Walk with an Outdoor GPS - Montana 700

[@norkamalbinarahmanarahman9600]

Just bought it. Yet to test it on my Motorbike. I love the big screen.

[@antonybarter7219]

A superb video... I have the 700 and find it an absolutely fantastic device. I love your local area for walks - currently trying to convince the other half to move there :-)

[@ukgpstraining]

Good luck with the persuading process. Why not bring her away for the weekend and you can join me on one of our GPS Training courses. Of course you will have to treat her to a couple of nights away in a nice hotel! Stay safe.

[@68lee92]

한글 언어 지원 되나요 해외직구 할려 하는데요?

[@RogertheDodge]

I've just bought this device, case and lanyard after having a lovely chat about gps devices with a nice lady I believe is your wife, Can't wait to head to the hills and try it out, I find it is a perfect size and not too big, which I had my doubts at first as it was difficult to tell from pictures, but I'm glad I went for the Montana 700 , thanks to your hiking and product videos

[@ukgpstraining]

Many thanks for your kind words, they are very much appreciated. Enjoy your walking, you have a great piece of kit guiding you!

[@HexForger]

So, roughly 5h 37m walk used around 70% of the battery juice. Somehow I got much better results with my 700 (which I've got from you guys and am very pleased with!). Partially perhaps because I don't use Bluetooth on my device? Last year I took my Montana 700 for a week's worth of pretty rough (but rewarding!) hiking in the Lake District and I must say, 700 passed the test with flying colours . It's an excellent device though not without some minor flaws in software design. I always carry a printed TOPO 1:25k map, together with a compass, and Montana 700 completes my setup flawlessly. I keep its display off most of the time (the double-tap feature shown in the video) as I know the direction in which I'm supposed to go, and sometimes use the unit to verify or correct my bearing pretty fast. I reckon, if I kept Montanta 700's display on all the time it would probably run out of just as quick (especially with the Bluetooth on!) , but the way I used it the unit continued operating on a single charge for 6 hikes, around 40 (!) hours in total. That's a pretty impressive result if you ask me!

[@ukgpstraining]

Well observed, but as this unit has been used in the office a lot during the week before I forgot to notice the backlight was 'always on' so for the first half of the walk. I was draining the battery with this. I thought nobody would notice, but well done for doing so! Glad you enjoying your Montana 700, its a lovely GPS unit.

[@Danim24]

@@ukgpstraining We noticed :-) was gonna comment but it seems you've covered it. Thanks. Just need to decided if I want to upgrade from my Garmin Tactix watch for the Montana.

[@juanluisagp]

Great vídeo!

[@ukgpstraining]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it. Stay safe.

[@fernandoeijiono]

Great review Bro. Thanks a lot for sharing it.

[@ukgpstraining]

No problem 👍

[@kristaps2010]

wow just noticed with wifi on the battery of gps runs out fast. 96% at start and 9 miles to go battery is 54%

[@ukgpstraining]

I have not experienced this, but I will certainly check it out. Thanks for the heads up.

[@RaymondoLeeTravel]

Thank you 🙏 for this lots of useful information

[@ukgpstraining]

Glad it was helpful!

[@RaymondoLeeTravel]

@@ukgpstraining yes it really was happy new year 🥳

[@linasbildusas3843]

You walked 17 miles, you are a bad ass!

[@scoobysienna]

great videp..im thinking 700i the past 6 month i have been using komoot app.is there more routes in the 700 for peaks ect then a app..

[@anja6807]

Hello thanks for your wonderful video, but it’s very difficult for me to see the screen and understand what you mean, many greetings from Germany😊

[@informationtransmitter599]

Anyone know what the music is in this video?

[@SgtMajor82]

Does this show the direction change as you approach or as you get there? I Just bought one and haven't had chance to use it mountain biking yet. It would be no good when you're on the track junction for the change. The GPX line width can't be changed so you can see it from a distance, so you have to rely on the direction arrow and that would be no good when you zoom by a junction, so does it show the change as you approach?

[@ukgpstraining]

Sadly you can't get it to function the way you are wanting when off road(which I agree would be far better). Sadly this is down to the OS map not being routable, as you do get type of functionality for your on road cycling.

