Garmin GPSMAP 67i vs Montana 700i / 750i

[@thryce82]

appreciate this guys work. seems he is paying for all this out of pocket and they go for >400 + . He has literally 10 of these things. plus i mean a subsciption and activation fee. helped me so far a lot more than channels posting rehashed garmin adds.... they are so annoying. glad he actually shows it being used. 2 thumbs up

[@outdooremergencytech]

Thank you for the compliment and thumbs up. Yah, I have 12 or more of these and none of them have been free. I'm planning on adding the Garmin Tread series soon, but I'll be starting with the least expensive of those as they are the most expensive. I have a lot of videos planned for 2024 and many more ideas to keep growing the channel. Thank you for stopping by and leaving the comment. Rick

[@cottonsky.]

About my experience hiking,climbing in the Swiss Alps and also with bike and car i will stay with my 750i. It Is big, i know but for me is really good. I have the Mini 2 too and Delta Tactix watch. Many times a had been in the midle of nowhere, with snow, really windy,high altitud and i had no problem at all with the 750i. The lowest temperature that i was with the Montana 750i was -28 Celsius and worked pretty good. Battery is keeping long time. In bad weather, low and high temperature works amazing. The reason to buy the Mini 2 is because i want have a second change if i lose the Montana 750i. Cheers 👍

[@outdooremergencytech]

Thank you for sharing your experience and what works for you. It's great for everyone to read this. Thanks, Rick

[@JimRodgers]

Watching friends use other touch screen Garmin navigators while hiking convinced me to never buy one. Once it starts raining, operating the device via touch screen becomes very difficult. The raindrops interfere with the screen's ability to detect touch. Great comparison of these two devices, I've been curious about the new Montana products and how they stack up to the other Garmin units.

[@outdooremergencytech]

Good information. I was not aware of this issue. Thanks, Rick

[@spmadeinusa4594]

This might be the conventional wisdom had I not worked with veterans who made their iPhones work for them in the field in Iraq & Afghanistan. Granted it was a desert environment but when it rained they moved under light cover. And for the remaining 95% of the time - no issues.

[@outdooremergencytech]

Thanks again for some great information for myself and others reading this. Rick

[@bastiendocquois2104]

Thank you very much for this review. It's exactly what I needed to watch.

[@outdooremergencytech]

Glad I could help. Let me know if you have any questions. Rick

[@chriss9785]

Thank you, that was just the review I needed to work out which unit I should go with - 67i.

[@outdooremergencytech]

Glad I could help. Let me know if you ever have any questions. Rick

[@josebello1997]

Hola, que tal, que configuracion de perfiles y actividad para usar el gpsmap 67 en un vehículo 4x4 todo terreno?

[@outdooremergencytech]

English Translation: Hello, how are you, what profile and activity configuration to use GPSMAP 67 in a 4x4 all-terrain vehicle? I would use DRIVING for Profile. The Activity is when I start navigating, whether I'm hiking or driving. I may not understand your question correctly, but please reply with additional information if I misunderstood you. Also, don't hesitate to contact Garmin directly. Rick

[@motohelibungee]

I have a Montana 700i, but would like to get a Mini 2 for Moto Trips on a Dualsport to save weight in the Colorado Alpine Loop. Do I have to pay for 2 separate Garmin accounts to use both? I can’t easily switch InReach Account for each product?

[@outdooremergencytech]

You can use one subscription and switch between devices. I do this all the time as I decide what device to review or take with me on a trip. Garmin has also made it easier to switch between subscription in the field now with the Messenger App. See the link below for more information about switching devices with one subscription. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eaumo2BmbNV_qqs Let me know if you have any other questions. Rick

[@ElmoUnk1953]

Hey Rick, excellent video. Thanks to you I’m probably going with the 67i and pairing it to my iPad for when I’m driving in the wilderness. I just did an experiment with my Fenix 5x Plus around the neighborhood and it did great, so I’m going to presume the 67i will perform just as well. Thanks 😊

[@outdooremergencytech]

Excellent choice and my Fenix 7X also pairs with my 67i. Rick

[@turtles4health]

That’s very cool. I didn’t know they can pair with a tablet.

