When you venture into the great unknown, stay connected and secure with the Garmin inReach Messenger. This versatile and reliable satellite communicator ensures you're never out of touch, no matter how remote your expedition. Whether you're hiking in the wilderness, sailing uncharted waters, or exploring off-the-grid destinations, the inReach Messenger empowers you to communicate, share your location, and request assistance when needed. The Garmin inReach Messenger is more than just a communication device; it's your lifeline to the wilderness. Engineered to empower outdoor enthusiasts with the tools they need to stay connected and safe, it's an essential addition to your gear for every outdoor adventure. Explore the world with confidence, and make every journey an unforgettable experience with the Garmin inReach Messenger by your side.
Features:
1. Compact and Rugged Design: The inReach Messenger is designed for the outdoors. Compact and rugged, it can withstand the toughest conditions, making it an ideal companion for every adventure.
2. Global Connectivity: With worldwide coverage via the Iridium satellite network, the inReach Messenger keeps you connected even in the most isolated locations. Send and receive messages, share your location, and access emergency services for ultimate peace of mind.
3. Two-Way Messaging: Stay in touch with loved ones and fellow adventurers using two-way messaging capabilities. Send and receive messages with ease, and provide real-time updates on your journey.
4. Interactive SOS: In emergencies, the inReach Messenger features an interactive SOS function. Trigger a distress signal, and Garmin's 24/7 global monitoring center will coordinate a rapid response, ensuring your safety in critical situations.
5. Weather Updates: Stay informed about changing weather conditions with the inReach Messenger. Receive detailed weather forecasts and updates to make informed decisions during your outdoor activities.
6. Offline Navigation: Pair the inReach Messenger with your smartphone and the Garmin Earthmate® app to access offline maps, navigate routes, and track your progress in areas without cellular coverage.
7. Long Battery Life: With an extended battery life, the inReach Messenger allows you to stay connected for extended adventures, ensuring you have reliable communication when you need it most.
8. Location Tracking: Share your journey in real-time with loved ones through location tracking. Let them follow your adventures online, giving them peace of mind and ensuring they know your whereabouts.
9. Lightweight and Durable: Designed to endure the demands of outdoor exploration, the inReach Messenger is both lightweight and robust, making it the perfect companion for backpackers, hikers, sailors, and adventurers of all kinds.
Specifications:
Physical & Performance
| Display Size | 1" x 0.43", 1.08" diagonal (2.53 x 1.1 cm 2.74 cm diagonal) |
| Battery type | Rechargeable internal lithium-ion |
| Display resolution | 160 x 68 pixels |
| GPS | Yes |
| Dimension | 3.1" x 2.5" x 0.9" ( 7.8 x 6.4 x 2.3 cm) |
| Interface | USB-C |
| Waterproof | IPX7 |
| Weight |
4 oz (113.9 g) |
| Display Type | sunlight-readable, monochrome, transflective memory-in-pixel (MIP) |
| Battery life |
Up to 28 days with a message or location sent every 10 minutes with full sky view; up to 14 days with moderate tree cover |
| High-sensitivity receiver | Yes |
Maps & Navigation
| Basemap | No |
| Ability to add maps | No |
Features
| Send route selection to MapShare during trip | No |
| QZSS | Yes |
| Smart switching between Wi-Fi, Cellular and Satellite with Garmin Messenger app | Yes |
| Send waypoints to MapShare during trip | No |
| inReach weather | Yes |
| Active Weather | No |
| Contacts | No |
| Rinex logging | No |
| inReach remote widget | No |
| Pairs with Garmin Connect™ Mobile | No |
| Touchscreen | No |
| LED beacon flashlight | No |
| inReach remote compatible | Yes |
| Sun and moon information | No |
| Virtual keyboard for custom messaging | Yes |
| MapShare compatible with tracking | Yes |
| IRNSS | No |
| Geocaching-friendly | No |
| Send and receive text messages to other inReach device | Yes |
| Automatic routing (turn by turn routing on roads) for motorized vehicles | No |
| Send and receive group messages | Yes |
| GLONASS | No |
| Send and receive text messages to SMS and email | Yes |
| Frequency band | No |
| Displays national, state and local parks, forests, and wilderness areas | No |
| Smart notifications on handheld | No |
| Connect IQ™ (downloadable watch faces, data fields, widgets and apps) | No |
| Custom maps compatible | No |
| Compatible with Earthmate | No |
| Dog tracking | No |
| Connections Wireless Connectivity |
BLUETOOTH®, ANT+® |
| LiveTrack | No |
| Exchange locations with other inReach device | Yes |
| Vibration alert | No |
| Point-to-point navigation | No |
| Picture viewer | No |
| Barometric altimeter | No |
| SBAS | No |
| Weather | No |
| XERO™ Locations | No |
| Interactive SOS | Yes |
| VOX (voice activation) | No |
| BeiDou | Yes |
| Ballistics solver | No |
| Automatic routing (turn by turn routing on roads) for outdoor activities | No |
| TracBack® | Yes |
| GPS compass (while moving) | Yes |
| Includes detailed hydrographic features (coastlines, lake/river shorelines, wetlands and perennial and seasonal streams) | No |
| Multi-band frequency support | No |
| Includes searchable points of interests (parks, campgrounds, scenic lookouts and picnic sites) | No |
| Fish forecast | No |
| Compass | No |
| Compatible with Garmin Explore™ app | No |
| Compatible with Garmin Messenger app | Yes |
| Galileo | Yes |
| Garmin Pilot™ app compatible | No |
| Garmin Explore website compatible | Yes |
| Area calculation | No |
| MIL-STD-810 | No |
| Location reporting (send and receive GPS positions) | No |
| VIRB® Remote | No |