[@davyboy1379]

Hello I've been looking at this unit. Can you tell me when it is raining how does the touchscreen perform? Is it still usable whilst walking in the rain? I currently use my mobile phone with OS maps. When it is raining the screen is useless.

[@ukgpstraining]

Yes, the screen is no problem in the rain, here is my second 'walk and talk' with the Montana. As you will see I use it in some fairly bad conditions - kzbin.info/www/bejne/aZzKlYCcetOVq7c

[@DaveCullen-k9t]

Ive got rhe 67i. Purchased from yourselves. I really wouldnt mind a touch screen model and bigger screen, for my ageing eyes . Not bothered about the extra size and weight etc. Will my 1,25k mapping just swap over. Also what would happen to my inreach subscription John?

[@ukgpstraining]

Yes, your 1:25k map card will swap into a Montana GPS unit. If you went to the Montana 750i you can also transfer your inReach subscription over onto the new unit. I hope this helps.

[@quadrolizer]

Helped me to get one of these 👍🏻

[@ukgpstraining]

Glad it helped in some way.

[@paulboyle9605]

Really enjoying this series of walks and talks. Very informative and a massive help narrowing down my choice of gps. Would it be possible to see the satmap active 20 next ? Regards Paul

[@ukgpstraining]

Paul, thanks for your feedback, a number of people have been asking me to do a video using the SatMap. Yes, I will take the SatMap Active 20 out next weekend for a good walk, watch this space.

[@mia2113mark]

Really enjoying all your montana 700 videos. I received mine a few months ago and still learning about all the features it has to offer. I use to use the older model in conjunction with the foretrex. I wanted to ask if it's possible to send a saved waypoint from a fenix 6 to the montana 700i? I use to share routes and waypoints from foretrex to older model montana and since I have upgraded I haven't been able to share between fenix and montana 700i. Any help would be appreciated. I can still send waypoint from foretrex to montana 700i but since I have a fenix 6 model I was hoping I could retire the foretrex.

[@ukgpstraining]

I can’t see any problems in what you are proposing. I have not personally tried it but you may have a problem as the genie will produce a fit file and it would be easier to drop a gpx file into your unit, but this could be converted if need be. If you have bought the unit from us (you will get free tech support) drop us an email and one of our tech team can work through this with you, they will get you up and running. I hope this helps.

[@Theliftman100]

Does it come with OS maps installed or topo maps? Or is OS maps downloadable to the unit>

[@ukgpstraining]

Hi the unit comes pre-installed with Garmin's own Topo Active Europe mapping, for more detailed OS maps we have options on the GPS training website in the mapping options drop down boxes to add on either a full GB OS 1:50k Map card or a full GB OS 1:25k map card, this is supplied as a physical micro sd card installed in the back of the unit, I hope this helps.

[@stephanmartin1093]

Hello can you give me a new link for the bag for the garmin 700 montana or the exact name of the bag. Your link is unfortunately no longer up-to-date. Greetings Stephen

[@ukgpstraining]

Thanks for your message, you can see the Montana 700 carry case online here - gpstraining.co.uk/collections/accessories/products/montana-700-series-carry-case

[@brandonmarcus6468]

How do you get the compass on the map screen?

[@ukgpstraining]

On the Map page > tap on three white bars (bottom right) > Map Setup > Dashboard > select Compass. I hope this helps.

[@hermanpdj]

Thanks for the video! Can you tel me what bag you have used?

[@ukgpstraining]

Bag (case) I am carrying GPS unit - gpstraining.co.uk/collections/accessories/products/montana-700-series-carry-case Is this what you are wanting to know, thanks, Jon

[@fidzios]

Wow, your map from Garmin BaseCamp is really detailed. I'm impressed. I would really appreciate if you gave me a hint how I can get a similar one about Poland. I've got Montana 700i and I'm not satisfied with it because the maps uploaded there are not so precise.

[@ukgpstraining]

Are you using the TOPO ACTIVE maps i.e. this is what comes pre loaded on this Garmin GPS unit or have you purchased some country specific maps?

[@jplimages]

Very informative. Thank you. Curious about the battery. Did you start this walk and talk with 100% battery?

[@ukgpstraining]

Sadly I did not start off with 100 percent battery and if you are observant you will notice I had the backlight on all the time (by mistake) for the first half of the walk. Schoolboy error!

[@jaredwhite489]

How do you get those kinda survey maps? Uploaded from an SD card?