[@outdooremergencytech]

I'm going to look into if or how the Fenix pairs with my tablet. I'll let you know what I find out. Rick

[@ElmoUnk1953]

@@outdooremergencytech Hi Rick. Early March 2024, and during a road trip from Dallas to Houston after the April 8, 2004 eclipse, My iPad would link with both my 67i and my Fenix 5x Plus as I was driving. But you had to pick one to use at a time. I preferred the 67i but it doesn’t have the same ease of use as my Fenix 5x Plus as far as recording my movement. If I needed a large high resolution map with a lot of run time, pairing the 67i and iPad seemed to be a good combination. Thanks again for the information. Andy C.

[@outdooremergencytech]

I agree that the typical battery life of about 6 days on the 67i with an iPad seems like a good combination for you situation. I haven't used it that way but you have started me thinking about using it that way myself for some situations. Rick

[@johnmknox]

Can you get good mapping on the Garmin products like the 67i and 750i for South America, particularly the Andes and Patagonia?

[@outdooremergencytech]

First, you do get detailed "worldwide" maps on the GPSMAP 67i, but not the 66i. I don't have my Montana with me today so I just talked with Garmin about the Montana 700i / 750i and here's what they said. The Montana 700i & 750 operate like the 66i. You only get sections of the world, and you may get South America maps if you buy the 700 series in South America. You can always get more detailed maps by purchasing them or if you get the Outdoor Maps+ subscription for $49.99 per year but they don't have as much to offer on maps compared to the 67i. I suspect the Montana series is due for an upgrade soon, but Garmin would not tell me anything about that. If you want more information, I would recommend you call and talk to Garmin Customer Support as I am at the limit of my knowledge of the maps on the Montana series. Rick

[@hollernathan]

Hi Rick, have you ever tried the Tusita silicone case on the gpsmap 67? Just got one and I’m loving the grip and added protection.

[@outdooremergencytech]

I sure haven't, but I'll check it out. Thanks for the tip. Rick

[@outdooremergencytech]

I just bought it. I'll do a review on it this week. Rick

[@Trad-Am]

I ended going 67i for backcountry Snowmobiling. Main reason, the 67i is considerably smaller, and buttons can be used with gloves on, and way better battery life. Now I can wire in a charger on my Sled, but mounting the Montana is gonna get beat up, knocked off, etc. Riding tight technical treed terrain, and the sled gets rolled over, to get unstuck, ( trust me, it's easier). I just wish I had the 7s guage cluster, that keeps track of other sled that have that polaris guage. It's an on a map display, showing where each rider in your group is, accurate to 3 feet.

[@outdooremergencytech]

I know you track other riders in your group if they all had inReach satellite communicators, but they would need to have the professional plan. That's something I have talked with Garmin about several times and will probably get myself soon so I can show people how it works in future videos. Rick

[@Trad-Am]

@@outdooremergencytech : That would be a great feature! I spent a few hours looking it up online, and couldn't find anything definitive. It would be really great if it would connect to the Polaris 7s display, with ride command, but that's probably too much to hope for. The Trail tech voyager pro is supposed to, but that's yet another device. Would be nice if these companies would play together better.

[@toomasmirka2049]

Is there any information when the new gpsmap marine model will be released?

[@outdooremergencytech]

Garmin is really tight lipped about what's coming out but I will bring out new videos as soon as I hear something from them. Rick

[@pizzasuits]

I work on a reservation out in Washington. Looking for a gps to mark trail heads that I can drive to then exit the truck and continue on by foot through the brush for miles. Would Montana work? Thanks.

