Garmin inReach Messenger Plus

R11,999.00

Stay connected anywhere with the all-new inReach® Messenger Plus — the ultimate SOS satellite communicator. Combining rugged durability with advanced photo and voice messaging, it ensures reliable communication, safety, and peace of mind wherever your adventures lead, from remote trails to the world’s most extreme destinations.

Product Description

SAY IT. SHOW IT. SHARE IT – with the Garmin in Reach Messenger Plus!

Tell them you miss them, show them the view, and share every unforgettable moment. With an active inReach® subscription, the trailblazing inReach® Messenger Plus SOS satellite communicator lets you easily send text, photo, and voice messages beyond cellular range. Moreover, its rugged design withstands extreme conditions, while the long-lasting battery keeps you connected for weeks.

FEATURES:

  • Stay connected anywhere — exchange texts, photos, and voice messages even without mobile service.
  • Enhance communication — pair with the Garmin Messenger™ app to enjoy group messaging and extra features.
  • Stay safe with the Garmin inReach Messenger Plus — trigger an interactive SOS to Garmin Response™, a 24/7 international coordination center.
  • Plan and explore seamlessly — use the Garmin Explore™ app to map routes, track activities, and access navigation tools.
  • Find your way back effortlessly — rely on the TracBack® routing feature to return to your starting point.
  • Share your journey in real time — use the Garmin Explore™ app to broadcast your GPS location with live tracking.

NOTE: The Garmin inReach Messenger is usually delivered within 7 to 10 working days.

2 Year Warranty.

Please Note: For latest product details refer to garmin.com.  Note that Garmin products are only for sale in South Africa. For warranty and returns see our Cancellation and Returns Policy.


EXCHANGE PHOTOS

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

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 international coordination centre for help in an emergency. And, instead of relying on tower-based mobile phone coverage, your messages are sent via the 100% global iridium satellite network.

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.

SHOW THEM YOUR ROUTE

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

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, or start a group chat.

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.


COMMUNICATE

  • Send effortless check-ins — share simple preset messages that don’t count toward your text allowance.
  • Sync contacts instantly — access your smartphone’s contact list through the Garmin Messenger™ app for quick communication.
  • Stay connected seamlessly — send messages via Wi-Fi® or your phone’s cellular network, and when you lose signal, the device automatically switches to satellite.
  • Chat with groups easily — use the Garmin Messenger™ app on your smartphone to send group messages and stay connected with your team.
  • Control communication remotely — send or receive texts and trigger an interactive SOS using select compatible Garmin devices.
  • View messages on the device — check sent messages, read replies, and keep communicating even when your phone battery runs out.
  • Trust precise GPS tracking — the built-in antenna automatically connects to satellites to update your position without needing to face the sky.

BUILT FOR THE BACK COUNTRY

  • Rely on rugged durability — built to handle extreme temperatures, the compact inReach® Messenger Plus is tough, impact-resistant, and water-rated to IPX7.
  • Stay informed anywhere — access inReach Weather reports and request forecasts for your planned destinations.¹
  • Find your way back easily — use the TracBack® routing feature to retrace your path to your starting point.
  • Charge safely on the go — power up your phone by connecting it to the device’s battery when your phone runs out.
  • Adventure longer — enjoy up to 25 days of battery life in 10-minute tracking mode with the powerful internal lithium battery.

GENERAL
Physical Dimensions: 7.8 x 6.4 x 2.3 cm ( 3.1″ x 2.5″ x 0.9″)
Display Size: 2.53 x 1.1 cm 2.74 cm diagonal (1″ x 0.43″, 1.08″ diagonal)
Display Resolution: 160 x 68 pixels
Display Type: Sunlight-readable, monochrome, transflective memory-in-pixel (MIP)
Weight: 117.2 g
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
Note – Battery life estimates are with full sky view and can be significantly impacted by obstructions or tree cover.
Interface: USB-C

MAPS & MEMORY:

Automatic routing (turn by turn routing on roads) for outdoor activities: yes (via Garmin Explore App)
Satellite Imagery: yes (via Garmin Explore App)
Includes detailed hydrographic features (coastlines, lake/river shorelines, wetlands and perennial and seasonal streams): yes (via Garmin Explore App)
Includes searchable points of interests (parks, campgrounds, scenic lookouts and picnic sites): yes (via Garmin Explore App)
Displays national, state and local parks, forests, and wilderness areas: yes (via Garmin Explore App)
Waypoints/favourites/locations: yes (via Garmin Explore App)
Courses: yes (via Garmin Explore App)

SENSORS:
High-Sensitivity Receiver: Yes
GPS: Yes
GALILEO: Yes
QZSS: Yes
BEIDOU: Yes
COMPASS: Yes
COMPASS (WHILE MOVING): Yes

DAILY SMART FEATURES:
Compatible with Garmin Messenger app: Yes

SAFETY & TRACKING FEATURES:
LiveTrack: Yes

OUTDOOR RECREATION:
Point-to-point navigation: Yes (via Garmin Explore App)
TRACBACK®: Yes

inReach® FEATURES:
Interactive SOS: 
Yes
inReach Weather: Yes
Send & Receive Text Messages to SMS and Email: 
Yes
Send & Receive Text Messages to other InReach Device:
Yes
Send & Receive group messages: Yes
Send and receive photos: Yes
Send and receive voice messages: Yes
Send and receive 1,600 character messages: Yes
Exchange Locations with other InReach Device: 
Yes
MapShare Compatible with Tracking: 
Yes
Virtual Keyboard for Custom Messaging: 
Yes
InReach Remote Compatible: Yes

OUTDOOR APPLICATIONS:

Compatible with Garmin Explore™ app: Yes
GARMIN EXPLORE WEBSITE COMPATIBLE: Yes
SMART SWITCHING BETWEEN WI-FI, MOBILE AND SATELLITE WITH GARMIN MESSENGER APP: Yes

CONNECTIONS:
CONNECTIONS WIRELESS CONNECTIVITY: Bluetooth®

  • inReach Messenger Plus
  • USB cable
  • Documentation

 

Other: (Not Included)

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See Garmins website here for compatible devices.

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