[@ukgpstraining]

You need to put a micro Sd acrd in the back of the unit with OS maps on - gpstraining.co.uk/collections/maps/products/topo-great-britain-pro-1-50k

[@planemadmatt]

How did you get the OS map on Basecamp? Does it take that from the card on the device? Can you do the same on Garmin Explore? I’m really enjoying these videos, thank you!

[@ukgpstraining]

When you plug your GPS into your PC/ Mac you will see the option to select your OS map from the top drop down menu - maps Sadly you can't view the OS maps in Garmin explore at the moment, this is where I am struggling with the use of Garmin explore online for the UK walker as we can't access the OS maps. If you are interested we have over 20 training videos on Garmin BaseCamp (i.e. how to use it) in our online resource - gpsonlinecourse.co.uk/

[@user-up5vp8gk4k]

Two years later can OSGB maps be.seen in Explorer please?

[@chrisl7902]

Looking to purchase a GPS for walking and was thinking of the Oregon 700. How does screen brightness compare to this more expensive Montana? I can barely see my phone when using it outdoors, but have loved using Wikiloc for finding my way around the hills. Am also after something more weatherproof and rugged.

[@ukgpstraining]

The screen clarity on the Garmin Oregon 700 is similar to the Montana 700, the second video down on this page shows me out with a Garmin Oregon 700 - gpstraining.co.uk/pages/never-had-a-gps-before

[@chrisl7902]

@@ukgpstraining many thanks!

[@Saxonpod]

This might be a stupid question but what does this device do that a phone with the OS maps app doesn't?

[@ukgpstraining]

Now that's a big subject ..... I maybe need to do a video on that. To be honest, if you are a low level casual walker there is nothing wrong with a phone with maps on to back up your paper map, but as you have hopefully seen in this video a standalone GPS device offers so much more - great battery life, does not require a mobile phone signal, sunlight readable screen, a touch screen you can use with gloves on and lots more.

[@edypixel]

Hello friend, you have gained another subscriber, I would like to know how we can deal with rain on the garmin montana 700 is it possible to make early predictions or do you recommend another gps for this functionality. In my case, I'm going to use it for cycling and I would like to know if it rains on my journey or not. thank you so much for helping us on your channel

[@ukgpstraining]

Thanks for you question, you can easily lock the screen on the Montana 700. As with any GPS unit, once you are actually navigating a route you don’t really need to touch it so once you have then locked the screen the screen continues to move. If you are looking for a true four season unit that you can use with gloves on do take a look at the GPSMAP series, but these do have a smaller screen.

[@jaredwhite489]

Wish live weather map worked thru satellite no internet connection needed. As far as I knew you could only access that live map via wireless connection not your phone Bluetooth. Am I wrong?

[@ukgpstraining]

On the Montana 700 the weather does come via your mobile phone data, but it is cached on the unit, so if you have no mobile signal for 2 hours it would have last been updated 2 hours ago (but it still shows you the forecast, rather than the live map, as you rightly stated). On the Montana 700i (which has two way satellite communication) you can get the weather via the satellites.

[@81686542]

I need help. i bought a montana 750i. I activated SOS and interrupted, but it still shows me the message canceling the SOS message. I can't stop, does anyone know what to do

[@ukgpstraining]

Nicola, It should not be doing this - I would speak directly with Garmin.

[@BillHich]

Hi...can you get or load Trailforks on the 700 series garmin

[@ukgpstraining]

I sadly have no experience of Trailforks, but looking at their website they have a Garmin Connect IQ App and the Montana 700 supports these so in principle, yes. I would encourage you to confirm this with Trailforks first though.

[@MattHikesHills]

I was wondering if you have tried it with the AA battery pack and how long it would last? Great video. I'm very tempted.

[@ukgpstraining]

Sadly not yet tested it with the AA battery pack, has anybody else who can help Matt out?

[@MattHikesHills]

@@ukgpstraining I've been told there is new V2 OS full UK mapping coming out this month. Will it be available on the 700 in your store? If so I'll wait until then.

[@ukgpstraining]

@@MattHikesHills Will you be wanting the 1:50k or 1:25k map option?

