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The Garmin inReach Messenger Plus is a satellite communicator that sends text, photo and 30-second voice messages over the Iridium network when there is no cell coverage. It also triggers an interactive SOS to Garmin Response, a 24/7 coordination center, and pairs with the Garmin Messenger and Explore apps for group chats, trip planning and live location sharing. TracBack routing guides you back to your start point. It is built for hikers, paddlers, riders and remote travelers who want two-way contact and emergency backup beyond cell range. Against the original inReach Messenger, it adds photo and voice messaging; against the inReach Mini 2, it trades a smaller screen-free form for richer messaging and a longer-lasting battery. It needs an active inReach subscription to work.
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Lowest price we've seen: $367.99 on Nov 12 at SX Collective. Tracked across 16 stores since Nov 12.
Owners treat it as a reliable safety and check-in tool for trips beyond cell service, valuing the SOS button and long battery life. Many like the addition of photo and voice messages, though some find satellite sending slow and the subscription a recurring cost.
The Garmin inReach Messenger Plus is a compact satellite communicator. With an active inReach subscription, it sends and receives text, photo and voice messages beyond cellular range. Messages travel over the Iridium satellite network. The device switches to satellite automatically when there is no cell service or Wi-Fi connection.
Photo and voice messaging, group chats, emojis and reactions require pairing with the Garmin Messenger app on a compatible smartphone. Voice messages can be 30 seconds long. Text messages can be up to 1,600 characters when typed on the device. Check-in messages do not count toward the allotted text messages. The device can also share your GPS location through live tracking and send weather reports and forecasts for your destinations.
In an emergency, you can send an interactive SOS message with your GPS coordinates to Garmin Response, a 24/7-staffed coordination center. The built-in antenna acquires satellites automatically, so you do not need to point the device at the sky. TracBack routing guides you back along the way you came. The device is impact-resistant, rated IPX7 for water, and made to operate in extreme temperatures. It can also charge a phone from its own battery.
