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Using TracBack on the inReach Messenger

The inReach® Messenger satellite communicator includes a TracBack® routing feature which is unique in that it will be available even if tracking was not started at the beginning of an activity. This makes it a useful backup option for navigation if you forget to start tracking.

How TracBack Routing Works on the inReach Messenger

While the inReach Messenger device is powered on and connected to satellites, it automatically records its location every 10 minutes to create a hidden trip log in the background that contains tracking data. This hidden trip log is what will be used when starting a TracBack route.

IMPORTANT: Only the most recent 24 hours of tracking data is saved. The device will automatically discard any tracking data earlier than the last 24 hours.

Starting a TracBack Route

  1. From the home screen, press Left Arrow Button or Right Arrow Button to scroll through the main menu options.
  2. Select TRACBACK Dashed Back Arrow.
  3. Press OK for each of the prompts on the device:
    For your safety, this device records a point every 10 minutes
    TracBack takes you back along the path you traveled.

    Press OK to select a point for navigation
  4. Press Left Arrow Button or Right Arrow Button to scroll through points recorded in the last 24 hours.
  5. Press OK to select the point you wish to navigate back to.
  6. Select Follow Path to retrace the recorded path or Straight Line to navigate directly to the specified point.

The inReach Messenger device will now display the heading and distance remaining to navigate back to the specified point. The TracBack data can only be viewed on the inReach Messenger. It cannot be viewed in any Garmin apps.

TracBack Heading Arrow

If you wish to stop TracBack at any point, press OK, then select Stop TracBack.

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