Garmin GPSMAP 66i In-Depth Review & How-To Guide
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The Garmin GPSMAP 66i is a high-performance handheld GPS navigator and satellite communicator that's perfect for outdoor enthusiasts and professionals alike. With its advanced features and rugged construction, the GPSMAP 66i is designed to help you navigate and communicate in even the harshest conditions. Whether you're hiking, hunting, or working in remote locations, this device is an essential tool for staying safe and connected.
One of the standout features of the Garmin GPSMAP 66i is its two-way satellite communication capability. With this device, you can send and receive messages, trigger an SOS, and track your location via satellite, even when you're out of cellular range. This makes it easy to stay in touch with friends, family, or emergency responders, no matter where you are.
The GPSMAP 66i is also loaded with features that make navigation a breeze. It comes preloaded with topographic maps and supports multiple global navigation satellite systems, including GPS, GLONASS, and Galileo. And with its high-sensitivity receiver and quad helix antenna, the GPSMAP 66i delivers fast and accurate positioning information, even in challenging environments.
In addition to its communication and navigation features, the Garmin GPSMAP 66i is also incredibly durable. It's built to military standards for shock, water, and temperature resistance, so it can withstand even the toughest conditions. And with its long battery life, you can rely on the GPSMAP 66i to keep you connected and on course for extended periods of time.
Overall, the Garmin GPSMAP 66i is an exceptional handheld GPS navigator and satellite communicator that's perfect for anyone who needs reliable navigation and communication in the great outdoors. With its advanced features, rugged construction, and long battery life, this device is a must-have for anyone who spends time in remote or hazardous environments.
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@jamiejfowler Жыл бұрын
Great job, this is the video I needed. Even though it’s an older video it’s still very relevant. There are so many 10 minute “reviews” that don’t tell you anything about how to actually use these devices. Thanks for your in depth video, heading to your website next!
@deanwoodward9194 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this review, I find it fully comprehensive and fair. I have brought now and will go on my trip with peace of mind
@jeepyhen 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you -- I bought this device at the end of 2021 and have been looking for a comprehensive and honest guide to making the most of the unit -- you've summed it up superbly and taken my use of it to the next level!
@Hikingguy 2 жыл бұрын
Ah great to hear, glad it was helpful! 👍
@stephanhaeke589 Жыл бұрын
hi, what a great review. I'm gone use mine for the first time next week for my trip trough Sweden and Norway. your lesson was just what I needed. stay safe!
@RAPAHOEKID 3 жыл бұрын
Got one on Tuesday, lots to learn, but your presentation has been most helpful. Thank you for making the effort to help out.
@Hikingguy 3 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped and have fun with it. Still using mine on every hike. Check out my other videos and website - more resources like this > kzfaq.info/get/bejne/eNOfatCS2pqUoas.html
@Fanotesemara Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your time. I just bought the 750i and this was a phenomenal review.
@shanerRC 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for all the videos. I just got a 66i as my first ever gps unit. The learning curve has been steep and I've been frustrated, but your videos have been a tremendous help. They are the best on youtube for this. Thank you.
@Hikingguy 3 жыл бұрын
Ah that's great, I'm glad it's been helpful. And yea, don't feel bad, we've all been there. I wish Garmin would hire someone from Apple to redo the interfaces and the way it all works, but I'm not holding my breath...
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@mikeolmsted328 4 жыл бұрын
I got one for Christmas. I did the update right away and it is fine. I have had Garmin before so I had no problem figuring it out. The maps are basically Topo 2008 with updates and trails - I think they are fine. The technology and my life is certainly worth the cost.
@robertm3769 3 жыл бұрын
Great video! Look forward to viewing more and checking out your website 👍
@AngelSevov 4 жыл бұрын
finaly :) i was waiting for your 66i review. Thanks
@Hikingguy 4 жыл бұрын
Ha thanks, yea, it took a while, longest video yet, over 1hr.... I was up in the air about it for a while too, but it's come around with the firmware updates
@johndugenske4686 Жыл бұрын
Really helpful. Thank you for making the effort to post this.
@gabbette999 2 жыл бұрын
And thank you so much for your in-depth and super thoughtful review and how to!!!!
@pierre-emiledefay6718 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for the video, it really help me to understand how my 66I works !
