Garmin inReach Messenger SOS Satellite Communicator
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Product Information
The Garmin inReach Messenger SOS Satellite Communicator is a pocket-size two-way satellite messenger for divers, boaters and backcountry travelers who go beyond cell coverage, offering text messaging and interactive SOS over the 100% global Iridium satellite network with an IPX7 water rating and a rechargeable built-in lithium-ion battery. It is offered in two models: the inReach Messenger Plus (010-02887-00), which adds photo and voice messaging, and the base inReach Messenger (010-02672-00). An active inReach satellite subscription is required.
Who it is for
This is for the diver or boat crew heading offshore, the liveaboard traveler crossing remote coastline, and the hiker, kayaker or expedition driver who needs a confirmed message path when phones stop working. It suits anyone who wants an interactive SOS to Garmin Response, the 24/7-staffed international coordination center, plus live tracking so people at home can follow the trip. Core messaging and SOS work on the device itself, so it still functions if a paired phone battery dies.
Key details
- Plus model: two-way text messages up to 1,600 characters directly on the device.
- Plus model adds photo sharing and 30-second voice messages through the Garmin Messenger app.
- IEC 60529 IPX7 water rating: incidental exposure to water up to 1 m for 30 minutes.
- Plus model battery: up to 120 hours at a 2-minute send interval in low power messaging mode, up to 600 hours at a 10-minute interval, up to 1 year powered off.
- Operating temperature: -10° to 60°C (14° to 140°F) on the Plus, -20° to 60°C (-4° to 140°F) on the base model.
- USB-C interface, sunlight-readable monochrome MIP display, 160 x 68 pixels.
Compatibility and sizing
Both models pair with the Garmin Messenger smartphone app for group messaging, contact sync and check-in messages, and the Plus model also works with the Garmin Explore app for trip planning and tracking. Select compatible Garmin products can send messages or trigger SOS remotely. Choose "Photo and Voice Messaging: Yes" for the Messenger Plus (010-02887-00) or "No" for the inReach Messenger (010-02672-00).
DiveCatalog.com is an authorized Garmin dealer and a real dive shop in Irvine, California since 2003. Call 888-701-4017 or start a chat if you want help choosing between the two models or confirming app compatibility with your phone.
- Global satellite messaging Two-way text messaging and location sharing over the 100% global Iridium satellite network, no cell towers needed.
- Interactive SOS Sends an SOS with your GPS coordinates to Garmin Response, Garmin's 24/7-staffed international coordination center, with two-way dialogue during the emergency.
- Photo and voice messaging (Plus model) The inReach Messenger Plus (010-02887-00) exchanges photos and 30-second voice messages when paired with the Garmin Messenger app, and they can also be shared during an SOS.
- Long on-device messages (Plus model) Compose and read text messages of up to 1,600 characters directly on the unit.
- Works without your phone Core messaging and SOS run standalone on the device, with an on-device display to confirm sent messages and read replies.
- Garmin Messenger app Pairs with the app for group messaging, emoji and reactions, contact sync and check-in messages that do not count toward your allotted texts.
- Seamless connection Uses Wi-Fi or your phone's cellular connection when available, then switches to satellite once you are beyond coverage.
- Live tracking and TracBack (Plus model) Share your location and route, and navigate back the way you came.
- Safety charging (Plus model) Use the communicator's internal battery to charge a connected phone.
- IPX7 water rating Tested to IEC 60529 IPX7 for incidental exposure to water up to 1 m for 30 minutes.
- Long battery life Rechargeable built-in lithium-ion battery; Plus model lasts up to 600 hours at a 10-minute interval, 1 year powered off.
- Subscription based Requires an active inReach satellite subscription; some jurisdictions regulate or prohibit satellite communication devices, so check local law.
| Models available | inReach Messenger Plus (010-02887-00), inReach Messenger (010-02672-00) |
| Satellite network | Iridium (100% global coverage), active subscription required |
| On-device message length (Messenger Plus) | Up to 1,600 characters |
| Voice message length (Plus) | Up to 30 seconds |
| Water rating | IEC 60529 IPX7 (incidental exposure to water up to 1 m for 30 min) |
| Operating temperature (Messenger Plus) | -10° to 60°C (14° to 140°F) |
| Charging temperature (Messenger Plus) | 0° to 60°C (32° to 140°F) |
| Operating temperature (inReach Messenger) | -20° to 60°C (-4° to 140°F) |
| Charging temperature (inReach Messenger) | 0° to 45°C (32° to 113°F) |
| Battery type | Rechargeable, built-in lithium-ion |
| Battery life, send every 2 min (Plus) | Up to 120 hours low power messaging mode, up to 70 hours performance messaging mode |
| Battery life, send every 10 min (Plus) | Up to 600 hours low power messaging mode, up to 110 hours performance messaging mode |
| Battery life, media messages (Plus) | Up to 250 sent on a full charge |
| Battery life, powered off (Messenger Plus) | Up to 1 year |
| Wireless frequencies (Messenger Plus) | 2.4 GHz @ 3.18 dBm max; 1.6 GHz @ 39.7 dBm max |
| Wireless frequencies (inReach Messenger) | 2.4 GHz @ 5.4 dBm max; 1.6 GHz @ 35.9 dBm max |
| EU SAR (Messenger Plus) | 0.85 W/kg simultaneous |
| EU SAR (inReach Messenger) | 0.30 W/kg simultaneous, limb and body |
| 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 |
| 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) |
| Interface | USB-C |
⚠️ WARNING: This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. For more information, visit www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between the inReach Messenger and the inReach Messenger Plus?
The inReach Messenger Plus (010-02887-00) adds photo sharing and 30-second voice messages through the Garmin Messenger app, while the base inReach Messenger (010-02672-00) covers two-way text messaging, location sharing and interactive SOS. Both use the Iridium satellite network, both are IPX7 water rated and both use a rechargeable built-in lithium-ion battery. On this page, select "Photo and Voice Messaging: Yes" for the Plus model.
Is the inReach Messenger waterproof enough for diving?
No. Garmin rates both models to IEC 60529 IPX7, which covers incidental exposure to water up to 1 m for 30 minutes, so it handles rain, spray and accidental splashes on the boat but it is not a dive instrument and is not intended to be submerged on a dive. Keep it topside in a dry location and use it for surface communication and SOS.
Do I need a subscription to use it?
Yes. An active inReach satellite subscription is required for satellite messaging, location sharing and interactive SOS. Check-in messages sent through the Garmin Messenger app do not count toward your allotted text messages. Some jurisdictions regulate or prohibit the use of satellite communication devices, so it is your responsibility to know the laws where you plan to travel.
How long does the battery last, and can it charge my phone?
On the Messenger Plus, Garmin lists up to 120 hours in low power messaging mode when sending a text or location every 2 minutes, up to 600 hours at a 10-minute interval, up to 250 media messages per charge and up to 1 year powered off. The Plus also offers safety charging, so you can connect a phone and top it up from the device's internal battery. Charging is through USB-C.
Review summary
Reviewers agree this is a compact, sturdy satellite communicator that delivers real peace of mind, and most say messaging and map tracking work well once the unit is paired with a phone. Battery life holds up well in standby, though frequent tracking intervals drain it much faster. The on-device screen and button navigation draw the most criticism, so plan on using the app. Good for hikers, boaters and backcountry travelers who want simple two-way messaging and SOS without mapping features.
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