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Garmin inReach Messenger | Two-Way Satellite Communicator w/ SOS
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Garmin inReach Messenger: Reliable Two-Way Satellite Communication and Long Battery Life for Adventurers
- The Garmin inReach Messenger ensures you stay connected globally, with messaging capabilities that transition seamlessly from cellular to satellite networks.
- Compact and Rugged Design: Despite its small size of 3.1 inches x 2.5 inches and weight of 4 oz, the device is built to withstand impact and is water-rated to IPX7.
- Extended Battery Life: Enjoy up to 28 days of battery life in 10-minute tracking mode, so you can explore longer before needing a recharge.
- Interactive SOS Alerts: In emergencies, trigger an interactive SOS message to Garmin Response, a 24/7-staffed emergency response coordination center.
- Location Sharing: Share your real-time location through your MapShare™ page or embed GPS coordinates in your messages for added peace of mind.
- Group Messaging Features: The Garmin Messenger app supports group message threading, allowing you to communicate your adventures with multiple contacts simultaneously.
- Backup Power Source: In the event your smartphone battery dies, connect the inReach Messenger for enough safety charge to send a custom message.
- Weather Forecasts: Receive detailed weather updates and forecasts for your current location or any other destinations on your route.
- TracBack Routing: Easily navigate back to your starting point using the TracBack® routing feature, ensuring you never get lost on your adventures.
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What are some common accessories to add to Garmin inReach Messenger?
- Tactical Backpacks: Tactical backpacks offer ample storage and organization options. They can securely hold your Garmin inReach Messenger along with other essential gear, making them a valuable addition for outdoor adventures or tactical missions.
- Plate Carriers: Plate carriers provide extra protection and are compatible with various mounting options. They can securely hold and allow easy access to your Garmin inReach Messenger, making them practical for high-intensity activities.
- Flashlights: High-quality flashlights can be used in conjunction with your Garmin inReach Messenger to provide essential illumination in low-light conditions. These flashlights enhance visibility and safety, making them a useful accessory for nighttime activities.
- Tactical Helmets: These helmets often feature additional protection and are ideal for challenging environments where navigation and communication are crucial.
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IFAKs (Individual First Aid Kits): IFAKs are essential for anyone involved in outdoor or tactical activities. These kits contain medical supplies and equipment to treat injuries and emergencies. Carrying an IFAK alongside your Garmin inReach Messenger ensures you are prepared for any situation, providing peace of mind during your missions or adventures.
Garmin inReach Messenger Features and Specs
The Garmin inReach Messenger is a compact and rugged communication device designed to keep you connected during your adventures, whether you're within cellular range or in remote areas. It supports two-way messaging, group messaging, SOS alerts, and location sharing through the 100% global Iridium satellite network. The device offers seamless messaging by switching between cellular and satellite connections when required. The inReach Messenger also boasts a long-lasting battery, durable design, weather forecasting services, and TracBack routing to navigate back to your starting point.
inReach Messenger Key Features
- Two-Way Messaging: Exchange text messages via satellite or cellular networks.
- Group Messaging: Supports group message threading and distribution.
- Interactive SOS Alerts: Send SOS messages to Garmin Response, a 24/7 emergency response coordination center.
- Location Sharing: Share your location with MapShare page or embedded GPS coordinates.
- Flexible Satellite Airtime Plans: Choose between annual or month-to-month satellite subscription plans.
- Compact, Rugged Design: Durable, impact-resistant, and water-rated to IPX7.
- Safety Charging: Connect to the device for a safety charge to send custom text messages using your phone’s touchscreen.
- Extra-Long Battery Life: Up to 28 days of battery life in 10-minute tracking mode.
- Sync Your Contacts List: Easily sync with your smartphone’s contacts list.
- On-Device Display: Confirm and read messages directly on the device.
- Check-In Messages: Send check-in messages that don’t count toward your text message allotment.
- Garmin Device Compatibility: Remotely control the device with compatible Garmin devices.
- InReach Weather Forecast Service: Receive detailed weather updates and forecasts.
- TracBack Routing: Navigate back to your starting point.
inReach Messenger Specifications
- 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 oz (113.9 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 28 days (varies with tracking mode and location)
- Interface: USB-C
- Sensors: GPS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou, High-sensitivity receiver, GPS compass (while moving)
What's in the box of the Garmin inReach Messenger?