@Wallace526 4 жыл бұрын
¡El mejor tutorial para el Garmin 66 que he encontrado en internet!
@Hikingguy 4 жыл бұрын
Gracias!!!! 👍👍👍
@sambutler3273 3 жыл бұрын
Excellent review, I ended up getting the 66st and really liking it so far as I already had an inreach. Thanks again for good information.
@Hikingguy 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome, glad to hear it! 👍👍
@wfodavid 4 жыл бұрын
Best in depth review on the web. Purchased this because of the SOS as well as the GPS unlike my in reach. I'm an Adventure motorcycle rider that likes to take it to the extreme. Thanks again.
@Hikingguy 4 жыл бұрын
Awesome, thanks for the feedback and glad it came in handy. Have fun out there!
@matthewpacheco6071 3 жыл бұрын
Just got mine a couple of days ago. This has been really helpful, thanks!
@EarlPartridge 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the review! Got my 66S (going to add the maps eventually) the other day. Looking forward to test it in the great outdoors!
@Hikingguy 3 жыл бұрын
Nice, have fun with it & glad the review was helpful!
@bearofthenorth7768 4 жыл бұрын
Great video review. I just purchased one yesterday and found your review very helpful. Thanks very much!
@Hikingguy 4 жыл бұрын
Awesome, have fun with it!
@StuffbyPWC Жыл бұрын
Solid review and info. Helped me to make a decision. I appreciate the efforts and time it took to put this together.
@lisaanderson1186 4 жыл бұрын
Excellent video. Thanks taking the time to put it together.
@Hikingguy 4 жыл бұрын
Thanjk you! 🙏
@2000ssh 3 жыл бұрын
Great review. This is more than a review your knowledge of the features of the Garmin 66i made it really easy compared to how much time I have put into other Garmin or Inreach products. Thanks again.
@Hikingguy 3 жыл бұрын
Ahh.. so glad to hear that it was helpful. The videos end up being long but my hope is that I can resolve some frustration for folks.
@2675142 4 жыл бұрын
I just Ordered mine 2 days ago. Thank you!!
@Hikingguy 4 жыл бұрын
Cool cool - enjoy it!
@charlottewade2614 4 жыл бұрын
Awesome video. I just recently brought this 66i and this video was a huge help to get me going and understand it. thanks alot
@Hikingguy 4 жыл бұрын
Cool cool, glad it was helpful! 👍👍👍
@suspicious_white_van 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks. I'm learning mine and this has been a big help.
@Hikingguy 4 жыл бұрын
Good to hear, thank you 👍👍👍
@kiethlowry2862 2 жыл бұрын
Got mine last week You are right it was cumbersome to set up. Still working on geo cache sync. Looking forward to trying it out on geocache searches here in New Mexico
@toddfrench2822 2 жыл бұрын
You have done a really nice job w this tutorial. Thank you!
@adrianramirezl.4388 4 жыл бұрын
Greetins from Costa Rica. Thanks a lot for your nice and clear review about the 66i.
@Hikingguy 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you! 👍👍👍
@thewanderer8 2 жыл бұрын
Really helpful review. It's the gps for me so will be buying in the next day or two.
@matthewspecker 4 жыл бұрын
Your reviews are top notch. Thanks!
@Hikingguy 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Glad it was helpful.
@KoolJourney 4 жыл бұрын
This is a GREAT video! It is long, but it is just what I needed. Real world use and explanations. I am pretty sure I will get one of these units, based on what I learned here. Garmin should cut you a check for the sales they no doubt make from what you do. Thanks!
@Hikingguy 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you 👍🙏 Yea, I struggle with keeping these short / succinct but there's so much functionality and different things are important to different folks, so I try to give it all justice. And I've reached out to Garmin over the years for loaner units to test but radio silence. I guess my Instagram shots aren't cool enough for them.... Thanks again for the note and hope you enjoy your new 66!
@yunc1008 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the video and explanations, appreciate it!
@Hikingguy 3 жыл бұрын
👍👍👍
@gmg2987 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the great in-depth review, based on other reviews I was on the fence about the 66i. This review pushed towards the purchase. This is truly an awesome unit, that overall I find to be very intuitive and easy to use. Especially with the lastest firmware update , which included the InReach weather just you predicted a future update would. Thanks again for taking the time to make and post such an in-depth and informative review.
