Garmin inReach Messenger Plus SOS Satellite Communicator

SKU: GRMIMP MFR: 010-02887-00

Key Features

  • Stay connected with reliable satellite GPS, ensuring accurate location tracking wherever you roam.
  • Send and receive messages via SMS and email using this Garmin device, even without cell service.
  • Enjoy extended battery life for up to 120 hours in low power mode, perfect for long expeditions.
  • Navigate confidently with preloaded maps, searchable points of interest, and detailed hydrographic data.
  • Utilize the interactive SOS feature for emergency situations, providing peace of mind on any adventure.
  • Seamlessly switch between Wi-Fi, cellular, and satellite connectivity with the Garmin Messenger App.
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Garmin inReach Messenger Plus SOS Satellite Communicator Specifications

General

General

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  • Lens Material

    Chemically strengthened glass

  • Water Rating

    IPX7

  • Display Type

    Sunlight-readable, monochrome, transflective memory-in-pixel (MIP)

  • Display Size

    1 x 0.43", 1.08" Diagonal (2.53 x 1.1cm, 2.74cm Diagonal)

  • Display Resolution

    160 x 68 pixels

  • Battery Type

    Rechargeable internal lithium-ion

  • Battery Life

    Up to 120 hours with a text message or location sent every 2 minutes in low power messaging mode, up to 70 hours in performance messaging mode
    Up to 600 hours with a text message or location sent every 10 minutes in low power messaging mode, up to 110 hours in performance messaging mode
    Up to 250 Media Messages sent on a single battery charge.
    Up to 1 year when powered off.

  • Interface

    USB-C

Maps & Memory

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  • Automatic Routing

    Yes (via Garmin Explore App) ( (Turn By Turn Routing On Roads) For Outdoor Activities)

  • Satellite Imagery

    Yes (via Garmin Explore App)

  • Includes Detailed Hydrographic Features

    Yes (via Garmin Explore App) (Coastlines, Lake/River Shorelines, Wetlands And Perennial And Seasonal Streams)

  • Includes Searchable Points Of Interests

    Yes (via Garmin Explore App) (Parks, Campgrounds, Scenic Lookouts And Picnic Sites)

  • Displays

    Yes (via Garmin Explore App) (National, State And Local Parks, Forests, And Wilderness Areas)

  • Waypoints/Favorites/Locations

    Yes (via Garmin Explore App)

  • Courses

    Yes (via Garmin Explore App)

Sensors

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  • GPS

    Yes

  • Galileo

    Yes

  • QZSS

    Yes

  • Beidou

    Yes

  • Compass

    Yes

  • High-Sensitivity Receiver

    Yes

  • GPS Compass (While Moving)

    Yes

Daily Smart Features

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  • Compatible With Garmin Messenger App

    Yes

Safety and Tracking Features

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  • Livetrack

    Yes

Outdoor Recreation

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  • Point-To-Point Navigation

    Yes (via Garmin Explore App)

  • Tracback

    Yes

inReachFeatures

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  • Interactive Sos

    Yes

  • Inreach Weather

    Yes

  • Send And Receive

    Yes (Text Messages To Sms And Email)

  • Send And Receive

    Yes (Text Messages To Sms And Email)

  • Send And Receive Group Messages

    Yes

  • Send And Receive Photos

    Yes

  • Send And Receive Voice Messages

    Yes

  • Send And Receive 1,600 Character

    Yes (Messages)

  • Exchange Locations

    Yes (With Other Inreach Device)

  • Mapshare Compatible With Tracking

    Yes

  • Virtual Keyboard For Custom Messaging

    Yes

  • Inreach Remote Compatible

    Yes

Outdoor Applications

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  • Compatible With Garmin ExploreApp

    Yes

  • Garmin Explore Website Compatible

    Yes

  • Smart Switching Between Wi-Fi

    Yes (Cellular And Satellite With Garmin Messenger App)

Connections

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  • Connections Wireless Connectivity

    Bluetooth

Battery

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  • Battery Info

    Required, included

  • Battery Material

    Lithium-ion

  • Battery Type

    Non universal

  • Battery Quantity

    1

Physical

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  • Dimension

    3.1 x 2.5 x 0.9" ( 7.8 x 6.4 x 2.3cm)

  • Weight

    4.1 oz (117.2g)

  • UPC Code

    753759336448

About Garmin inReach Messenger Plus SOS Satellite Communicator

Say it. Show it. Share it.

Tell them you miss them. Show them the view. Share the experience. With an active inReach subscription, the trailblazing inReach Messenger Plus SOS satellite communicator lets you exchange text, photo and voice messages when your adventure takes you beyond cellular range. Plus, the durable design withstands extreme temperatures, and the battery lasts for weeks.


