How are you carrying InReach Messenger

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I have an InReach Messenger (actual Messenger, not the Mini) on the way, but it seems like it doesn't come with much of a mounting/carrying solution. How are folks attaching that unit to either yourself or your pack? Stuff it inside of the lid of my pack on top of everything? It looks like Garmin has a cradle mount now with a carabiner that might be ok.
 
I usually carry mine in my pack in an easy to get pocket. I typically connect Bluetooth and send messages in my phone through their app.
 
I've got mine on the aziak mount under my bino harness. Out of the way and still sends messages pretty well.

EDIT: It's late and apparently I don't read well so disregard that. I have saw similar mounts for the messenger, and it seems they would work great on the lid of a pack.

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Side pocket of my bino pouch. Don’t use it that often but keep it on my person in case I do need it and have it in reach.
 
I got it on a shoulder strap of my fhf bino harness using the aziak mount. That way it's always on me, if I dont have my pack, like for stalks or when nature calls or cutting up an animal.
 
I have an InReach Messenger (actual Messenger, not the Mini) on the way, but it seems like it doesn't come with much of a mounting/carrying solution. How are folks attaching that unit to either yourself or your pack? Stuff it inside of the lid of my pack on top of everything? It looks like Garmin has a cradle mount now with a carabiner that might be ok.
To ensure the best reception, you need to carry it so that the antenna faces up. If it's just tossed in a pocket, who knows what position it will be in, and that could affect reception, and if you have the tracking feature on, it may not provide accurate position updates. There have been a few false SOSs sent out because of the units being thrown into a pocket. These were with older units, but it showed that it can happen. I would place it in the lid of my Teratorn under the shock cord to hold it in place. This is the reason why I prefer the Mini, as it's much easier to keep the antenna pointed up.
 
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