@Hikingguy 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Glad the guide came in handy. Yea, I use mine all the time now, although I do love the size and weight of the Mini. But having the mapping and tools on the 66i gives me some more tools on the trail and it's worth the small extra weight for me. Have fun with it!
@footballfriends1742 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the review.
@theshakajournals5113 4 жыл бұрын
Whew ! That was a close one. Almost bought an Explorer+. I didn't even know this one existed until I saw your "other" video about weather on the 66i. Started looking into the 66i and now I am convinced. The wife and I are going to be using it for sailing, hiking, fishing the Sea of Cortez / Baja Mexico area on a 1 year long dream adventure starting Jan 2021. Thank you so much for the time and effort you put into this video. It will definitely be my go to guide. (with a few tweaks to retrofit this info into a marine environment). Appreciated. Paul
@Hikingguy 4 жыл бұрын
Nice, that sounds like a great trip, and you should be well served by the 66i. There's also a similar model called the 86i that you can load Bluechart maps on if you're going to use it as a primary nav device for sailing. Don't forget to load free OSM hiking maps too >>> guide is on my website.
@theshakajournals5113 4 жыл бұрын
@@Hikingguy DAMN !! Now I gotta research the 86i. Guess I need to do a lil more reading before I drop 600 bones on one of these things. Thanx again. Big help.
@geordiejohn3703 2 жыл бұрын
Very helpful thanks 🙏🏼
@DARTHDANSAN 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for all info
@marcellosantosdemattos9367 4 жыл бұрын
I’m a paraglider and paramotor pilot and this will definitely going to add great things to me
@Hikingguy 4 жыл бұрын
Yea, this will be a great tool for that, 100%
@bryankerr69 4 жыл бұрын
That unit is jam packed. Looks pretty awesome. More than I would ever need. Think I’ll go with the GPSMAP 64st. Thank you for sharing.
@Hikingguy 4 жыл бұрын
Yea, if you want to save some $$$, the 64 is great still. Only thing I'd say is that if you're buying one for the long haul, one of the 66 models might make more sense.
@treysanders4509 4 жыл бұрын
Bryan Kerr I got the 64sx and love it. Was going to get the one in the video but way to much stuff I was never going to use. And the price was a killer for me.
@Hikingguy 4 жыл бұрын
@@treysanders4509 Nice, good to hear, enjoy it!
@49Roadmaster 3 жыл бұрын
Great video. Thanks.
@TechViewOpinions 3 жыл бұрын
Excellent review, especially the work flows
@Hikingguy 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching 👍👍
@charlesdada6434 4 жыл бұрын
I just ordered one, based on this video. Thanks for all the info.
@Hikingguy 4 жыл бұрын
Awesome, have fun with it. I'm still using it on every hike.... best handheld out there...
@fritzchen2333 4 жыл бұрын
@@Hikingguy awesome review
@martinmartin4958 2 жыл бұрын
great detailed review, thank you.
@matthewprior3762 3 жыл бұрын
A very comprehensive review and info. Thank you for the effort you put into this!
@Hikingguy 3 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful! 👍
@Michaelguaylambert 4 жыл бұрын
Really like your videos!
@Hikingguy 4 жыл бұрын
thank you!
@brucekendall52 4 жыл бұрын
Excellent video,thk you.
@romulusdarek 3 жыл бұрын
got one ,now is time to learn :)
@thinblueline385 4 жыл бұрын
Awesome review! I bought one 2 days (ago) prior to this video being posted. I tried it out on the A.T. yesterday and love it so far.
@Hikingguy 4 жыл бұрын
Cool, good to hear, if you find anything funky/exceptional/noteworthy let me know!
@BIGWHITETIGER92 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot for the video
@Hikingguy 4 жыл бұрын
No worries, glad it was helpful.
@docric 2 жыл бұрын
Great work thanks for sharing
@georgezurek9763 3 жыл бұрын
Good Job, nice review
@NorfolkN 4 жыл бұрын
Heck of a video, thank you 👍
@Hikingguy 4 жыл бұрын
Thank ya, glad it was helpful! 👍👍👍
@geoffsalvestro9681 3 жыл бұрын
very informative review , should have watched this before purchase but has now alleviated any buyers regret , looking forward to using this in our upcoming 65 mile hike
@Hikingguy 3 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful and have a great hike. Doing a 40 miler tomorrow myself...
