Wherever You Find Yourself, Find Your Way Back with the Garmin 64st GPS [Review]

[@stevenvanzoelen]

15 years ago I bought a Magellan Sportrak pro. Just a simple arrow that always brought me back. 10 years ago I sold that Magellan and always regretted it. Now in 2019 I saw the Garmin 64st with all the bells and whistles remembering me of that good old rugged Magellan Sportrak pro. I can buy the more advanced Garmin with an altimeter and compass (3D), detailed maps etc, etc.... but then I remember that the old Magellan was rugged too, was resistant to water too, had great I mean great satellite (Waas) connection (always locked on; trees or no trees) and it had a good compass, an altimeter and a speed-meter. Hiking or sailing It was in my pocket. I was thinking of that simple arrow that always helped me on my way back (in the fog, mountains and on the water) I never got lost. That Magellan never let me down; 2 AA and 2 reserve AA for more then 30 hours. So I bought it again... in 2019. New... is not always better folks. It's trust what I bought back.

[@edwinacevedo8420]

Good job. Concise, clear and straight to the point. I'm getting one. Thanks dude.

[@alecharper515]

Thanks, Tyson, for taking the time to make this video.

[@AdventureRig]

You bet Alec. Thanks for watching.

[@myroadtours6147]

Great review! I'm really stoked about the ability to add paper maps...gonna buy one after I run a few errands. Thanks!

[@normandegeorge6526]

How do you save waypoints. I put them in and when I stop navigating the disappear

[@sgasnick09]

This was on sale at a sporting goods store. Just bought it based on this review. Going to use it Colorado elk hunting in a month. Those features will come in handy!

[@westsenkovec]

Do you still have it?

[@UXLKO]

Hi.It is very illuminating video. I have a question regarding track function. while you are following a track or route you completed before, does it say you are on the right way and if it does so, has it a sound or signal to warn you that you are not on the right direction or way?

[@TheAx504]

Great video .... Thanks! No negatives?

[@MrJKC-rp9qg]

Thanks so much for this informative video. I believe, based on this information this is the GPS for me! Thanks again, see you out there!

[@scottdell1658]

Great intro video, learned about a new feature I wasn’t aware of and will come in handy.

[@tjinspace7001]

The newest 4" Montana doesn't have much over this unit. It's the same with Garmin car GPS units. My 2757LM still has what the 70LMT does minus the BT, Phone, and voice but the 2797LMT had that. I think they did add some landmark guidance to voice but that and the high-res pinch-screen are it..

[@marthaee]

Can this unit be paired with my I Pad?

[@Warmsunset26]

Thank you for the film clip. I did find it very informative. As per garmin, am just plain partial to them. They do a wide range of products and on the whole they are good and they KNOW what they are doing. A question - how waterproof or water resistant is the device ?

[@theociba3762]

Very informative and well done Justin. I am reviewing Garmin's full lineup and this covers the features nicely for off-road motorcycling & hiking. Considering the lineup - are you still happy with the 64st and have you tried the 64sx, 64csx, 66s? Sometimes it is a matter of features, i.e. more waypoints.

[@bob-a-job]

I briefly tried out older models and found them somewhat less than intuitive. Purchasing 1:50K/1:25K maps cost a small fortune. Battery life was also disappointing. I can see that handheld GPSMAPs could be useful if unable to use physical features to confirm your exact position. Even so. I think that I'll be relying on large-scale weatherproof maps and compass for a little while yet...I must be getting old! I realise it's been a while since you posted this video review, but in which areas would you say the 64st markedly improves on Garmin's earlier 62xx & 64xx series models? Informative review. Thanks for posting.

[@teambennett3060]

Im not having much luck recharging batteries in this unit?

[@indyalex42]

It would be great to see you use this device while on a hike, ride, etc. demonstrating the features and what it can do.

[@bs81107]

Great review! Where could I find detailed instructions on the custom mapping you mentioned towards the end of the video? I’d love to be able to scan existing trail maps onto my 64st instead of making them from scratch. Thanks!

[@gunchief0811]

Satélite Connect.. GPS /GLONAS/ GALILEO... GARMIN LEADS THE WAY in GOS navigation systems for Civilian use... Best prices best quality for the price. Good to go...

[@deewells1965]

Among my complaints with many of the recent Garmin devices, and especially the GPSmap 64, is very limited specs in online manual. I was thinking to retire my 60CS, but it has far more complete specs than the 64. Given that so many people now use Smartphone apps, one would think Garmin would highlight specs more. If you happen to have some detailed specs, that would be nice to hear about.

