If you’re anything like me, you love tech-y gadgets that make your overland travels safer and more fun. Top of my list when I head out onto the trails is a solid GPS unit that I can connect to my iPad (running your favorite third-party mapping app for clear trail overlays.)
Our friends at Garmin just added the 700 Series of handheld GPS units to their Montana line (some with inReach technology that helps you get out of sticky situations faster). The Montana 700 Series is designed for hikers and backpackers, but can easily be used on bicycles, motorcycles, and in-vehicle too. The Montana 700 GPS Series features a five-inch, full-color, daylight readable, glove-friendly touchscreen making it an easy system to use.
There are three price points for the Montana 700 Series:
The new Garmin 700 Series is packed with features in a small, rugged package. | Photo: Garmin
The Garmin Montana 700 retails for $599.99 and comes pre-loaded with topographic and public land maps (U.S. Only) and features a hardcore, shock-resistant case and a battery life of 18 hours in GPS mode. It includes active weather forecasts and a GPS dog tracker too!
The Garmin Montana 700i lists for $699.99 and includes all of the Montana 700 features as well as the addition of a GPS City Navigator function and inReach SOS technology.
The Garmin Montana 750i will run you $799.99. It includes all of the features listed above AS WELL AS an 8MP camera with autofocus and auto-geotagging.
Add a motorcycle mount for $99.99 (or any of Garmin’s in-vehicle or bicycle mounts) and you’re ready for adventure! Check out the new line of Montana 700 Series GPS units at Garmin.com.
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