- (1) inReach Messenger
- (1) Type A to Type C USB cable
- (1) Documentation
Garmin inReach Messenger FAQs
How do I send a message using the Garmin inReach Messenger?
To send a message, ensure your Garmin Messenger app is installed and paired with your inReach Messenger device. Open the app, compose your message, select the recipient, and send. The message will use the available cellular network or switch to the Iridium® satellite network when out of cellular coverage.
What is the battery life of the Garmin inReach Messenger?
The internal, rechargeable lithium battery provides up to 28 days of battery life with a message or location sent every 10 minutes with a full sky view. Battery life varies based on the settings and environmental conditions—ranging from 3 days to up to a year when powered off.
Can I use the Garmin inReach Messenger in any weather conditions?
Yes, the inReach Messenger is built to be durable and water-rated to IPX7, meaning it can withstand incidental exposure to water of up to 1 meter for up to 30 minutes. It is designed to perform in tough outdoor conditions.
How do I trigger an interactive SOS with the Garmin inReach Messenger?
In an emergency, press and hold the designated SOS button on the device or use the Garmin Messenger app to trigger an interactive SOS. This will send a distress signal to Garmin ResponseSM, a 24/7-staffed emergency response coordination center, and initiate a two-way communication to confirm that help is on the way.
Do I need a subscription to use the Garmin texting service?
Yes, to communicate using the Iridium satellite network, an active satellite subscription is required. You can choose between annual plans or flexible month-to-month subscriptions to suit your needs.
Can I share my location with others using Garmin inReach Messenger?
Absolutely. You can share your location using your MapShare™ page or by embedding GPS coordinates in your messages. This helps keep your friends and family updated on your whereabouts.
How does the Garmin inReach Messenger handle group messaging?
The Garmin Messenger app enables group message threading and distribution, allowing you to communicate with multiple contacts simultaneously. This feature is perfect for sharing updates with a group and maintaining group text chats during your adventures.
Can Garmin inReach Messenger sync with my smartphone contacts?
Yes, the Garmin Messenger app can sync with your compatible smartphone’s contacts list, making it easier to send messages to your saved contacts directly from the app.
What should I do if my smartphone battery dies while using the Garmin in Reach Messenger device?
If your smartphone battery dies, you can connect the inReach Messenger to your phone for enough of a safety charge to send a custom text message through your phone’s touchscreen. This ensures you stay connected in emergency situations.
What are the available Garmin inReach Messenger plans?
Garmin offers a variety of satellite airtime plans to suit different usage needs for your inReach Messenger device. You can choose between annual plans or flexible month-to-month options. Both plan types provide access to important features such as two-way messaging, location tracking, and interactive SOS, allowing you to stay connected and safe during your adventures.
- We are a Small Business: We do the most we can to help with return costs, but we are not Amazon and cannot take hits or losses like Amazon.
- Lifetime Warranty: Atomic Defense will always stand behind our products. Our lifetime warranty covers any defects and ensures that you never need to worry about parts or the quality of your orders for the entire life of the product.
- Wrong Items: Atomic Defense takes pictures of orders before they are packaged and shipped. We pay for return, recertification and exchange shipping costs if we ever make a mistake on your orders.
- Rules for Returns: We may deduct refurbishing costs, plus materials and labor, of used products or modified products. This includes, but is not limited to; products with residue, smells, scratches, missing parts, debris, dents and damage. **We reserve the right to refuse returns.
- Packaging: Ensure returns are packaged safely with thick padding on all six sides. Failure to correctly package returns may damage products and will be deducted from Buyer's account.
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General Products:
- Must be within 30 days of package delivery.
- No need to purchase a shipping label! Atomic Defense will give you a pre-paid one.
Ballistic and Bulletproof Products:
- Most companies will not accept any returns on ballistic or bulletproof items. We offer recertification as a courtesy.
- Must be within 30 days of package delivery.
- No need to purchase a shipping label! Atomic Defense will give you a pre-paid one.
- A re-certification cost of 20% applies to returns of ballistic and bulletproof products.
- The 20% recertification covers the cost of ensuring the armor is safe. Usually starting with X-Raying the armor for cracks underneath the coating, inspection for damage, and water damage testing. Without this 20%, we would not be able to offer returns on armor.
- There is no way for us to know how or if it was used once shipped, and we have to consider them unsafe until retested, inspected and certified.
- Exchanges and non-ballistic products do not have a re-certification cost.