[@outdooremergencytech]

The Montana would work for you, but my opinion is it's best in a vehicle and not as good on foot. If you want something good for navigating there, plus being great for hiking or backpacking, I personally would go with the Garmin GPSMAP 67i. I have both devices, plus the Mini 2, and for that matter the Mini 2 would work well, but you would have to rely on being synced to your phone more and using the Explore App and Messenger App. I was born in Tacoma and raised in Washington and Oregon so I know the area fairly well. I would like to help more if you can provide a little more information. Do you need it primarily for off-road driving directions with very little hiking, or do you need it more for hiking or backpacking? The problem with the Montana is that it's extremely large and heavy, plus it really needs to be plugged into your vehicle to keep charging as the battery will die quickly. I will never claim to be the expert. This is only my opinion on using all of these satellite communicators here in Colorado. Let me know if you have any other questions or if you would like to provide additional information. Rick

[@pizzasuits]

@ Thanks for the details Rick! I primarily work out in remote watershed areas both in and outside of Toppenish, such as the Mt. Adams range. I have a horrible sense of direction, so I would need the GPS for the on-road portion of the trip (preferable turn-by turn- navigation) as well as off-road portions such as the back roads and off road trails with no signage, and no internet connectivity. For example, I may need to drive down a remote stretch of highway, then turn off the highway down an unmarked road. I might have to drive down the twisty unmarked road for miles with many forks, then park the truck, then walk a mile or two to a specific spot/ location. Locations are usually areas where I need to retrieve things like streamflow measurements or perhaps drop/collect equipment from waterways at a specific spot that I need to be able to retrieve at a later date. Always in the middle of nowhere. I definitely don’t want to rely on my personal phone for these things. I prefer a sturdy GPS that has simple waypoint features that I can easily label and get to again. Maybe even a feature that traces my path so that I may be able to record the rout and backtrack. I’m new to GPS so my vernacular is likely off lol. Yep, direction isn’t much of a problem when I’m with a coworker such as a tribal member who grew up in the area, but when it’s just me I need a GPS that can get me to marked spots again and again without fail. Thanks again.

[@outdooremergencytech]

It sounds like the Montana 700i or 750i would be the best for you. The 750i can take geolocated photos so you can find the waypoint in the future but it also has the photo referenced to it. The Montana 700i/750i also has a case you can get to hang in on your backpack. I have the carrying case plus the window mount with usb cord that I can continue to charge when I'm driving. I will leave links below for additional information. Garmin Montana 700i: amzn.to/4fl8cFn Garmin Montana 750i: amzn.to/4hLODru Montana 700i/750i Backpack Carry Case: amzn.to/3CoUHWL Montana 700 Series Suction Cup Mount with Speaker: amzn.to/48ORcFo Let me know if you have any other questions I can help with. Rick

[@pizzasuits]

@ I checked out both the Gar Montana and the Gar 67 at the Capella’s store… just to get a visual. I’m genuinely impressed by both. The only two things that put me off from the Montana is the fact that it’s a touch screen (might not be the best for extreme environments) and the software suite (might be too complex and overkill for what I need). If the Gar 67(i) can calculate routs on-road/ off-road, and has waypoints (editable w/labels) and tracking capabilities, then the 67 might be the way to go. Also if I can set the vehicle portion of a trip/route to stay on the road whilst driving to a waypoint ONLY until i want it to lead me to the proper designated turn off , I would be fine with that. I know that Montana has a camera, but do you know if 67/67i has one? Thanks Rick!Your vids are very helpful!

[@outdooremergencytech]

First, the 67i does not have a camera. Second, I did some navigation tests with the 67i. The first video below is a recent one I shot while driving and there are two more about tracking and TracBack below that. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gWfTiYduqJuHZ5I kzbin.info/www/bejne/e3-QqXmOntJ6q7s kzbin.info/www/bejne/kF6siJRnpdFsnsk Let me know if you have more questions. Rick

[@reckonill]

Just discovered your channel...curious your thoughts on a device with satellite maps for the purpose of hunting? I do not use a smart phone (ever), but will scout via my home computer. Want something I can use to navigate when I'm in the woods to transferred waypoints and was leaning towards the 67i

[@outdooremergencytech]

I apologize for the late reply. I was on a fishing trip in SW Colorado. I have been using the 67i a lot and it has become my number one satellite communicator, and it has great maps and navigation features. You can see the GPSMAP 67i Playlist here. kzbin.info/aero/PLinHuRHy8OYcd_GBs-P4sBQW4_wnK6WZ7 Let me know if you have any other questions. Rick

[@reckonill]

@@outdooremergencytech No apology necessary. I've been leaning towards a 67i, but I do not use a smart phone. I can use a computer to keep it update but I'm curious where I will have trouble without the smartphone...is there any loss of feature you are aware of?

