Garmin is one of the most trusted names in overlanding and navigation. Earlier this month, it added two new navigators to its lineup: the Tread® 2 — Overland Edition and Tread 2 — SxS Edition. Read on to learn all about Garmin’s newest release.
Garmin’s newest navigators offer a bevvy of useful upgrades, including brighter displays, larger touchscreens, faster performance and additional mapping options to make off-roading even more fun — and reliable. For overlanders, these upgraded navigators will be crucial in staying safe in the backcountry.
Both the Tread 2 — Overland Edition and the Tread 2 — SxS Edition feature 8-inch high-resolution, ultra-bright, glove-friendly touchscreens — so you can use them anytime, in any condition. They are each built to withstand extreme temperatures and weather, and both have an IP67 dust and water rating.
The Tread 2 — Overland Edition is particularly rugged, and comes with a heavy-duty suction cup and robust magnetic-assisted locking mount to secure onto a vehicle’s dashboard, no matter how many washboards and rock crawls there are to navigate on your chosen route.
The Tread 2 — SxS Edition comes with a tube mount kit, making it easy to install on a powersport vehicle. If you’re really seeking adventure, you’ll appreciate the Great Rides feature, which explorers can use to locate the best off-road places to explore, rate a trail’s difficulty and even upload pictures to the Tread mobile app.
Here is a breakdown of some of the key features both versions of the Tread 2 include:
- Off-road mapping , including turn-by-turn navigation
- Off-road riding area identification
- Garmin Adventurous Routing: Discover alternate routing options for more hilly, unpaved and challenging routes
- High-resolution satellite imagery
- Land boundary identification
- Route planning through the Tread app
- Custom routing and road warnings, based on the size and weight of your vehicle
- Campground directory with over 46,000 camping locations across the U.S.
The Tread 2 — Overland Edition and the Tread 2 — SxS Edition are both available now through Garmin’s site and other authorized dealers, starting at $999.99
