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Garmin Montana 750i GPS Navigator
Garmin Montana 750i GPS Navigator
Garmin Montana 750i GPS Navigator
Garmin Montana 750i GPS Navigator
Garmin Montana 750i GPS Navigator
Garmin Montana 750i GPS Navigator
Garmin Montana 750i GPS Navigator
Garmin Montana 750i GPS Navigator
Garmin Montana 750i GPS Navigator
Garmin Montana 750i GPS Navigator
Garmin Montana 750i GPS Navigator

Garmin Montana 750i GPS Navigator

$899.00

(136 reviews)

Never lose your way on your adventures again with Garmin's Montana 700 Rugged Handheld Touchscreen GPS Navigator with inReach & Camera! This new and improved model of the Montana range comes with an 8-megapixel camera, allowing you to record your photos with coordinates - just so you can revisit your favourite spots and hidden gems. This GPS is great for on road and off road use and can withstand the environment, it has passed the MIL-STD 810 standard for thermal, shock, water and vibration.

Never lose your way on your adventures again with Garmin's Montana 700 Rugged Handheld Touchscreen GPS Navigator with inReach & Camera! This new and improved model of the Montana range comes with an 8-megapixel camera, allowing you to record your photos with coordinates - just so you can revisit your favourite spots and hidden gems. This GPS is great for on road and off road use and can withstand the environment, it has passed the MIL-STD 810 standard for thermal, shock, water and vibration.

Garmin Montana 750i GPS Navigator

(136 reviews)

Never lose your way on your adventures again with Garmin's Montana 700 Rugged Handheld Touchscreen GPS Navigator with inReach & Camera! This new and improved model of the Montana range comes with an 8-megapixel camera, allowing you to record your photos with coordinates - just so you can revisit your favourite spots and hidden gems. This GPS is great for on road and off road use and can withstand the environment, it has passed the MIL-STD 810 standard for thermal, shock, water and vibration.

Never lose your way on your adventures again with Garmin's Montana 700 Rugged Handheld Touchscreen GPS Navigator with inReach & Camera! This new and improved model of the Montana range comes with an 8-megapixel camera, allowing you to record your photos with coordinates - just so you can revisit your favourite spots and hidden gems. This GPS is great for on road and off road use and can withstand the environment, it has passed the MIL-STD 810 standard for thermal, shock, water and vibration.

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The lowest price for Garmin Montana 750i GPS Navigator right now is $899.00 at eBay.com.au, compared across 20 retailers.

The all-time low was $882.98 on 13 Sept 2024 — today's price is 2% above the lowest ever. This is at or near its all-time low — a good time to buy.

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$1,198.85

Garmin Montana 750i Handheld GPS, 5 Inch Touchscreen, Topographic Maps, Hunting GPS, 18 Hour Battery Life

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$899.00

Garmin Montana 750i Handheld Hiking GPS Device

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$919.00

Garmin Montana 750i Handheld Hiking GPS Device

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$945.74

Garmin Montana 750i Handheld GPS with inReach, 5in Touch, 8MP, IPX7

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$950.00

Garmin Montana 750i Handheld GPS with inReach, 5in Touch, 8MP, IPX7

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$1,079.20

Garmin Montana 750i Handheld Hiking Gps Device - Aus/nz

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$1,138.91

Garmin Montana 750i Handheld Gps

Free delivery

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$1,198.85

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$1,268.00

Garmin Montana 750i Touchscreen Navigator With Inreach & Camera

Free delivery

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$1,329.00

Garmin Montana 750i Touchscreen Navigator With Inreach & Camera

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Reviews

A good dedicated GPS in your hands
20 November 2022Mike2001

originally posted on bestbuy.com

I brought the Garmin Montana 700 to use on my hiking treks and ATV. The large display was a must for me and the ability to be viewable in bright sun light. Its nice to be able change mode types like walking, hiking, biking, off-road and others. Works well with GPX files. Lots of options for downloadable maps. One of my favories maps is the Garmin HuntView Parcel. It allows you to see property lines on the map. This is great so you don't unknowingly trespass onto someones land. Just a couple of cons - the interface is a little slow and somewhat outdated. Overall a great GPS!