[@outdooremergencytech]

You will have all of the features without a smartphone. The great thing about the 67i is that it is a standalone device and needs no smartphone. It is more convenient when you can also use your smartphone, but the smartphone is un-necessary. Let me know if you have any other questions. Rick

[@reckonill]

@@outdooremergencytech Appreciate it

[@bthemedia]

@@reckonillone consideration for me, is the replaceable battery. Search “battery pack” on the garmin website and you can see prior models has replaceable batteries, but now only the Montana. So the gps map 67i/etc device life is as long as the battery… for $500+ that may be a consideration vs continuous battery life.

[@bthemedia]

Great tips… I LOVE the replaceable battery (the 700/700i/750i) will LAST a lot longer “useful ownership life” since you can swap out batteries for $40 or so. Sadly much less “useful operational life” on one battery… perhaps due to screen usage? I just find it really hard to spend $300-700 on a an “electronic device” whose battery will die in 5+ years (like phones).

[@outdooremergencytech]

All good points. There are some negatives but being able to contact SOS and 2-way message outweighs the negatives for me. Thanks for leaving the comment. Rick

[@bthemedia]

@@outdooremergencytech Montana has InReach messaging and SOS as well. The replaceable battery just might be to be a weatherproofing issue. It is just a big beast too.

[@outdooremergencytech]

I do believe it is the largest of all the devices, unless you start talking about the Garmin Tread Series, but those are absolutely designed for use in off-roading, 4-wheeling, or off-road racing. Rick

[@hollernathan]

Hi Rick, what micro SD card do you use for the gpsmap 67? I’m looking for one that works out of the box without having to format.

[@outdooremergencytech]

I use the ScanDisk Extreme Pro 32gb SD card. Here's an Amazon like for it if you want to check it out. amzn.to/466wrSK. Let me know if you have any other questions. Rick

[@AG-en5y]

Great advice thank you 🙏🏻 How about 67i for your vehicle with gps? Would it be too small to use?

[@outdooremergencytech]

No. I use it in my truck some times, but it is nicer to have the larger 750i's display and touch screen in that situation. Let me know if you have any other questions. Rick

[@andreadalessio5276]

Ciao e grazie per tutte le tue info . Posso chiederti se per favore hai un link della custodia per il Montana 700i che hai mostrato nel video? In Italia non trovi nulla di simile. Grazie mille

[@outdooremergencytech]

Translation: Hello and thanks for all your info. Can I ask if you please have a link to the case for the Montana 700i that you showed in the video? In Italy you can't find anything similar. A thousand thanks Here is the case my buddy uses for his Montana 700i/750i. amzn.to/3VETqSv I only use my 750i in my truck and here is the window mount I use. amzn.to/4bXJ0TX Let me know if you have any other questions. Rick

[@popeantichrist8847]

I have a question sir I have an external antenna for my Garmin Montana 750i but is there a powered antenna? I work in the fiber optic industry and I need something a little more precise up in the hills, so if you know of an amplified antenna for a Garmin Montana 750i that would be much appreciated thank you sir.

