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Securing to backpack

John
9 months ago

I have the new messenger plus and I love everything about it and its simplicity. What I don’t like is the securing of the device. It has a place to attach a lanyard but that is it. Why would they not make this device clipable? This would help securing it to my backpack or belt loop instead I had to find a lanyard with the string to connect it and then it dangles.  Most of the other devices from Garmin that I have used has a clip on the back. I would love to be able to attach it to my shoulder strap. For now I just keep it in my backpack pocket. Maybe a solution will present itself.

John

  • 0 9 months ago

    There are numerous threads about this in the Messenger forum. Search over there to see what others have done about this.

    Edited to add: Like this one https://forums.garmin.com/outdoor-recreation/inreach/f/inreach-messenger/310537/share-your-mounting-solutions-ideas

  • 0 9 months ago in reply to Volker

    Yes, there are already several hints in threads for the messenger non plus, for example the one twolpert mentioned. Unfortunately Garmin still hasn’t released an own mount solution for the M and M+. Can you provide some more informations about your M+? Have you already send pics/voice mails via satellite? If yes, how fast have the been sent; have you get reactions from the recipients about the pic quality?

    I use these two options for my M: a Tatonka Neoprene Case 1 and a MFH Mobile Phone Holder and I am satisfied with both. You can attach them on a belt or even on a backpack strap (I don't like the solutions with just a carabiner on the bag (it dangles around too much for me)).

      

    But there are several other good solutions shown in the linked thread. And on top of my mostly used backback there is a little small pocket with zipper integrated: the M is fully operational inside too and I haven't noticed any impairments (the built-in antenna on the M/M+ is significantly better than the antenna stub installed on the Mini/2 and GPSMap66/67i (technological progress)).

     

  • 0 28 days ago in reply to Volker

    I will try this mount. https://a.co/d/bMul4h4 my girlfriend is a ultra runner, I am not. She stuffs her m+ in her pack and it looses connection. Garmin live track is awesome for watching her run with nice stats. Also connect to strava as well. The m+ is a beacon to her cellphone for messaging so I get a message on my normal phone messandlger and the Garmin message app. Pictures are great. Gives all detail info as well. 

    The thing I hate about garmin is they nickel and dime ya to death. It cost alot more than I expected and a lot more clunky as well. In my opinion, charge a reasonable amount for annual fee or by the month and give all services to whoever needs to use it, with a password or something to prevent stealing. I wanted to use this as well for hunting etc. It really does not work on more than one person's phone unless you have a legit business... I imagine it's expensive as well. 

  • 0 27 days ago in reply to 2554417

    Most part of the charges are simply charges made by Iridium satellite network and presented to Garmin. They will simply pass those to the end customer.

    You should be able to connect the device to other phone, but as this works via BT pairing, it can take just one phone at a time. So you need to disconnect it and connect to other phone.

    Not really clear why the device should loose connection when in pack. I have it also frequently packed somehwere and it works fine. This can be outside or having my pack in a car etc. It suprisingly works fine when in an airplaine. We put it in a space completely covered by aluminum and we get fine tracking points.