- Do I need a subscription to use it?
- Yes. Two-way messaging, SOS and tracking run on an active Garmin satellite plan, which is separate from the device.
- How is it different from the inReach Messenger?
- The Plus adds photo and voice message sending over satellite and a larger battery, while keeping the same Iridium messaging and SOS core.
- Can I use it without my phone?
- Yes. You can send preset and typed messages and trigger SOS from the device itself, though the phone app makes typing and maps easier.
- Does it work everywhere in the world?
- It uses the Iridium network, which covers the globe including polar regions, so it works far beyond cell coverage, though dense cover can slow sending.
- Is it a full GPS navigator?
- No. It offers basic navigation, waypoints and location sharing, but not the detailed topographic maps of a dedicated handheld GPS.
- What comes in the box?
- The communicator, a charging cable and documentation; you set it up with the Garmin Messenger app and an activated plan.
- Where is the Garmin 0100288700 inReach Messenger Plus Communication/SOS/Maps Satellite Coverage cheapest?
- At Black Basin, for $358.81, as of our latest check.
- Where can I buy the Garmin 0100288700 inReach Messenger Plus Communication/SOS/Maps Satellite Coverage?
- 2 stores we checked sell it, including Black Basin, AO Outdoors.