[@outdooremergencytech]

I would love to help you out on this one but I honestly don't know the answer. I recommend you call Garmin technical support. They've always been extremely helpful with my questions. Rick

[@popeantichrist8847]

@@outdooremergencytech Thank you sir

[@jslawsby_W5GI]

Just found your channel and am looking to get my first GPS. Was trying to decide between these two so thanks so much. I spend a lot of time in the Caribbean and it seems from an earlier comment that the 67i has world maps. Does the messaging work worldwide or only in the US? Thanks for any information

[@outdooremergencytech]

The Garmin satellite communicators have global, pole-to-pole coverage so you'll be fine no matter where you go. If you're on foot most of the time I would go with the 67i. If you're in jeeps, ATVs, etc, I would look hard at the Montana 750i (that has photos). If you are both on foot and in vehicles, I would go with the 67i. Let me know if you have any other questions. Rick

[@jslawsby_W5GI]

@@outdooremergencytech​​⁠thanks so much for your reply. It will probably be mostly out of vehicle so think I’ll go with the 67i. I can always add the 750i down the road. Saw your video about studying for your tech exam. Good luck. I got my tech, general and extra in the course about 3.5 weeks last winter. I’ve gone down the fan rabbit hole hard

[@outdooremergencytech]

The 67i is my favorite satellite communicator. It's hard to go wrong with it, other then it is a little tech heavy. I have the 67i training playlist and I'm in the process of updating it. I just started remaking the videos today so keep an eye out for those. They'll probably be uploaded in October. That's great to hear about you passing all of those ham radio exams. I've been so busy that I haven't sat for the technician exam yet. It's coming soon though. Do you have any advice as I will probably be following you down that rabbit hole. Rick

[@jslawsby_W5GI]

@@outdooremergencytech I used ham radio prep for the first 2 and ham test online for the 3rd As far as the rabbit hole, depends on where you think you’ll be spending your time… it really is the hobby of 1,000 hobbies. I got right into DX, then got into ARES stuff. I’ve also gotten into Meshtastic a little and even been playing with Linux a little. Happy to answer any more specific questions you have. I think it’s fewest you can test online now.

[@outdooremergencytech]

I want to be prepared to communicate in any emergency, and the other thing is I am going to start covering ham radios on this channel, starting with handhelds and then moving into portable stations. I have a lot to learn but I'm going to be taking people on the journey with me. I look forward to many future discussions with you. Rick

[@keiththompson2289]

How are you mounting that on your pack?

[@outdooremergencytech]

It's the Garmin Backpack Tether amzn.to/3UclSLj I have tried several others out but this one works great, except if you're a hunter, then maybe the Velcro sound would scare the deer away. Rick

[@lifepathvideos]

Can you use the 67i as a driving navigation GPS?

[@outdooremergencytech]

You can use City Navigator Maps from Garmin but it is an extra charge and is something I have not used yet. You can search for "Garmin City Navigator" to learn more about it. I will help more if I can but this is something I don't have much information on and you may want to call and talk to Garmin Customer Service about it. Rick

[@toomasmirka2049]

Can I use the Bluechart maps in 67i?

[@outdooremergencytech]

First, I don't have any first hand experience with this but support.garmin says that it is available on other handheld devices but the 1-foot contours might not be displayed. Also, there is a note that the Bluechart g2 is discontinued. I'm seeing another page from support.garmin that does not recommend using BlueChart with other handheld devices. I would recommend you call Garmin and ask this question directly. I will make a note to ask them myself and then respond back here with what I find out. Rick

[@Youmas100]

Battery life without daily charge is essential?

[@outdooremergencytech]

The 67i will give you about 6 days of battery life and I still like to carry a portable charger with me, but the Montana 700i and 750i's battery will die within a day, depending on how you use it. I would not intend on using the Montana unless you had it plugged into your off-road vehicle, ATV, etc. Let me know if you have any other questions. Rick

[@cicloturistiimprovvisati1718]

67i has. multiband technology and 700 series not. It's true?

[@outdooremergencytech]

The 67i definitely Multi-GNSS and Multi-Band settings but the 700i and 750i only have GPS and GPS+GALILEO. I hope that helps. Let me know if you have any other questions. Rick

[@cicloturistiimprovvisati1718]

@@outdooremergencytech Thanks a lot. I wear glasses so I'd like the screen dimension on Montana 700i but the more precision of 67i is also interesting.

