Garmin inReach Messenger

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HOME IS CLOSER THAN YOU THINK

If you’re venturing off the grid, this small, rugged satellite communicator1 goes beyond the limits of cellular networks to keep friends and family in reach with global two-way text messaging.

 

You can still connect to the ones who matter, even when there’s no cellphone coverage.

 

Pair your inReach device with the Garmin Messenger™ app on your compatible smartphone to text via satellite or cellular networks.

 

Need emergency assistance? Send an interactive SOS to our coordination center.

 

When you need to be sure, the on-device display confirms that your message has been sent.

 

Use preset messages to easily check in with contacts as you travel.

 

Stay on your adventures longer with up to 28 days of battery life between recharges.

Stay in touch with global messaging.

TWO-WAY MESSAGING

A simple user interface through the Garmin Messenger app on your smartphone makes it easy to exchange text messages with loved ones 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 available cellular coverage range.

GROUP MESSAGING

With the Garmin Messenger app, your inReach connection supports group message threading and distribution. So, you can share your adventures with multiple contacts simultaneously — and have group text chats with friends and family.

INTERACTIVE SOS ALERTS

In case of emergency, trigger an interactive SOS message to the Garmin IERCC, a 24/7-staffed emergency response coordination center.

LOCATION SHARING

Share your location with loved ones back home 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

Don’t let the 4″ x 2″ size and 114 g weight fool you. inReach Messenger is tough, durable, impact-resistant and water-rated to IPX7.

SAFETY CHARGING

Need a backup option in case your compatible smartphone battery dies? Just 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.

EXTRA-LONG BATTERY LIFE

The internal, rechargeable lithium battery gives you up to 28 days of battery life in 10-minute tracking mode, so you can do what you love longer between recharges.

Connect to more capabilities.

SYNC YOUR CONTACTS LIST

The Garmin Messenger app can sync with your compatible smartphone’s contacts list to make staying in touch even easier.

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 even read responses right on the device.

CHECK-IN MESSAGES

Check in with contacts directly from the inReach Messenger by using preset messages that do not count toward your allotted text messages with an active satellite subscription.

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, should you get lost — right on your device.

An order containing multiple items with different shipping times will by default ship on the timeframe of the slowest item, however, Gearshop reserves the right to split ship orders where we feel it is required.

Shipped goods will be left at a place deemed suitable by couriers, typically at your front door.  If you need to sign for the parcel, please indicate this in the delivery instructions when completing your order address.

Shipping Charges

All charges are in New Zealand Dollars.

New Zealand
  • $8.99 standard shipping on all New Zealand orders
  • A $2.81 surcharge applies to residential addresses due to courier charge structures. This surcharge can be avoided by shipping to a business address
  • A $7 surcharge applies to all NZ rural addresses.  We cannot ship to PO Boxes or Private Bags
  • A $10 surcharge applies to Chatham Islands and Waiheke Island addresses
  • A shipping charge of up to $85 (North Island) or up to $95 (South Island) applies to each oversized or heavy item
  • We cannot ship oversized or heavy items to Chatham Islands
International

  • $19.99 shipping on all Australian orders
  • Shipping charges to other international destinations range between $37.99 and $185
  • We cannot ship oversized or heavy items internationally

Shipping Times

We aim to process and dispatch your order as fast as possible. While in most cases this will happen within 24-72 hours, it can take up to 5 business days, depending on what is ordered. In some cases, like during peak season and holiday periods, it may take longer. Shipping and processing times are a guide only, not a guarantee.

An order containing multiple items with different shipping times will by default ship on the timeframe of the slowest item, however, Gearshop reserves the right to split ship orders where we feel it is required.

After dispatch, delivery is normally overnight within the South Island and 1-3 business days within the North Island. Rural addresses could take up to an additional 2-4 business days. At this time, we do not offer urgent delivery as a standard freight option, however if you require your order urgently, please contact us before ordering to ensure that we can meet your delivery timeframe. We aim to deliver your order within the following timeframes:

New Zealand
  • North Island: 3-7 business days
  • North Island rural: 3-7 business days
  • Waiheke Island: 4-8 business days
  • South Island: 2-6 business days
  • South Island rural: 2-6 business days
  • Chatham Islands: 7-10 business days
  • Oversized or heavy items: 5-7 business days to all NZ addresses (excluding Chatham islands)
International

Australia: 7–10 business days (metropolitan areas only).

Canada: 10 business days

Hong Kong: 10 business days

UK/Ireland: 10 business days

USA: 10 business days

Every now and then, life throws a curveball and deliveries might take a little longer. We're doing our best to get your goods to you ASAP. If you've got any questions about your order, just give us a shout.

We're actually pretty speedy most of the time. After dispatch, around 92% of our orders zoom to your door within 5 days. In the South Island 79% of those arrive in 2 days. And for the North Island 85% of orders make it in 5 days.  We're always keeping a watchful eye on freight times to ensure the best experience for our customers. Watch this space for our full freight review.

Usually, your stuff should reach you within the expected time. However, no need to stress if it takes a little longer than 5 days, occasionally things don't go exactly to plan. If you need something super soon and it's less than 6 days before your desired delivery date, just chat with us before ordering.

Keep in mind, we can't give refunds for delays beyond our control or if you've ordered last-minute without letting us know. We're all about making things smooth, so drop us a line if you're unsure.

Kindly note that if a package happens to go missing, Gearshop won't be able to offer a replacement or refund if the courier can provide evidence of delivery. Important note: If you haven't received your order within 7 days of your Shipping Confirmation email, please let us know right away so that we can follow up with the courier.  Due to courier policies, we are unable to accept claims for non delivery, loss or damage after 12 days from shipping.

For the latest updates on the Courier Network Status, please refer to the following links:

Note that international orders for footwear may or may not be shipped with original boxes, due to shipping volume restrictions.

Click & Collect

We now offer Click & Collect as an option via our website, you can place your order and select to collect. In some cases your order may be available the same or next day, but that may not always be the case, so we will notify you by text message or email where possible, when your order is ready to be collected. this could be up to 48 hours after ordering. So try and include a cell phone number with your order. If you need something urgently, give us a call or email before placing the order, to make sure we have it available for you right away.

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    Reviewed by Don M.
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    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5
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    Good product

    Easy to use, decent battery, simple functions, works well. Wouldn't mind if it had come with a lanyard or clip tho.

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    Reviewed by John Van e.
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    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5
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    Garmin messenger

    Great service great product

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    Reviewed by Scott D.
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    I recommend this product
    Rated 4 out of 5
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    As advertised

    Works well, easy to use. I only wish it had a mount/casing available.

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    Reviewed by Trevor R.
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    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5
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    Inreach

    Great and easy to use

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    Reviewed by Andre S.
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    Rated 3 out of 5
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    OK but missed some messages

    It was convenient and worked most of the time. We were doing a passage from Suva to Opua and did not receive a critical weather update. This cost us a full day of sailing once we has Starlink up and received the update. So it’s good but do not rely on it 100%. Messages which do not come through are not sent later, you simply lose them. I see that as an area for improvement. Andre Skipper SV Otra Vida

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