@Mandarin110631 Жыл бұрын
Bought my GPSMAP 66i through your link at REI- setting it up today i had bought the montana but it was to big and too clunky and after reading your review i sent it back through a large online retailer, went to your site, and got the GPSMAP66i-thank you for the thorough review!
@Hikingguy Жыл бұрын
Thanks for your support! I still use my 66i all the time. I wish there were things that were better but in terms of handheld GPS with inReach & nav, it's still the best bet.
@dustikov 3 жыл бұрын
Good job!
@ancientplayground 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome video. I do a lot of back country stuff (mainly kayaking/ canoeing) and use a GPS quite a bit. I have been in the market for an upgrade AS WELL as getting a device that will allow me to talk to my people back in civilization and allowing them to see where I am at. This looks to be the answer for what imam. Looking for.
@Hikingguy 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you 👍 and yes, this unit should be great for that - there's also the 86i which floats but I'm not sure if they have the topo maps - but you can load marine charts onto it >>>> amzn.to/3EUaYzD
@billhackley3540 3 жыл бұрын
found a good price and picked it up. the blend of gps and inreach, yeah. finished the video this morning, thanks for posting
@Hikingguy 3 жыл бұрын
Cool cool - have fun with it && glad the video was helpful
@jongoldberg5031 4 жыл бұрын
Got one on ~02/02/2020. The Doppler RADAR is feature is working now.
@Mauronic100 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info
@jonnybkuehl878 4 жыл бұрын
This was really Great!! Just purchased one.
@Hikingguy 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Glad it was handy!
@jonnybkuehl878 4 жыл бұрын
HikingGuy.com is there a way to map rivers with the 66I ? Is this there a mapping website that maps rivers?
@Hikingguy 4 жыл бұрын
@@jonnybkuehl878 Sites like CalTopo.com have all different map layers including rivers. You can draw tracks and areas over them for whatever you need to map. And with the 66i you can record a track if you are navigating a river. Lots of options...
@bw0541 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the in-depth review! Ive been looking at purchasing this. It will be my first newer handheld GPS, so im trying to find the right one.
@Hikingguy 4 жыл бұрын
Cool, glad the review came in handy!
@chanceth5957 4 жыл бұрын
BW05 did you ever find a good one? I am looking for one as well, and was curious if you ever decided on something? I am looking for something well rounded with ease of use that has a long battery life. Thank you!
@xavieragnelli5426 2 жыл бұрын
This was very helpful thank you! There is a lot to learn on this device. It’s somewhat confusing.
@mbgvyt1 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for a review and very helpful and easy to consume how-to-guide. I have just made this purchase and got a Garmin refurbished unit on n Amazon for $100 off. In my view its 100% like new. HI have for the past several years futzed around with an Oregon 600 and have come very close to tossing it off a cliff several times. Im also now going to ditch my Spot tracker and feel that the ability to do custom messages as well as interaction with GEOS is well worth the premium for Garmin In Reach.
@Hikingguy 2 жыл бұрын
Yea, I wouldn't rely on a SPOT anymore. They were great years ago but today the ZOLEO and inReach blow it away in almost every way. And congrats on the refurb buy!
@devhowto Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the very detailed review. I have used Garmin devices on my motorcycle travels, Zumo 500, Zumo XT and 276CX now. I wanted to buy an InReach device for the SOS function, the reviews say you should get Mini 2 these days which is 350 where I live and GPSMAP 66i is just 150 more and you get a fully dedicated navigation device that could be used for hikes, on a bicycle etc. This review just confirmed it's a worthy purchase at 500. These days a lot of people are preaching smartphones but if you take the time to understand the ecosystem and don't expect iPhone Pro Max speed when panning the map there's no comparison with smartphones as they simply turn off in direct sun heat or extreme cold, have dim screens, UI elements not made to be operated with gloves etc etc etc. You have to learn to love these quirky navigation tools by Garmin and appreciate a certain level of ruggedness, then it's all good in my humble opinion.
@Hikingguy Жыл бұрын
Yea, the processor and experience don't hold a torch to a phone UNTIL the conditions get wet/cold/extreme, and then the buttons and simple interface make a lot more sense. These days I use the phone when conditions are good and then the 66i when they're not. I wish there was some more competition with outdoor handhelds to accelerate the improvements, but even without that, this thing just works.
