NEW PRODUCT: Garmin inReach Messenger Plus

[christopher]

This popped up in my Garmin E-Mail this morning...

Garmin inReach® Messenger Plus | SOS Satellite Communicator

inReach Messenger Plus is an SOS satellite communicator that pairs with your smartphone to send texts, photos, voice messages or an SOS message without cell service.

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inReach​

SOS Satellite Communicator with Photo & Voice Messaging

PART NUMBER010-02887-00
$499.99USD

SAY IT. SHOW IT. SHARE IT.​

Tell them you miss them. Show them the view. Share the experience. With an active inReach subscription, the trailblazing inReach Messenger Plus SOS satellite communicator1 lets you exchange text, photo and voice messages2 when your adventure takes you beyond cellular range. Plus, the durable design withstands extreme temperatures, and the battery lasts for weeks.

EXCHANGE TEXTS, PHOTOS AND VOICE MESSAGES WITHOUT CELL SERVICE

PAIR WITH THE GARMIN MESSENGER™ SMARTPHONE APP FOR GROUP MESSAGING AND MORE

TRIGGER AN INTERACTIVE SOS MESSAGE TO GARMIN RESPONSE℠, OUR 24/7-STAFFED INTERNATIONAL COORDINATION CENTER

USE THE GARMIN EXPLORE™ SMARTPHONE APP TO PLAN YOUR TRIP, TRACK YOUR ACTIVITY AND MORE

EASILY NAVIGATE BACK TO WHERE YOU STARTED WITH THE TRACBACK® ROUTING FEATURE

USE THE GARMIN MESSENGER™ APP TO SHARE YOUR GPS LOCATION VIA LIVE TRACKING

WHAT YOU'LL LOVE​

EXCHANGE PHOTOS​

Send a selfie or share the sunset, no cell service required. This requires pairing with the Garmin Messenger app on your compatible smartphone.

EXCHANGE VOICE MESSAGES​

Tell them you miss them with a 30-second voice message, no cell coverage needed. This requires pairing with the Garmin Messenger app on your compatible smartphone.

TWO-WAY TEXT MESSAGING​

Exchange text messages with up to 1,600 characters directly on the device. Connect your compatible smartphone to the Garmin Messenger app, and exchange text messages, send emojis and reactions, or start a group chat.

INTERACTIVE SOS​

Explore with peace of mind knowing you can send an interactive SOS message with your GPS coordinates to Garmin Response, a 24/7-staffed coordination center for help in an emergency. And, instead of relying on tower-based cellphone coverage, your messages are sent via the 100% global Iridium® satellite network.

SHOW THEM YOUR ROUTE​

Share your GPS location and your route anytime with live tracking. You can also embed your GPS coordinates with your text, photo or voice messages.

GARMIN EXPLORE APP​

Plan your trip, see your track on a map, save an activity, and view a course highlight showing how much farther to your destination when paired with the Garmin Explore app on your compatible smartphone.

 

[Sage Crusher]

I seen that in my email inbox also- and with having a inreach expolore + already, the only added benefit I can tell is sending pictures via this new device .....

 

[christopher]

I seen that in my email inbox also- and with having a inreach expolore + already, the only added benefit I can tell is sending pictures via this new device .....

little less cost
LOT less function