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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 pairs with the Garmin Messenger app for group chats and live location sharing, and its SOS button reaches Garmin Response, a staffed 24/7 coordination center. It is built for hikers, paddlers and overlanders who leave coverage, and it adds photo and voice messaging that the original inReach Messenger and most satellite messengers lack. The trade-off is the required active subscription and a higher price than the text-only Messenger.
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Lowest price we've seen: $399.99 on Nov 12 at Garmin. Tracked across 16 stores since Nov 12.
Owners treat it as a safety and peace-of-mind device and like that it sends photos and voice clips, not just texts. Most criticism centers on the subscription cost and on photo and voice features needing the paired phone.
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 global Iridium satellite network. The device switches to satellite automatically when there is no cell or Wi-Fi connection.
Photo and voice messages require pairing with the Garmin Messenger app on a compatible smartphone. The app also supports group messaging, emojis and reactions, contact syncing and live tracking. Voice messages can be up to 30 seconds. Text messages sent directly on the device can be up to 1,600 characters.
In an emergency, the device can send an interactive SOS message with your GPS coordinates to Garmin Response, a 24/7-staffed international coordination center. The built-in antenna acquires satellites automatically, so you don't need to point the device at the sky. The device is impact-resistant, water-rated to IPX7 and made to operate in extreme temperatures.