@marcellosantosdemattos9367 4 жыл бұрын
Amazing review and you definitely made my mind to buy it ,I got a mini one but this is the one,you should work for Garmin coz this review it’s amazing 👊🏻🙏congrats and thank you so much,just subscribed on your page 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
@Hikingguy 4 жыл бұрын
Ha thank you, glad it was helpful. And I wish I worked for Garmin... I've asked them for loaners to review when they first come out but they don't even return my calls or answer emails so meh... &&& thanks for the subscribe!
@SusanMWelsh 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Are there any in person tutorials or courses / trainings on the device? In the UK (where I am originally from) we have dozens of GPS trainings including 1:1 or small group trainings on Garmin devices run by Shepherd's Walks.
@danlux4954 4 жыл бұрын
I have the Montana 680 and an inreach explorer, I think I’ll wait to get this one once they make it work like the Montana. Thanks for the info.
@jimbobxcityguy5338 4 жыл бұрын
What I did as I love the Montana ( the wife has a 66) as well was to get a PLB. ResQlink plus. by ACR. It will defineatly get help were as the 66i doesn't do the same frequencies. I looked long and hard on a PLB that would rescue us if needed. The ResQlink won't text etc but when you flip the button for rescue you will get it no mater were you are. No subscripton needed as well. Just every 5 yr's $100 get the battery changed and unit inspected by ACR. The 66i and it's type of inreach can't do that for certain. Believe me. If not search all the data and ACR has a good video explaining the differences. You have to watch the whole thing to get the picture.
@danlux4954 4 жыл бұрын
JimBob XCityguy what’s a PLB?
@thinblueline385 4 жыл бұрын
An update was pushed out to my 66i today to receive weather. Awesome!
@Hikingguy 4 жыл бұрын
Yea, working well here, going to make a new video today covering it... about time....
@thinblueline385 4 жыл бұрын
@@Hikingguy Awesome! Have you paired yours with Facebook? I have been trying but no luck so far. There are no videos on the topic either.
@Hikingguy 4 жыл бұрын
@@thinblueline385 I have not but I did with my old Explorer and it worked.
@Hikingguy 4 жыл бұрын
@@thinblueline385 I have not but I did with my old InReach Explorer... will give it a try
@Hikingguy 4 жыл бұрын
For anyone that wants to check it out, InReach weather video here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/Z9-Vg7ykuNfchok.html
@mainpilot Жыл бұрын
Love your Videos & how informative they are. What would U recommend for a SOS device with route Navigation. I can’t decide between this or the Mini.
@Hikingguy Жыл бұрын
If you want good standalone nav (without a phone) the 66i is the move
@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist 2 жыл бұрын
Super helpful review but also guide. I watched this after purchasing and learned a lot of valuable information. Thanks so much!
@CascadeBackcountry 4 жыл бұрын
I just got the 66i and I LOVE IT... but.. the setup is so clunky and convoluted. It is getting easier now that the setup is complete but I still have so many questions. The devil's in the details. Thanks for the in depth review!
@Hikingguy 4 жыл бұрын
You're welcome, glad I could help! And yea, the setup and sync is very clunky and I wish Garmin did a better job with their ecosystem of apps and programs. They need to hire away some engineers from Apple or something to smooth some stuff out. But once it's dialed-in it just works so hopefully that's some comfort.
@MiningMagnets 2 жыл бұрын
Great review. I am going to say that after seeing your review I am leaning towards the mini. I was really hoping the weather data would be there. Looks like I would be better off using my phone for GPS and satellite images.
@Hikingguy 2 жыл бұрын
The weather is good now - check out the video I have in the description for the weather update. Works well for me since the update.