[@MattHikesHills]

@@ukgpstraining 1:50 Can't afford the 1:25

[@ukgpstraining]

@@MattHikesHills Yes, we have them coming in, the best option is to either email us via our website - gpstraining.co.uk/ - or sign upto our newsletter - mailchi.mp/gpstraining/toptechandteamnews - and we will let you know when they come into stock.

[@MrLabradorwildman]

Really Enjoyed that I'm thinking about up grading to the Montana 700 that case would it fit on your Backpack waist strap of your Backpack plus how much battier power use did you use on that day, using a route would be interesting thanks again keep up the good work Dave from Labrador City, Labrador, Canada.

[@ukgpstraining]

Dave, thanks for your comment. On the video I have the case on my rucksack waist band, it works well. We are getting 13 - 15 hours battery life out of the Montana 700 series, fairly pleased with that.

[@MrLabradorwildman]

@@ukgpstraining Thanks for your reply Had hope to come over this year to do some hiking doing some of the Yorkshire Wolds Way placing on hold until summer 2022 so hiking in Labrador this year finger crossed be over by then can still plot my route and waypoints so i be ready lol

[@francescopicchiarelli4503]

Hi, I have a question: when you use the Montana with a loaded GPX track, is it possible to follow it by also activating the voice instructions of the navigator? My montana speaks only if I choose a point on the map (or a waypoint) and ask him to find a route, while if I load a track.gpx it just shows my position and the track itself, but doesn't give me any indication vocal. Maybe there are some settings to adjust? Thanks

[@ukgpstraining]

Sadly there is no way you can activate the voice commands when following a .gpx file. Is it for on road work you are wanting or off road walking?

[@francescopicchiarelli4503]

@@ukgpstraining Hi, thank you for kind reply. Generally I use Montana for off-road trekkings, preferably with a pre-defined track.gpx in order to have already a complete path with some things to see (as hermitages, caves, convents, ruins and so on) along the trek. A friend of mine, using an Edge 530 has also voice instructions using the same gpx tracks, but this seems no possible with Montana, and it is strange because it's a higher level device.

[@ukgpstraining]

@@francescopicchiarelli4503 You are right with your conclusions, you will only get the 'turn by turn' navigation on the Montana if you are navigating to a pre determined destination i.e. not a gpx file. As you will have seen in the video I would place a compass road on the top of the map page, as i find this gives the best navigational experience all round. I hope this helps, Jon

[@francescopicchiarelli4503]

@@ukgpstraining Jon, I've also tried this mode and it works just like you say. An alternative system is to select the waypoints of my path one at a time and start navigation for the single stretch each time. It remains to say that the screen is large and bright and even following the track without voice directions there are no particular difficulties.

[@ukgpstraining]

@@francescopicchiarelli4503 Are you aware you need to plug some headphones in or bluetooth ones also? No speaker on the device itself.

[@judemoulsher5808]

Does the OS Map come with this Montana 700 unit or do you have to buy it?

[@ukgpstraining]

Jude, you buy the OS mapping at the same time you buy the unit. the biggest mistake people make is they don't and if you buy as a standalone product it is significantly more expensive - gpstraining.co.uk/collections/handheld-gps-units/products/garmin-montana-700

[@KillerJoeUK]

Great video....really helpful given my experience of the Montana 700 (per previous discussions). I notice you use Garmin BaseCamp rather than Garmin Explorer. Any particular reason for this...better features etc or just personal preference? Cheers Chris

[@ukgpstraining]

I am just a traditionalist. To be honest as Garmin BaseCamp works with every Garmin Outdoor GPS unit we use and teach using that.

[@pedrojimenez2999]

Does it come with SOS button?

[@ukgpstraining]

Thanks for your question, the Montana 700 does not come with a SOS button, but the 700i does, here is my 'walk and talk' with that unit - kzbin.info/www/bejne/j4Gmh6Scp9yDqposi=i_sv1xacszazMxgu

[@anja6807]

That is the Montana700 i

[@icarus3604]

That thing is huge… (That’s what she said!!)

[@jaredwhite489]

Had my 750i in the case with the ish cable, opened it an a huge scratch on the screen now. So disappointed.

[@ukgpstraining]

Sorry to hear about this, but what is the 'ish cable' that you refer to? Thanks in advance.

[@jaredwhite489]

@@ukgpstraining *usb

[@MikeHunt-rw4gf]

Algorithm.