Does not work in cold
7 February 2022ColdWeatherExplorer

originally posted on REI

I bought this unit to make sure I have communication in emergencies. Live in Northern Labrador, often go off on snowmobile by myself. Have this unit mounted to my sled via the powered amps mount wired directly to the battery. If you plan on using this in the cold, reconsider. When temps reach -20C or below, the unit shuts down completely. I have used other garmin gps's with a warm temperature rating than the 700i in temps of -40C and colder without any issues. Garmin tells me I'm using it outside the temperature range and offers no solutions. If you are planning to use this in cold for emergency communications through inreach, there are better options that won't leave you stranded.Navigating in white out conditions in winter, and relying on this unit to display ... MoreI bought this unit to make sure I have communication in emergencies. Live in Northern Labrador, often go off on snowmobile by myself. Have this unit mounted to my sled via the powered amps mount wired directly to the battery. If you plan on using this in the cold, reconsider. When temps reach -20C or below, the unit shuts down completely. I have used other garmin gps's with a warm temperature rating than the 700i in temps of -40C and colder without any issues. Garmin tells me I'm using it outside the temperature range and offers no solutions. If you are planning to use this in cold for emergency communications through inreach, there are better options that won't leave you stranded.Navigating in white out conditions in winter, and relying on this unit to display previously recorded tracks of how to get home will leave you without navigation.It may get you where you are going, but it cannot be relied upon to get you home if weather turns ugly when it's cold.

Expensive, function but occasionally quirky
14 March 2022David

originally posted on ja-gps.com.au

I bought this unit to do a long solo motorcycle trip around Australia as a back up to my motorcycle GPS as well as a means to communicate via Satellite if I needed to. About 30% of my planned journey was outside of mobile phone coverage and although I already had a SPOT tracker, the access to two way communicating from anywhere was needed. It takes some investment in understanding how the unit works. The UI is 20th Century standard so it takes some time to regress yourself in the ways things used to be done in olden days. The other thing is that the unit will get confused if you have more than one map (the automative map) is made available to it in automotive mode. You're not told this (at least I have not found it in the instructions) but the unit will hang if it ... MoreI bought this unit to do a long solo motorcycle trip around Australia as a back up to my motorcycle GPS as well as a means to communicate via Satellite if I needed to. About 30% of my planned journey was outside of mobile phone coverage and although I already had a SPOT tracker, the access to two way communicating from anywhere was needed. It takes some investment in understanding how the unit works. The UI is 20th Century standard so it takes some time to regress yourself in the ways things used to be done in olden days. The other thing is that the unit will get confused if you have more than one map (the automative map) is made available to it in automotive mode. You're not told this (at least I have not found it in the instructions) but the unit will hang if it tries to do turn by turn navigation where it can choose multiple maps. If you limit the map available (takes some searching too) to the map used for turn by turn navigation the unit works as advertised. If you don't it hangs and causes much wailing and gnashing of teeth. The active weather function that uses data via your phone is clunky and slow too, but when it loads there is a view were you can see your route in reference to storm activity in the area. I made good use of this in the first trip away and was able to go around a major thunderstorm cell, which is peace of mind when riding on a motorcycle, exposed to the elements. The only reason I ranked this as average is the User Interface. The unit itself in terms of capability is excellent, but the cost has to be questioned. I cannot see where a grand goes to be candid (not Johnny's fault either). Garmin may care to answer.

Specification

PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS9.19 x 18.30 x 3.27 cm
DISPLAY SIZE6.48 x 10.80 cm; 5" diag (12.70 cm)
DISPLAY RESOLUTION480 x 800 pixels
DISPLAY TYPEWVGA transflective, dual orientation
BATTERY TYPErechargeable lithium-ion (included)

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$1,198.85

Garmin Montana 750i Handheld GPS, 5 Inch Touchscreen, Topographic Maps, Hunting GPS, 18 Hour Battery Life