@StephenMendes 3 жыл бұрын
I just bought the 66st (basically the same thing minus In-Reach) ...... thanks for video ..... and I subscribed to your channel 😊
@Hikingguy 3 жыл бұрын
Nice, the 64st is a solid choice, it should serve you well - && thanks for the sub 👍
@StephenMendes 3 жыл бұрын
@@Hikingguy I have both the 64s AND the 66st (along with lots of older models) .... I am going to make some videos about getting OSM maps onto these easily 😊 .... unfortunately, COVID has sort of turned hiking into a SOLO activity .... worst of all, it has locked us into whatever part of the world we happen to live.... hopefully it will have an end .... thanks for responding and love your channel 😊... take care of yourself
@Hikingguy 3 жыл бұрын
@@StephenMendes Thank you and yea, I hear you on COVID... thankful that I'm in SoCal with lots of great trails but I did have to cancel some very fun trips during this whole thing. Fingers crossed the end is in sight. And re:OSM maps - have you seen this guide from my site: hikingguy.com/hiking-gear/how-to-get-free-garmin-gps-maps-for-hiking/ - also have this which might be helpful hikingguy.com/how-to-hike/how-to-create-and-download-garmin-custom-maps/
@StephenMendes 3 жыл бұрын
@@Hikingguy Yes .... thanks I watched them ..... but I just did a beautiful map with Splitter and Mkgmap ..... it's not as easy to use as your software though 😊.... will be watching your channel in the future 👍
@Hikingguy 3 жыл бұрын
@@StephenMendes ahh nice, just subbed to you, looking forward to checking it out
@matt7220 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the great review and info !
@Hikingguy 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you! 👍👍👍
@George_outdoors 3 жыл бұрын
Helpful
@jamescollins1272 4 жыл бұрын
This is a LOT of work and attention to details. We dont think anyone else has gone to this level of energy in their explainations. Thanks Much! So .... do you recommend a better combination of GPS Unit and one of the other in-Reach units as a better combination for some people?
@Hikingguy 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you thank you! Glad it was helpful. If you want something different I'd go with an InReach Mini and cell phone with GaiaGPS. Just make sure you have some protection and power backup for the phone.
@Bamaoutdoors 2 жыл бұрын
Very helpful video! I do most of my adventures on water mainly rivers and swamps and I've been looking for a GPS I can use when I don't have cell service and can track me through a swamp. In your opinion would this be a good unit?
@Hikingguy 2 жыл бұрын
Yes, this is good. If you don't need inReach, get the 66sr, which as better positioning.
@Velemacheo Жыл бұрын
Thank you Hiking Guy! Beautiful work you do. I have had trouble with Active Weather app on the 66i not providing summary information for months. This is the top left tab seen upon opening Active Weather. “Waiting for Data” is all I ever get. Did the service get disconnected? The other weather tabs, radar, cloud cover, temperature, and wind seem to provide updated data correctly. iPhone 14/Verizon/latest iOS updates/rebooted countless times/Sync/reset location/Bluetooth toggle. All tried…
@Hikingguy Жыл бұрын
I would try updating your firmware. Also, check on the Explore app and see if you are getting all the weather data. If all that fails, I'd contact Garmin support.
@ole-bboy5875 2 жыл бұрын
Hey Cris just came across you channel looking for a new gps/satellite communicator. Great channel the info and depth you go into for all things hiking and outdoor adventure is excellent wish I came across your site sooner. I was looking for a satellite communication device a year ago and ended up purchasing a inreach explorer+ . I already had a Montana 680t and figured all I really needed was a communicator for the areas I hunt and fish with no cell reception. I'm really liking the 66i because it looks like combines both into one. Looks easy to toggle thru the screen modes and also takes a micro SD card for hunt maps. Think I'm going to sell my Montana and inreach explorer+ and get the 66i hopefully the newer ones the firmware will be already updated. Thanks for the indepth review.
@Hikingguy 2 жыл бұрын
Yea, the 66i is ideal if you want both devices in one. I've been using it for a few years now and it works great. Just update the firmware when you first get it to avoid some headaches.
@jameskeough4620 6 ай бұрын
Thx for the informative and well-done vid. Why not go inside to avoid the traffic/aircraft/wind noise? I realise gps needs satellite view, but this unit works pretty well indoors.
@AF1US Жыл бұрын
Great review - do you still have a reference for the screen savers?
@kpcscience 24 күн бұрын
Thanks for all of the great information you share on these Garmin devices. I was wondering if you were able to tell me if Proximity Alarms do not work when the device is in battery saver mode and is asleep? I normally have mine go to sleep after about 10 sec to preserve battery life but notice that I was not getting any proximity alerts? Thanks
@joeshell123 4 жыл бұрын
Great video - very considered. I hit subscribe :)
@crishazzard3129 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Glad it was helpful!