[@BSHK808]

Usually with electronics, they tell you how much storage it has but they don't always tell you how much space the operating system already takes up first on that storage. I'm assuming the Montana has a beefier operating system after watching this lol.

[@outdooremergencytech]

You're probably correct. Thanks for bringing this up. I'll check into it. Rick

[@theMekanik]

How do you charge it?? Damn man why don’t ppl use USBC charging by now. Ppl are so backwards

[@outdooremergencytech]

A USB-C charging cable comes with the 67i. The Montana 750i use the USB-2A cable. Rick

[@MrPaxel14]

5:00 who is “they”?😳 now I’m scared to press it😅

[@outdooremergencytech]

LOL, just consider your worst dreams. The local search and rescue teams will be dispatched to your location. Rick

[@jaredwhite489]

Had the 750i. It was to bulky!!! And the screen was to glitchy.

[@outdooremergencytech]

It is a lot larger device and I only use it if I'm primarily going to be driving and off-roading. I prefer the GPSMAP 67i and the inReach Mini 2. Rick

[@spmadeinusa4594]

Semi-Pro tip - If you are going to review a piece of new technology, familiarize yourself with the features before recording the video. Just a thought.

[@outdooremergencytech]

Much appreciated. I am working on scripting out my videos now so I am taking advice such as yours as I make new videos. Thank you for the tip. Rick

[@ThanksForTheLaugh]

You should ask for your money back…. Oh wait

[@lymancopps5957]

Touch screen Garmin GPSs really don't work well with water sports. Once the screen or your fingers get wet it doesn't work well at all. You need the buttons if you use it on the water. I learned that the hard way going from a GPSMAP 60sx to an Oregon. I am now ready to jump to a 67i.

[@outdooremergencytech]

That's good information to know about the touch screen. The 67i is my favorite satellite communicator now. Rick

[@jimb7553]

Why you’re standing in the shade vs the bright sun light behind you is why I stopped watching after a couple minutes

[@outdooremergencytech]

I appreciate the tip and advice. There is much I have learned over the years and that is one of them, plus shooting a video to early in the morning before I have the sun shining on me. There is much to learn and sometimes I would like to take a lot of old videos down. I may end up remaking many of them then making the bad ones private. I would appreciate any more honest advice you have in the future. Rick

[@jimbobxcityguy5338]

I must tell you your information is wrong on the battery life on the 700i. I have used it now since it first came out. All day long on hikes all across usa. It runs soon as we hit the trailhead to when we get back. The battery never get's below 80%. Please learn how to use these things.

[@outdooremergencytech]

Every device may be slightly different and my observations are based on many field tests, not only from my 750i but a friends 750i. I'm glad to hear other people's opinions and experiences. Thank you for letting me know how you like your700i's battery life. Rick

[@jimbobxcityguy5338]

Seems a 700i is a 700i. How can one guy get long long battery life and another not so? I believe it's in how to use it. I mean you for one didn't know the name of the type of cable used as well as the memory in it so I don't think you know how to use this and how to carry it. Putting a gps like these up high on your pack strap is odd. So Don't run lights on the screen outside. Don't need it on this unit. Also double touch the display to set it off but the unit still is tracking and navigating. Simple to do. Works well. Also for those who are considering one the size isn't anything to be turned from. It fits find in my pockets,also the front chest strap on my pack in a pouch that my Montana 680 fit into. The weight seems about the same as my 680 as well. I've owned a ton of all kinds of gpsr's since 1995. Marine,Hiking,Auto. And this 700 is the cat's meow. This as well as yours if my opinion.

[@outdooremergencytech]

You're right about one thing. The battery life depends on how you use it. I put mine through a lot during the time I test it so that may be your answer. I appreciate you bringing up some good points and I'm going to do some more field tests on my 750i but I would like to ask you to be more respectful in your comments. I have made some mistakes while testing but I will always give you my honest opinion as I test these. Rick