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$899.00

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$919.00

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$945.74

Garmin Montana 750i Handheld GPS with inReach, 5in Touch, 8MP, IPX7

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$950.00

Garmin Montana 750i Handheld GPS with inReach, 5in Touch, 8MP, IPX7

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Reviews

A good dedicated GPS in your hands
20 November 2022

I brought the Garmin Montana 700 to use on my hiking treks and ATV. The large display was a must for me and the ability to be viewable in bright sun light. Its nice to be able change mode types like walking, hiking, biking, off-road and others. Works well with GPX files. Lots of options for downloadable maps. One of my favories maps is the Garmin HuntView Parcel. It allows you to see property lines on the map. This is great so you don't unknowingly trespass onto someones land. Just a couple of cons - the interface is a little slow and somewhat outdated. Overall a great GPS!

Mike2001 originally posted on bestbuy.com
Does not work in cold
7 February 2022

I bought this unit to make sure I have communication in emergencies. Live in Northern Labrador, often go off on snowmobile by myself. Have this unit mounted to my sled via the powered amps mount wired directly to the battery. If you plan on using this in the cold, reconsider. When temps reach -20C or below, the unit shuts down completely. I have used other garmin gps's with a warm temperature rating than the 700i in temps of -40C and colder without any issues. Garmin tells me I'm using it outside the temperature range and offers no solutions. If you are planning to use this in cold for emergency communications through inreach, there are better options that won't leave you stranded.Navigating in white out conditions in winter, and relying on this unit to display ... MoreI bought this unit to make sure I have communication in emergencies. Live in Northern Labrador, often go off on snowmobile by myself. Have this unit mounted to my sled via the powered amps mount wired directly to the battery. If you plan on using this in the cold, reconsider. When temps reach -20C or below, the unit shuts down completely. I have used other garmin gps's with a warm temperature rating than the 700i in temps of -40C and colder without any issues. Garmin tells me I'm using it outside the temperature range and offers no solutions. If you are planning to use this in cold for emergency communications through inreach, there are better options that won't leave you stranded.Navigating in white out conditions in winter, and relying on this unit to display previously recorded tracks of how to get home will leave you without navigation.It may get you where you are going, but it cannot be relied upon to get you home if weather turns ugly when it's cold.

ColdWeatherExplorer originally posted on REI
Expensive, function but occasionally quirky
14 March 2022

I bought this unit to do a long solo motorcycle trip around Australia as a back up to my motorcycle GPS as well as a means to communicate via Satellite if I needed to. About 30% of my planned journey was outside of mobile phone coverage and although I already had a SPOT tracker, the access to two way communicating from anywhere was needed. It takes some investment in understanding how the unit works. The UI is 20th Century standard so it takes some time to regress yourself in the ways things used to be done in olden days. The other thing is that the unit will get confused if you have more than one map (the automative map) is made available to it in automotive mode. You're not told this (at least I have not found it in the instructions) but the unit will hang if it ... MoreI bought this unit to do a long solo motorcycle trip around Australia as a back up to my motorcycle GPS as well as a means to communicate via Satellite if I needed to. About 30% of my planned journey was outside of mobile phone coverage and although I already had a SPOT tracker, the access to two way communicating from anywhere was needed. It takes some investment in understanding how the unit works. The UI is 20th Century standard so it takes some time to regress yourself in the ways things used to be done in olden days. The other thing is that the unit will get confused if you have more than one map (the automative map) is made available to it in automotive mode. You're not told this (at least I have not found it in the instructions) but the unit will hang if it tries to do turn by turn navigation where it can choose multiple maps. If you limit the map available (takes some searching too) to the map used for turn by turn navigation the unit works as advertised. If you don't it hangs and causes much wailing and gnashing of teeth. The active weather function that uses data via your phone is clunky and slow too, but when it loads there is a view were you can see your route in reference to storm activity in the area. I made good use of this in the first trip away and was able to go around a major thunderstorm cell, which is peace of mind when riding on a motorcycle, exposed to the elements. The only reason I ranked this as average is the User Interface. The unit itself in terms of capability is excellent, but the cost has to be questioned. I cannot see where a grand goes to be candid (not Johnny's fault either). Garmin may care to answer.