• Exchange Texts, Photos And Voice Messages Without Cell Service

• Pair With The Garmin Messenger Smartphone App For Group Messaging And More

• Trigger An Interactive SOS Message To Garmin Response, their 24/7-Staffed International Coordination Center

• Use The Garmin Explore Smartphone App To Plan Your Trip, Track Your Activity And More

• Easily Navigate Back To Where You Started With The Tracback Routing Feature

• Use The Garmin Messenger App To Share Your Gps Location Via Live Tracking


What You'll Love


Exchange Photos

Send a selfie or share the sunset, no cell service required. This requires pairing with the Garmin Messenger app on your compatible smartphone.


Exchange Voice Messages

Tell them you miss them with a 30-second voice message, no cell coverage needed. This requires pairing with the Garmin Messenger app on your compatible smartphone.


Two-Way Text Messaging

Exchange text messages with up to 1,600 characters directly on the device. Connect your compatible smartphone to the Garmin Messenger app, and exchange text messages, send emojis and reactions, or start a group chat.


Interactive SOS

Explore with peace of mind knowing you can send an interactive SOS message with your GPS coordinates to Garmin Response, a 24/7-staffed coordination center for help in an emergency. And, instead of relying on tower-based cellphone coverage, your messages are sent via the 100% global Iridium satellite network.


Show Them Your Route

Share your GPS location and your route anytime with live tracking. You can also embed your GPS coordinates with your text, photo or voice messages.


Garmin Explore App

Plan your trip, see your track on a map, save an activity, and view a course highlight showing how much farther to your destination when paired with the Garmin Explore app on your compatible smartphone.


Explore Connected


Communicate


Check-In Messages

Send simple check-in messages that do not count toward your allotted text messages.


Sync Your Contacts

Easily find your contacts with the Garmin Messenger app and your compatible smartphone.


Seamless Connection

Use Wi-Fi wireless technology or the cellular connection of your smartphone to send messages. Once you're beyond cell service or Wi-Fi connection, the device seamlessly switches to the satellite network.


Group Messaging

Use your smartphone and the Garmin Messenger app to send group messages.


Control Remotely

Send and receive text messages, or send an interactive SOS message remotely by connecting select compatible Garmin products.


On-Device Display

Use the screen to confirm that messages have been sent, send messages and read responses, even when your phone battery dies.


Gps Accuracy

The built-in antenna automatically acquires satellites to update your latitude and longitude positions; no need to point your device directly toward the sky to find satellites.


Built For The Backcountry


Rugged Design

Made to operate in extreme temperatures, the compact inReach Messenger Plus is tough, durable, impact-resistant and water-rated to IPX7.


Inreach Weather

Get weather reports. You can even request forecasts for your destinations.


Tracback Routing

Use this feature to navigate back to where you started the same way you came.


Safety Charging

Dead phone battery? Connect your phone to the device, and use the device's battery to charge it.


Battery That Lasts

The internal, rechargeable lithium battery gives you up to 25 days of battery life in 10-minute tracking mode.


Note: Battery life estimates are with full sky view and can be significantly impacted by obstructions or tree cover.

Garmin inReach Messenger Plus SOS Satellite Communicator Features

  • Two-way text messaging on the device with 1,600 characters per message
  • Send photos and voice messages via the Garmin Messenger app
  • Trigger interactive SOS messages to 24/7 Garmin Response center
  • Built-in GPS tracking and live location sharing with TracBack routing
  • Seamless switch between satellite and smartphone connectivity
  • Durable, impact-resistant, water-rated to IPX7 for extreme environments
  • 25-day battery life with rechargeable lithium battery in tracking mode
  • Use the device to charge your phone with the safety charging feature
  • Get weather forecasts for your current location and planned route
  • Pair with Garmin Messenger and Explore apps for expanded functionality

Key Features

  • Stay connected with reliable satellite GPS, ensuring accurate location tracking wherever you roam.
  • Send and receive messages via SMS and email using this Garmin device, even without cell service.
  • Enjoy extended battery life for up to 120 hours in low power mode, perfect for long expeditions.
  • Navigate confidently with preloaded maps, searchable points of interest, and detailed hydrographic data.
  • Utilize the interactive SOS feature for emergency situations, providing peace of mind on any adventure.
  • Seamlessly switch between Wi-Fi, cellular, and satellite connectivity with the Garmin Messenger App.

What's in the box:

  • inReach Messenger Plus SOS Satellite Communicator
  • USB-C Cable
  • User Manual