@billwilliams2703 2 жыл бұрын
HI, Thank you for putting this together, very helpful. I chose the 66i mainly for the InReach capability and will be using it while fly fishing. I am a bit disabled and my wife wants to see where I am and be able to communicate via text if needed. My question to you is the following: Given this was done 3 years ago could you address the updates Garmin may have made to this unit like the user interface, Birdseye technology, firmware issues, etc. Or is there a newer version of this video that I could watch with all the latest information and how to's? Thank you sir..
@Hikingguy 2 жыл бұрын
Yes, new firmware has made this stable and it's solid now. Birdseye not great but weather is good and overall is a solid unit.
@yokehuatgoh 3 жыл бұрын
Got one. The Stealth Mode Infrared Hyper CoMotion Expedition Hybrid Live Tracker feature is working now.
@Hunters_Laptop 3 жыл бұрын
I was waiting for that! I Liked the Stealth Mode Infrared Hyper BI-Motion Expedition Hybrid Live Tracker feature but by combining BOTH Hybrid Live Tracker features into one feature, I am sold! Wheeeeeeeeeeeeee!
@yokehuatgoh 3 жыл бұрын
LOL :)
@2too 4 жыл бұрын
What 66i needs back light to see screen? Gpsmap64s don´t need light in bright daylight to see screen.
@jctxcboy36 2 жыл бұрын
Just got my 66i ready for an elk hunt, still figuring out the device
@hollernathan 3 жыл бұрын
Can you do a tutorial on the Garmin explorer app for making routes and tracks? I have the 66sr and would love to learn how to best use the app with this device. Thank you for all of the lessons.
@Hikingguy 3 жыл бұрын
Good idea, I'll make a video for the Explore app for sure, stay tuned!
@JimRodgers 4 жыл бұрын
I've been using the Garmin GPSMAP 62s since 2011 and it's still going strong. In 2015 I purchased the DeLorme inReach SE and it's performed well. But now I'm looking at the GPSMAP 66i as a replacement for both, which it seems to be. One thing no one has covered yet is the navigation tracking - when you turn the unit on and start walking, does it automatically start basic navigation tracking? (I'm not referring to "LiveTrack"). I'm assuming it does but I haven't heard it mentioned in any review yet. Great review, thanks for taking the time!
@Hikingguy 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you, glad the review was helpful. The 66i should fit the bill perfectly. The unit does standard tracking like other Garmin units. You can save a track, reset the trip log, continue your track when you power on, etc.
@spartyhikerfromme5492 Жыл бұрын
Note on multi-band features for 66 (and 67) series. All models have GPS and Galileo, and that is all that the 66i offers. The 66s and 66st add GLONASS, while the 66sr adds both GLONASS and QZSS. The new 67i adds QZSS (but not GLONASS) while the 67 has all 4. All of this information is taken directly from the Garmin website.
@Escabar74 3 жыл бұрын
Got one few days ago. For me (i'm from Siberia) one of the most important things about 66i is "NOTE: The device does not charge when it is outside the approved temperature range (from 0 to 40 C)." I don't know yet how it will work in our mountains in winter (below -20 C). If charge it under jacket, i worry that usb-port has corrosion and the device brakes down quite fast. If 66i has replaceble battery it will be a perfect device ever (for me, who used garmin dakota 20 for more than 12 years. Dakota stiil alive:))).
@Hikingguy 3 жыл бұрын
Interesting to know, I haven't taken it to those temp extremes and tried to recharge. I have been using it heavily for almost 2 years and no corrosion for me, just some scratching and wear on the plastic.
@mickilkr 7 ай бұрын
If used as a bike computer… is the 66i able to keep track of ‘hangtime’ for the length of a trip? Hang time being time spent in the air while hitting jumps. Any advice is appreciated, great videos and thanks in advance!
@elcontrastador 4 жыл бұрын
Appreciate the review...well done. I'm a dirt biker and want a tough compact unit for exploring and to be lite for tracking my hare scramble races. Is this still the best unit available, in your opinion? Anything come out to look at since you've made this vid?
@Hikingguy 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks... and yea, this unit is far from perfect but prob the best dedicated handheld out there now. You should be good to bang and thrash this guy without much problem.
@josh8058 4 жыл бұрын
Great video mate I just purchased one but now you have me a bit concerned. Most of my use will be in valleys recording my own track local to the device, so hopefully the GPS works good enough. Your example with the track going up and down the side of the canyon concerns me a little.