David originally posted on ja-gps.com.au
Great tool for the first time user
10 November 2021

I bought this gps for the inreach capabilities. Having two young kids at home with mom the tracking feature worked great they could watch my progress across the country and then tell exactly where I was hunting. The maps for hunting are very minimal and don't trust national forest boundries ranchers get pretty upset.... The good news the Montana is onx chip capable and I will be ordering some for it in the future. I could text my wife and kids everyday to keep myself from being worried which makes for a lot better hunt. I carried the gps tracking for 12 days straight and the battery lasts a full 12hrs tracking. I'm sure it would last allot longer if not tracking. Seems like a pretty robust unit but I will be ordering the screen protectors for it. Only issue I had ... MoreI bought this gps for the inreach capabilities. Having two young kids at home with mom the tracking feature worked great they could watch my progress across the country and then tell exactly where I was hunting. The maps for hunting are very minimal and don't trust national forest boundries ranchers get pretty upset.... The good news the Montana is onx chip capable and I will be ordering some for it in the future. I could text my wife and kids everyday to keep myself from being worried which makes for a lot better hunt. I carried the gps tracking for 12 days straight and the battery lasts a full 12hrs tracking. I'm sure it would last allot longer if not tracking. Seems like a pretty robust unit but I will be ordering the screen protectors for it. Only issue I had was it will not charge on a truck USB hub. I used the inverter in the truck to charge from 110v with a USB adapter and it charged fine. I also used a external battery pack to recharge with no issues. I will be taking the kids geocaching with it in the near future I hope it performs as well as it did while hunting. A good unit does allot more than I know how to use but the inreach is a priceless feature if you worry about your loved ones and would like that extra sense of security

Byron H. originally posted on blackovis.com
I purchased my Montana 700 in October last year and have been using it almost daily since then
28 January 2021

I purchased my Montana 700 in October last year and have been using it almost daily since then for Geocaching or just general walking. My first Garmin was an etrex 30x, followed by an Oregon 750t and, having become quite hooked on Geocaching over the last 3 years, I decided that I would benefit from the much larger, and touch screen, that you get with the Montana 700, and that has certainly proved to be the case as it has more than lived up to expectation.The 700 is quite large compared to my previous models, but that has not caused any problems at all. It fits comfortably in my hands, which are not big, and I wear it attached to a belt loop with a Garmin Retractable Lanyard which is the perfect length to just drop it into the cargo pocket on my walking trousers, ... MoreI purchased my Montana 700 in October last year and have been using it almost daily since then for Geocaching or just general walking. My first Garmin was an etrex 30x, followed by an Oregon 750t and, having become quite hooked on Geocaching over the last 3 years, I decided that I would benefit from the much larger, and touch screen, that you get with the Montana 700, and that has certainly proved to be the case as it has more than lived up to expectation.The 700 is quite large compared to my previous models, but that has not caused any problems at all. It fits comfortably in my hands, which are not big, and I wear it attached to a belt loop with a Garmin Retractable Lanyard which is the perfect length to just drop it into the cargo pocket on my walking trousers, or into the ordinary back pockets if wearing different trousers.The performance is everything I would expect from a Garmin GPSr, and I am always impressed by the speed with which it is ready to go after turning it on, and its positioning accuracy is particularly impressive as I invariably get a reading of 8 feet, even under tree cover. Having made the investment, I decided that it was time to make the most of the kit, so I made full use of the numerous bite sized training videos provided free to buyers by GPSTraining, and I also signed up for the Base Camp webinar.Base Camp was always a bit of a mystery to me, and the webinair was a real eye opener. So much so that I have it bookmarked now and frequently refer back to it when planning walks to make such that I have everything optimised for the route I have mapped out.The days of slogging up steep hills only to find a simple path on the other side when I get to the top, or getting soaked crossing streams when a bridge is only a short distance away, are now, thankfully, long gone.Looking back, I was a bit of an accident waiting to happen at times!PS - Caching Name is 2QuarterPints and I am happy to answer any caching specific questions anyone may have about the kit.PPS - I am not getting paid for this review! I just like my GPSr.

