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Garmin inReach Messenger Plus Satellite Communicator
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Various Retailers have Garmin inReach Messenger Plus Satellite Communicator (010-02887-00) for ~$299.99. Shipping is free.
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- Global Subscription Satellite Network
- No Need for Cellular Signal
- Interactive SOS to Search & Rescue
- Up to 25 Days Runtime
- Pair with Phone for Photo/Voice Texts
- Supports Group Messaging
- Seamlessly Transition Cell to Satellite
- On-Device Message Confirmation
- inReach Weather Forecasts
- TracBack Routing
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Written by johnny_miller | Staff- This is a universal price drop from a number of retailers.
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Various Retailers have Garmin inReach Messenger Plus Satellite Communicator (010-02887-00) for ~$299.99. Shipping is free.
Thanks to Deal Hunter phoinix for finding this deal.
Available from:
Features:
Thanks to Deal Hunter phoinix for finding this deal.
Available from:
Features:
- Global Subscription Satellite Network
- No Need for Cellular Signal
- Interactive SOS to Search & Rescue
- Up to 25 Days Runtime
- Pair with Phone for Photo/Voice Texts
- Supports Group Messaging
- Seamlessly Transition Cell to Satellite
- On-Device Message Confirmation
- inReach Weather Forecasts
- TracBack Routing
Editor's Notes
Written by johnny_miller | Staff- This is a universal price drop from a number of retailers.
- Please see the original post for additional details & give the forum comments a read for helpful discussion.
- Don't have Amazon Prime? Students can get a free 6-Month Amazon Prime trial with free 2-day shipping, unlimited video streaming & more.
- If you're not a student, there's also a free 1-Month Amazon Prime trial available.
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You can do it with some smartphone apps with offline gps and offline maps, but battery runs out faster on a phone (less than a day) vs a good Garmin watch (days).
Add any Iridium-compatible satellite communicator for times when you're deep into the woods and potentially need emergemcy extract. Or think you're gonna get yourself into a bolder trapping your hand situation like that one guy, fall off slopes, etc even though near civilisation. But nothing will save you underground, like caving. Signals won't get out.
....
Aside from that, thermal protection + water - even a small packable emergency aluminum blanket + lots of water (backpack water bladders, or bottles) + headlamp with strobe mode + leatherman tool at minimum.
Then add first aid kit, food, fire sources as needed.
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Garmin inReach Messenger Plus is a rugged satellite communicator built for backcountry emergencies, with Iridium global coverage, strong antenna performance, and the ability to send tracking, check in messages, text, audio, and photos. Battery life is described as lasting days or weeks, and it can keep transmitting while moving instead of requiring careful phone pointing. The main caveat is value, since the Plus may not justify its higher price or subscription cost versus the regular Messenger. Satellite links can also be unreliable under trees or without clear line of sight, so it fits best as a dedicated safety tool rather than a full replacement for other navigation gear.
The Garmin Messenger Plus can send and receive satellite messages while moving, which avoids needing to point a phone at the sky.
The Garmin Messenger Plus uses the Iridium satellite network with global coverage and can share tracking points at fixed intervals.
The Garmin Messenger Plus is purpose built for backcountry use and can deliver location updates and text, audio, and photos consistently.
The Garmin Messenger Plus can provide redundancy for lifesaving communication when paired with another device.
The Messenger Plus may not be worth the extra cost over the regular Messenger because Plus benefits can require a more expensive subscription plan.
Satellite connectivity can be unreliable under trees and may require repeated positioning or figure-eight motion to connect.
A real-world flooding scenario showed the device may be unusable when local power and infrastructure are destroyed.
Battery life claims can be overstated if a Garmin watch is used with GPS enabled continuously.
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I'm getting more into hiking and recently found myself running out of daylight, off trail, no cell service, completely unprepared as it was only a day hike. Thankfully, I recognized a down tree i went over Going out and realized I was only about a mile from my start point.
I would've survived a night, but opened my eyes to be more prepared so slowly building my pack as I venture out further.
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I'm getting more into hiking and recently found myself running out of daylight, off trail, no cell service, completely unprepared as it was only a day hike. Thankfully, I recognized a down tree i went over Going out and realized I was only about a mile from my start point.
I would've survived a night, but opened my eyes to be more prepared so slowly building my pack as I venture out further.
You can do it with some smartphone apps with offline gps and offline maps, but battery runs out faster on a phone (less than a day) vs a good Garmin watch (days).
Add any Iridium-compatible satellite communicator for times when you're deep into the woods and potentially need emergemcy extract. Or think you're gonna get yourself into a bolder trapping your hand situation like that one guy, fall off slopes, etc even though near civilisation. But nothing will save you underground, like caving. Signals won't get out.
....
Aside from that, thermal protection + water - even a small packable emergency aluminum blanket + lots of water (backpack water bladders, or bottles) + headlamp with strobe mode + leatherman tool at minimum.
Then add first aid kit, food, fire sources as needed.
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Battery life on the Garmins are days or weeks. They use the Iridium satellite network that has global coverage. The Garmin devices can also send satellite tracking points at fixed intervals.
I have a Garmin Messenger and prefer it because I'm often traveling solo. I have family members that I can share the location tracking and check-in messages with, and if they ever don't get a check-in message when expected, they can use the Garmin website to see my tracking/location and potentially call for help even if I'm not able to.
That said, I'm not sure the Messenger Plus in this deal is worth the price over the regular Messenger even on sale.
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But I still have a Garmin communicator, the antenna is better, the battery lasts forever, and it's more rugged.
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