Use the keyboard on the touchscreen display to exchange text messages¹ directly on the device. Or, connect your compatible smartphone to the Garmin Messenger™ app and exchange text messages, send emojis and reactions, or start a group chat.

Explore with peace of mind knowing you can send an interactive SOS message¹ with your GPS coordinates to Garmin Response, our 24/7-staffed international coordination centre, for help in an emergency. And, instead of relying on tower-based mobile phone coverage, your messages are sent via the global Iridium satellite network.

With an active inReach satellite subscription, you can easily let friends or family follow your location while you’re on the move; no need to point your device directly toward the sky to find satellites. From your web-based LiveTrack page, they can see your progress, including distance, time and elevation.

Use the Garmin Explore smartphone app to enhance your experience; plan your trip and follow your course to your destination and back.

Get weather reports and request forecasts for your destinations.

Use this feature to navigate back to where you started the same way you came.

Send simple check-in messages that do not count toward your allotted text messages.

Easily find your contacts with the Garmin Messenger app and your compatible smartphone.

Use the Garmin Messenger app with Wi-Fi^® wireless technology or the cellular connection of your smartphone to send messages. Once you’re beyond cell service or Wi-Fi connection, the device seamlessly switches to the satellite network².

Send and receive text messages, or send an interactive SOS message remotely by connecting select compatible Garmin products.

The built-in antenna automatically acquires satellites to update your latitude and longitude positions. You’ll get global satellite reception in wooded, dense and remote locations.

Easily share saved locations and courses with friends’ compatible Garmin devices.

Tap and swipe through menus, and view photos on the 1.9″ intuitive colour touchscreen display.

Made to operate in extreme temperatures, this compact device is tough, durable, impact-resistant and water-rated to IP67.

Get accurate bearings even while you are standing still.

The internal, rechargeable lithium battery gives you up to 350 hours with 10-minute inReach tracking.