originally posted on gpstraining.co.uk
Montana 700i replaces my Montana 600t.
23 September 2022

This is a good product and I am pleased with it. However I have a few minor issues. This unit replaces my Montana 600t which I use mostly in northern Maine while bird hunting. The 700i appealed to me for the larger screen, built-in satellite communication and dog tracking ability. The 700i is not as intuitive as the 600 and the home page seems cluttered but I'm getting used to it. The 700 uses different jargon. I was not impressed by the pre-loaded maps. The contour interval is only 100'!! This may be useful if hiking Everest but does not give much topography info for less mountainous terrain. I put in my Topo US card which has a 20' interval and shows many more minor trails. The dog tracking displays a compass arrow but not a map - unless I am just missing ... MoreThis is a good product and I am pleased with it. However I have a few minor issues. This unit replaces my Montana 600t which I use mostly in northern Maine while bird hunting. The 700i appealed to me for the larger screen, built-in satellite communication and dog tracking ability. The 700i is not as intuitive as the 600 and the home page seems cluttered but I'm getting used to it. The 700 uses different jargon. I was not impressed by the pre-loaded maps. The contour interval is only 100'!! This may be useful if hiking Everest but does not give much topography info for less mountainous terrain. I put in my Topo US card which has a 20' interval and shows many more minor trails. The dog tracking displays a compass arrow but not a map - unless I am just missing something. It would have been nice if Garmin included a lanyard. All in all it is fast, and accurate but you need to adjust to differences from what you are used to.

Crocker Guy originally posted on cabelas.com
Off road bike
8 October 2021

I use it primarily for mountain biking. I plan the ride on a website called ride with GPS, then export the points and make the route in the base camp. It usually takes me about 5 minutes to make the route. Make sure you hit eject on the USB or basecamp and turn on the unit to make sure the file has been copied over.I like the option to get satellite messaging and tracking, but so far using it without. (the unit does not nag you about buying a subscription in anyway beside the first time you power on)With this unit it easy to tell the trails apart at the forks. It has Garmin's TopoActive map which is based on OS maps and has all the trails. It also has the City navigator maps for driving. But, you can also add your own map on a card.I also use it in my car to ... MoreI use it primarily for mountain biking. I plan the ride on a website called ride with GPS, then export the points and make the route in the base camp. It usually takes me about 5 minutes to make the route. Make sure you hit eject on the USB or basecamp and turn on the unit to make sure the file has been copied over.I like the option to get satellite messaging and tracking, but so far using it without. (the unit does not nag you about buying a subscription in anyway beside the first time you power on)With this unit it easy to tell the trails apart at the forks. It has Garmin's TopoActive map which is based on OS maps and has all the trails. It also has the City navigator maps for driving. But, you can also add your own map on a card.I also use it in my car to drive to trail heads. I have the windshield mount which is pricey but it will pronounce the turn and street names while driving. The mount itself is also very sturdy.Before this, I was using an iPhone and and it was helpless when there is no signal, lost position, the screen turn off, the brightness need to be turn on full and battery life would be terrible. Google map's trail coverage is not at all detailed, so it was definitely not working for me. If the map does not have it then you cannot route to there. Maps apps now are getting rather bloated and difficult, heavily relying on "cloud". To actually just drop some "pins" to get you out of the woods is a difficult task.Battery life has been fine. I don't have the satellite plan and turn off bluetooth and wifi, 30 second backlight timeout, it draws about 10% per hour. I added ANT+ speed and temperature sensors it doesn't seem to affect the battery life much. I bought an extra battery, it weights 93 grams with a very reasonable price. I would bringing that second battery if I ever feel I need to stay out that long. It also charges really fast at a 2A USB port, so a power pack can also be an option for extending battery life.It has the type of screen where the more sun is on it, the more clear it looks. With that said, sometimes in partial shade and the backlight off, it can be a bit hard to see.It's a Garmin, so the interface looks a bit outdated compared to a smart phone, but it's very easy to use once you get adapted to it and know where all the settings are and what they do. The supporting software is a bit of a mess, I recommend basecamp and Garmin connect. Don't mess with the phone apps. The more software you install you the more frustration you may run into (and this my experience with Garmin ecosystem in general).This is a specialist product for navigating in remote places, if you are expecting the UI experience like on a smart phone, you may be disappointed.

