: Send texts or trigger SOS messages using select compatible Garmin products.

Navigate Confidently

• InReach Weather: Get destination-specific weather reports.
• TracBack® Routing: Navigate back to your starting point along the same route you took.

Built for the Backcountry

• Rugged Design: Tough, impact-resistant, and water-rated to IPX7 for durability in harsh conditions.
• Safety Charging: Use the device’s battery to recharge your phone in an emergency.
• Long Battery Life: Enjoy up to 28 days of battery life in 10- minute tracking mode.

Specifications:

• Lens Material: Chemically strengthened glass
• Dimensions: 3.1" x 2.5" x 0.9" (7.8 x 6.4 x 2.3 cm)
• Weight: 4 oz (113.9 g)
• Water Rating: IPX7
• Display:
• Type: Sunlight-readable, monochrome, transflective memory-in-pixel (MIP)
• Size: 1" x 0.43" (2.53 x 1.1 cm); 1.08" diagonal (2.74 cm)
• Resolution: 160 x 68 pixels
• Battery
• Type: Rechargeable internal lithium-ion
• Battery Life:
  • Up to 28 days: Message or location sent every 10 minutes with full sky view; up to 14 days with moderate tree cover.
  • Up to 6 days: Message or location sent every 2 minutes with full sky view; up to 3 days with moderate tree cover.
  • Up to 46 days: Message or location sent every 30 minutes with full sky view; up to 23 days with moderate tree cover.
  • Up to 1 year: When powered off.
• Interface: USB-C