@Hikingguy 4 жыл бұрын
The GPS works better than pretty much any other handheld GPS out there. The signal dropout when in the shadow of the wall of the Grand Canyon would happen with any GPS. If
@jaynz247 2 жыл бұрын
Hi great video thanks-I am learning a lot about my 66i! At 32 minutes when you panned forwards and put a way point on the track in front did you have to hit enter first to click on the track point before you hit MARK? thanks
@Hikingguy 2 жыл бұрын
Just move the cursor and hit MARK
@richardmacpherson3924 3 жыл бұрын
Excellent video. When I first pulled it up I wondered what could take over an hour to review. Every minute was helpful and it was over before I knew it. I will be buying the 66i based on this review. And I won't be disappointed when I encounter the weaknesses, aka cons, because I already know what they are. Thanks, Cris. Great job.
@Hikingguy 3 жыл бұрын
Ah, thank you, really nice note and glad the video was helpful. And believe me, when I made this video and saw how long it was so I cringed , but I thought everything was important and people's lives might potentially depend on this thing, so it is what it is. I still use my 66i on every hike, it's my goto GPS that I record all my trail guides with. Have fun with it and thank you again!
@richardmacpherson3924 3 жыл бұрын
@@Hikingguy Hi again, Cris. I bought the 66i and I've spent several hours (seriously) going through your video. Watch, pause, try it out, rewind, do it again, etc. I'm a slow learner. Anyway, I'm having trouble with the routing feature. I create the routes on BaseCamp and download them to the 66i. The problem is when I try to "go" it won't start because a whole bunch of "points" have been added, presumably by BaseCamp, and it exceeds the 66i's capability. I've researched this online and found many others have encountered this same problem. Some suggest an onerous workaround or other ways to deal with it. To me this is a huge problem and I'm hoping there is a simple solution. Any ideas, like changing settings or even another mapping program? Thanks again. -Rick MacPherson
@Hikingguy 3 жыл бұрын
@@richardmacpherson3924 So what's happening in that Basecamp is throwing in "shaping points" which are counting as route points in the 66i (I think). Can you try removing all the shaping points and set a max of 50 route points? Here's a screenshot > ibb.co/yyDZpTr
@Hikingguy 3 жыл бұрын
@@richardmacpherson3924 This may also be helpful > hikingguy.com/how-to-hike/what-is-a-gpx-file/
@ralphgardave680 3 жыл бұрын
Good video
@whiteunicornDR659 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the great review. Looking to buy the 66i shortly. Do you know if the ‘bugs’ have been ironed out and what the latest is in terms of weather updates?
@Hikingguy 2 жыл бұрын
Yes, just update the firmware and it's a solid experience.
@edzed3865 2 жыл бұрын
Thnx a lot! How do u get to the green that shows food and drink, hospitals, fuel services , cities, shopping, etc
@Hikingguy 2 жыл бұрын
POI database - hit the FIND button and you get a list
@dianecafferata9506 3 жыл бұрын
Really helpful video! Thank you. So I managed to download a route from All Trails, and it did come up in the Route Planner, but instead of going to the ways-to-calculate choices after you pressed Go, it warned me that I couldn't have more than 50 waypoints. Because i couldn't get to those choices, I couldn't get it to alert me the way it did for you. It did act like a track which I could follow, but on a more complicated trail, I'd like it to alert me to choices at junctions. Did it not work because the trail I chose had too many waypoints built in? Can I not use All Trails as a source?
@Hikingguy 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the note and glad the video was helpful. So a few things. > A route will give you "turn by turn" directions and a track will give you off-trail alerts (you're off the line). If you do a route, the Garmin will pick the route for you, so it's always better to use and import as a track. > The alarms used to be auto, but now you have to enable them in "Marine Settings" > support.garmin.com/en-US/?faq=U8pafKBFr39rpNXfES0Y76 > This article may be helpful for you - hikingguy.com/how-to-hike/what-is-a-gpx-file/
@guyyaffa8235 2 жыл бұрын
Great review. Just purchase one today. One question ? Can you use the SOS feature if your not signed up to the Inreach service. ?
@Hikingguy 2 жыл бұрын
No unfortunately you need a subscription for SOS
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