Garmin GPS

[Arctic Lake]

Sorry another question as I don’t know anything about GPS’s .Do you need to buy a plan after purchasing the unit ?
Arctic Lake

[jlirot]

I just looked at this thread again. The Montana 700 wasn't available when I got my 66i. I would definitely like to play with the 700. The 66i is clunky with no touch screen so you have to navigate what feels like 1990's menus. It's super clunky.

[jlirot]

Because I didn't even know about the 700i I did a quick google..

https://www.switchbacktravel.com/best-handheld-gps

[todbartell]

Sorry another question as I don’t know anything about GPS’s .Do you need to buy a plan after purchasing the unit ?
Arctic Lake

Yes, you need to create an account on the inReach website and sync your unit

https://www.garmin.com/en-CA/p/837461/pn/010-06003-SU

My question is . Is it easy to operate ? I’m not to tech advanced . If it has a long learning curve it won’t get used . Does it have features I won’t use ?

If you can use an iPad, you'll be able to figure out a Garmin. There's lots of features you won't likely use, but you don't have to focus on them. Lots of youtube videos on how to learn the basic functions of the Garmins

[Arctic Lake]

Thank You Mr. Bartell !
Arctic Lake

Yes, you need to create an account on the inReach website and sync your unit

https://www.garmin.com/en-CA/p/837461/pn/010-06003-SU



If you can use an iPad, you'll be able to figure out a Garmin. There's lots of features you won't likely use, but you don't have to focus on them. Lots of youtube videos on how to learn the basic functions of the Garmins

[mike31154]

Mike have you purchased from them ?
Arctic Lake

Yes. I purchased my Montana 610 as well as the mount system for it. I prefer the more basic gps units, no camera, inReach etc. Aside from keeping the cost down, camera & inReach can be purchased separately if desired. Unfortunately it seems the newer units come with more bells & whistles than the average user might want or need....

GPS city puts on sales from time to time.... if you have time haha. Often for holidays like Father's Day or Boxing Day etc.

[mike31154]

Here's the screen of my Montana 610 after it boots up. The functions shown are only a few of those available & you can customize which ones appear here. I've customized the background with my own photo vs the default image. I'm guessing here but fairly certain the user interface & functions change little from older vs current units. There's only one button on the side of the unit & all other functions are accessed via touchscreen.



Check out the Garmin Base Camp app & Google Earth. Both allow you to import gps files from your device. In the example below waypoints Taco & WT Does are shown. My starting point from the truck & 2 does I spooked no more than 50 meters from the vehicle. Red lines are Management Unit boundaries I imported to GE.

[Arctic Lake]

Thank you for the reply Mike and also the picture of your Garmin screen !
Arctic Lake

Yes. I purchased my Montana 610 as well as the mount system for it. I prefer the more basic gps units, no camera, inReach etc. Aside from keeping the cost down, camera & inReach can be purchased separately if desired. Unfortunately it seems the newer units come with more bells & whistles than the average user might want or need....

GPS city puts on sales from time to time.... if you have time haha. Often for holidays like Father's Day or Boxing Day etc.

[jlirot]

http://www.huntingbc.ca/forum/showth...213-Garmin-66i

I know this topic gets beat to death so apologies in advance !
What Garmin device do you use ?
Im thinking about buying one . Something that has. bigger screen and has In Reach maybe for safety . But if it’s to complicated to use it won’t get used and it would be up for sale .
Thank You !
Arctic Lake

[Arctic Lake]

I’m going to throw another idea out here . I understand I can use my cell phone as a GPS . Any of you fellas do that ?
What is the best app to get for hunting hiking if your goning to pay for it ?
Thank You !
Arctic Lake