Garmin inReach Messenger Plus

Stay Connected Anywhere with the inReach® Messenger Plus SOS Satellite Communicator

When you're off the grid, the inReach® Messenger Plus SOS has your back. This compact satellite communicator lets you stay in touch with friends and family, even when you're miles away from cell service. With an active subscription, you can send two-way text messages, photos, and even voice recordings. Just connect it to your smartphone, and you're good to go. Some places have rules about satellite devices, so check your local laws.

Key Features:

• Two-Way Messaging Anywhere: Stay connected with text, photos, and voice messages when you’re beyond cell coverage (subscription required).

• Smartphone Connectivity: Use the Garmin Messenger™ app on your phone to send messages up to 1,600 characters, share photos, or record 30-second voice messages to your group.

• SOS Capability: In an emergency, trigger an interactive SOS to Garmin Response℠, a 24/7 global coordination center. Get help when you need it most.

• Preset and Custom Messages: Quickly check in with preset messages that don’t use your monthly text count, or write custom ones when you have more to say.

• Seamless Connectivity: It switches between your phone’s Wi-Fi® or cell signal and satellite when you're out of range, so you never lose touch (subscription required).

• Device Pairing: Control the inReach® from your Garmin watch or handheld device. Send texts, share your location, or trigger an SOS, right from your wrist.

• Navigation & Trip Planning: Pair with the Garmin Explore™ app to plan trips, record activities, and see how far you’ve got left to go.

• TracBack® Feature: Get back to where you started using TracBack® navigation if you get turned around.

• Live Tracking: Share your GPS location with friends and family in real-time and review your activity through the Garmin Explore™ app.

• Long Battery Life: The internal lithium battery lasts up to 25 days in 10-minute tracking mode. It can even give your phone a quick charge if needed.

• Rugged and Adventure-Ready: Built tough with an IPX7 water rating, this device is made for the outdoors.

• Flexible Subscription Plans: Choose from various inReach® plans to fit your needs (check your local laws about satellite device usage).

With the inReach® Messenger Plus SOS, you're never out of reach, even in the wildest places. Stay connected and explore with confidence.

Specs

• Lens Material: Chemically strengthened glass
• Dimensions: 3.1" x 2.5" x 0.9" (7.8 x 6.4 x 2.3 cm)
• Weight: 4.1 oz (117.2 g)
• 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 1.1 cm, 2.74 cm diagonal)
• Display Resolution: 160 x 68 pixels
• Battery Type: Rechargeable internal lithium-ion
• Battery Life:
  • Up to 120 hours with a message/location sent every 2 minutes in low power mode
  • Up to 70 hours in performance messaging mode
  • Up to 600 hours with a message/location sent every 10 minutes in low power mode
  • Up to 110 hours in performance messaging mode
  • Up to 250 media messages on a single charge
  • Up to 1 year when powered off
  • Note: Battery life varies with sky view and environmental factors (e.g., obstructions, tree cover)
• Interface: USB-C