Garmin Inreach® Messenger Handheld Satellite Communicator, Global Two-Way Messaging

Garmin inReach® Messenger Handheld Satellite Communicator, Global Two-Way Messaging

• Small, rugged, lightweight satellite communicator enables two-way text messaging even in areas with no cell coverage (Active satellite subscription required. Some jurisdictions regulate or prohibit the use of satellite communication devices)
• 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. (Active satellite subscription required. Some jurisdictions regulate or prohibit the use of satellite communication devices.)
• Group messaging via the Garmin Messenger smartphone app lets you share your adventures with multiple contacts simultaneously — and have group text chats with friends and family
• Check in with contacts directly by using preset messages that do not count toward your allotted text messages (Active satellite subscription required. Some jurisdictions regulate or prohibit the use of satellite communication devices)
• Share your GPS location (Active satellite subscription required. Some jurisdictions regulate or prohibit the use of satellite communication devices)
• Trigger an interactive SOS to the Garmin IERCC 24/7-staffed monitoring and coordination center for help in an emergency (Active satellite subscription required. Some jurisdictions regulate or prohibit the use of satellite communication devices)
• Optimize the way your message is sent through both cellular and satellite communication options (Active satellite subscription required. Some jurisdictions regulate or prohibit the use of satellite communication devices)

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Brand : Garmin
Category : Electronics,GPS, Finders & Accessories,Sports & Handheld GPS,Handheld GPS Units
Rating : 4.3
Price : US $295.19
Review Count : 24

Garmin inReach® Messenger Handheld Satellite Communicator, Global Two-Way Messaging

• Ok, this great - but before you get to the review, know this. Both the user and receiver of messages MUST try it all out and simulate the scenarios you want to test. For example. Put you your phone into airplane mode, turn bluetooth on, and try and send and receive messages. Anytime you test this device, make sure your phone is in airplane mode. The garmin messenger WILL use cell service your phone if it is available. This is great as it will save you charges from garmin. The testing is important as you will learn the noises it make when you send and receive messages. You will also learn how much coverage you need, and where the device needs to be to communicate with satellites. The last thing you need to work out is what message mean. For example, when I send a \"check in\" message, it means I have good cell service now. If I send a \"starting\" message after my first one of the day it means that I am taking a break. My second \"Stop of the day means I am going to sleep.OK the review. You do not need a phone to use it, but it is HIGHLY recommend. I only turn the device on and off, and start and stop tracking on the device. Everything else is done on my phone.You need a pretty good view of the sky to use, but some tree cover is acceptable. It works within in less than 10 seconds with a clear view. The people you want to communicate with will have choice. Garmin messenger OR email and text. Once a person registers with the garmin messenger app, text message will go there, rather than their phone.The battery life is good. I recommend less than 10 min ute tracking, as the battery lasts longer. I keep the device charged every night.The device can be used as a power source for a small amount of power in an emergency. I do not recommend that except in a very critical emergency.Lastly, I have never pressed the SOS button, but I did use it in a serious situation to help me get out safely. It works.
• Going to use this for tracking my thru hike of the AT.
• It is very difficult to set up. I have searched for u tubes and called for advice. I have it synced to the iPhoneand have paid a months connection fee and can\'t get the texting aspect to work. May be good for SOS but i don\'t trust itwish I could return it very expensive
• The Garmin InReach messenger worked flawlessly on a recent week long backpacking trip.Subscription is a bit pricey but very happy with this product.
• FIRST ONE THE BATTERY IS NOT HOLDING CHARGE. SO AMAZON SENT A REPLACEMENT , IT\'S DEFFECTIVE WILL NOT ACTIVATE. SO NOW THEY ARE SENDING ME A 3RD ONE IF THIS ONE DOESN\'T WORK I\'LL GET MY MONEY BACK AND LOOK FOR ANOTHER PRODUCT AS THIS IS IMPORTANT , ITS A NEED HERE IN MONTANA .
• I\'m going to be on a 9-day trip into the wilds of alaska here in a couple weeks. There will be zero cell service in bear country... some communication method is important.This is a very approachable price point for a gps & sat messenger. I knew that I would use my cell phone for communications/navigation, but I was surprised that I could also send messages to contacts with the messenger itself. With subscription, Garmin gives you both an SMS contact number (which can change depending on the region of the world you\'re in so it\'s not \"yours\" forever) and a garmin email address for folks to send messages to (between garmin inreach units for instance). I would note that perhaps the easiest way to address comms would be to send friends & family to your garmin tracking map, where you can enable incoming messages.I\'m a bit surprised/disappointed that there doesn\'t appear to be a way to route my normal cell phone SMS messages to the garmin - it\'s a separate communication line. I\'m still seeking a way to have my AT&T incoming SMS\'s be redirected, or if there\'s a way to have an auto-responder to SMS while I\'m out of cell service... If someone has any solutions here - maybe reply to my review!? (thanks in advance!)I\'d prefer that the garmin were a brighter color and it would be nice if it came with some kind of lanyard or clip so it wouldn\'t be so easy to lose in a bag. It\'s small enough to fit in a chest pocket, so that\'s a win. I put a keychain floatie attached to the lanyard mount point, so it should be good even if it takes a plunge into water. I forget what the waterproof rating is, but the build of the unit really seems like it\'ll stand up to rain or splashing (and maybe submersion, but I\'m not gonna test!)Service is required for the function, and in my case, I went with the non-subscription non-annual approach (~$35 I think), and then the unlimited plan for messages (~$65/mo). I\'ll keep it active for 30 days and then cancel it and let it sit on the shelf.Looking forward to keeping my family updated as to where I\'m wandering in the woods, and I\'m comforted by having an SOS button on the unit that will bring help to me in the case that something bad happens. I\'m unsure what costs will be borne by me or emergency services (I suspect I\'d be rescued by coast guard if the need were to arise) but regardless of cost, it\'s nice to know that \"living\" is an option if I get into a bad situation.

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