Jeremy originally posted on REI
Typical Garmin Silo Approach to Product Development
4 August 2022

Having been a Garmin Edge 1030 user for a number of years, I wrongly expected similar functionality from my Montana 700i but sadly Garmin continues its silo approach to product development and the technology used in the 700i lags significantly behind the Edge. Having used the 700i for eight days, I have decided to move it on. Eight days of frustration to get it to keep imported tracks, to get it to provide turn-by-turn directions (it never did yet my Edge can do so with the same tracks), and calculation of routes was so slow I was actually getting to my destination via Google maps before the Garmin had it worked out if it did at all. For clarity, the 700i was updated with the latest firmware and maps before the trip. Garmin has some serious thinking to do with this ... MoreHaving been a Garmin Edge 1030 user for a number of years, I wrongly expected similar functionality from my Montana 700i but sadly Garmin continues its silo approach to product development and the technology used in the 700i lags significantly behind the Edge. Having used the 700i for eight days, I have decided to move it on. Eight days of frustration to get it to keep imported tracks, to get it to provide turn-by-turn directions (it never did yet my Edge can do so with the same tracks), and calculation of routes was so slow I was actually getting to my destination via Google maps before the Garmin had it worked out if it did at all. For clarity, the 700i was updated with the latest firmware and maps before the trip. Garmin has some serious thinking to do with this product as it has to compete with alternatives such as phones at least from a technology perspective,

Aushiker originally posted on ja-gps.com.au
Valuable upgrade to the Montana 600 series
28 November 2021

The touchscreen on my old Garmin Montana 650t, purchased in 2011, was beginning to fail. My satellite phone rates were going up so as to be impractical. I could buy a new Montana 650t, or get the newest generation unit, the Montana 700 series. I couldn't face the thought of using the glacially slow UI of the 2011 machine, so I got the Montana 700i.Everything about using the 700i is better and faster than the 600 series, except one thing: The backlight of the display cannot get very bright. I measured it to be about 1.5 stops dimmer than the 10-year-old Montana 650t, which means if you are using it on the dashboard of a vehicle during the day, it is difficult to read. Hopefully Garmin will find a brighter display for a later, improved model. The satellite ... MoreThe touchscreen on my old Garmin Montana 650t, purchased in 2011, was beginning to fail. My satellite phone rates were going up so as to be impractical. I could buy a new Montana 650t, or get the newest generation unit, the Montana 700 series. I couldn't face the thought of using the glacially slow UI of the 2011 machine, so I got the Montana 700i.Everything about using the 700i is better and faster than the 600 series, except one thing: The backlight of the display cannot get very bright. I measured it to be about 1.5 stops dimmer than the 10-year-old Montana 650t, which means if you are using it on the dashboard of a vehicle during the day, it is difficult to read. Hopefully Garmin will find a brighter display for a later, improved model. The satellite communicator works well and is a feature worth having in case of emergency.

KBKB originally posted on REI
waste of money, good but not for 700$
26 April 2022

Bought this unit, REI does not offer extended warranty for it, Not sure If You can get a spare battery for it from Garmin Site. You cant search a destination on this unit. Cumbersome software. I have the same sort of software interface on my Truck GPS and not very in favor of it. I am returning this unit and Instead I'll buy a spare Smart phone (for half price or less of this unit) with Long battery life and just use it for my navigation needs. I don't like using my main phone for navigation on long days of adventure out in the middle of nowhere, You wont need sim card or data plan for navigation on a spare smart phone.

Ed Outdoors Guy originally posted on REI

Specification

PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS9.19 x 18.30 x 3.27 cm
DISPLAY SIZE6.48 x 10.80 cm; 5" diag (12.70 cm)
DISPLAY RESOLUTION480 x 800 pixels
DISPLAY TYPEWVGA transflective, dual orientation
BATTERY TYPErechargeable lithium-ion (included)

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