Garmin inReach Messenger

The new inReach Messenger from Garmin assures that home will always be closer than you think. Providing global two-way messaging and interactive SOS, it keeps you connected with friends and family even when you’re out of cell coverage. Use the device to check in with contacts, read and reply to their responses with preset messages and even share your GPS location data. The Messenger will keep a line of communication open as a backup when flying in the more remote bush areas. More detailed texting and group messaging are easy when using the Garmin Messenger™ smartphone app. Or send/receive messages by using compatible Garmin handhelds, wearables, or other devices. Seamless switching between Wi-Fi® wireless networking and cellular/satellite networks gives you superior connectivity and cost-efficiency for all your communications. And the on-device display gives you the added confidence of knowing that your message has been sent. You’ll even see a response that help is on the way in case of an emergency. The communicator’s internal, rechargeable lithium battery gives up to 28 days of battery life in 10-minute tracking mode — and provides safe charging to help recover a depleted phone.

Features:
• Two-Way Messaging – A simple user interface through the Garmin Messenger app on your smartphone makes it easy to exchange text messages via satellite or cellular networks.
• Seamless Connection – Optimized inReach messaging uses a cellular connection of your smartphone when it’s available, then it seamlessly switches to a 100% global Iridium satellite network when you go beyond the available cellular coverage range.
• Group Messaging – With the Garmin Messenger app, your inReach connection supports group message threading and distribution.
• Interactive SOS Alerts – In case of an emergency, trigger an interactive SOS message to the Garmin IERCC.
• Location Sharing – Share your location anytime by using your MapShare page or with your GPS coordinates embedded in your messages.
• Flexible Satellite Airtime Plans – To access the global Iridium network and communicate with your inReach Messenger device, an active satellite subscription is required. You can opt for an annual package or a flexible month-to-month plan.
• Compact, Rugged Design – inReach Messenger is water-rated to IPX7 and measures 3.1 inches x 2.5 inches, and weighs only 4 ounces.
• Safety Charging – Need a backup option in case your compatible smartphone battery dies? Connect inReach Messenger to your phone for enough safety charge to send a custom text message from the inReach Messenger device via your phone’s touchscreen.
• On-Device Display – The inReach Messenger device’s high-end memory-in-pixel screen gives you the ability to confirm that messages have been sent, and you can additionally read responses right on your device.
• Other Garmin Devices – Remotely control your inReach Messenger device to send and receive text messages or trigger an interactive SOS using your compatible Garmin handhelds, marine equipment, aviation equipment, wearables, or other select smart devices.
• inReach Weather Forecast Service – Get detailed weather updates on inReach Messenger or your paired compatible device. You can even request forecasts for your current location, other waypoints, or destinations on your itinerary.
• TracBack Routing – The TracBack routing feature navigates you back to your starting point the same way you came, in case you get lost —  right on your device.