[@JustinLukasavige]

Here's a link to Garmin's online manual: www8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/gpsmap64/EN-US/GUID-075511A0-202A-4CFE-BAB0-AD9EDE0024BA-homepage.html. You're right, sometimes I find myself searching further than Garmin for insight into how certain things work, especially for my Fenix 5.

[@insaBordeNation]

Very good video! Thanks! Helpful.

[@AdventureRig]

Thank you glad you found it helpful.

[@montanaminuteman]

Has the device ever died because it was too cold? I know that can be an issue for electronics like smart phones.

[@kschab]

I need a gps for when I go off-road on my quad. I think I have narrowed it down to this unit. Would you say this would be my best bet?

[@kschab]

Should also mention I live in Canada. Will this come loaded with Canadian landscapes ?

[@lawrenceboadi952]

Please can someone use GPS to detect water

[@TrekkerPat]

Hi, thanks for your review. I'm seriously thinking of getting this gps. My husband & I hike a lot even tho we are in our 70's. I wish to know exactly where I am and how far we want to hike and find the easiest way back to car.

[@AdventureRig]

Thanks for watching. I think this would be a great GPS for you.

[@TheChuckler12]

As far as the smart notifications. If you are out in the mountains with no cell signal. The GPS shows you have emails, calls and texts. Can you see what was said in the emails or messages.? Or are you able to reply to emails or messages.?

[@EdwardRaybould]

If you are not within range of a cell signal, you will not receive any notification pertaining to emails, calls, or text. Those items are all received by your phone while you are in range of a cell signal and a smart notification would appear on your paired Garmin GPS.

[@victoriak7225]

@@EdwardRaybould What do you mean by range of cell signal? Thanks.

[@dustyjoannwalton2257]

when u make a map and then later on want to go back to the track and get acres how do u pull it up

[@AdventureRig]

+dusty & joann walton I've actually not done that so I don't know.

[@alexheilman1035]

i was going to buy one of these on a trip in boundary waters this april are the trails already uploaded to the unit?

[@AdventureRig]

+Alex Heilman For the U.S. they are.

[@MaxxSeemov]

Is this usable without subscription?

[@adamcarroll8356]

Genepool Only if you want birds eye view , the Topo maps come preloaded

[@TheNewenglandboys]

Yes the only thing you don't have without a subscription is the "birds eye" view which you don't need.

[@annetteodendaal74]

What about the 64s ... I am in South Africa. what are important differences between 64s and 64st - as the Canadian etc etc maps will not bee too relevant.... ?

[@miguelmiranda9122]

Great video! Was thinking of the zumo but figured this was a better option for off-road use. One question can you upload routes via Bluetooth or the app? For example a gpx Filemón my Mac and send it via Bluetooth with out having to connect the device. Bye the way i follow you guys on your other channel (adventure rig); it was funny to find you here. Are you his son? Cheers and thanks!

[@MrPoint-tb3kx]

If you have a topo map could you use the pointer, go somewhere with it and create a waypoint on that location?

[@AdventureRig]

+Mr. Point Yes

[@The-Ant-Hill]

On the 64 does the compass work right when standing still like it does while walking? Say I'm walking the wrong way I stop, get a call then turn around only to find out that the compass is no longer working correctly. I'm lookng at getting the 35 and have been told that the two work similarly on a great many things.

[@novagiragos]

With the 64 you have to be moving to get the compass to show the correct direction. The 64s and 64st has electronic compass and does not require movement to show correctly.

[@eqlzr2]

Sorry, but something about this doesn't ring true. At one point, he touts Garmin customer service because he says he had to call them a lot to figure how to do stuff with his device, and then he subsequently turns around and says that using the device was really easy, and he was able to use a lot of the features without having to read too many directions in a manual, which he also at another point says was not very complete. I just got one of these 64sx's a few days ago, and what I discovered was that it takes quite a bit of futzing around to do things with it, but that it seems to be a solid, reliable unit, and that with some effort it should be possible to master most of it's commonly used features and get a pretty good lifespan out of it. My real test of it was today when I headed out and intentionally ran into an area where I lost the use of my GaiaGPS app on my iPhone because I hadn't pre-loaded maps into it. I was easily able to use the Garmin 64sx to see where I was and found a couple dirt roads that I ran into and a few trails that I came across (100K Topo maps built-in). So this was mostly the reason I got the 64sx, and it worked fine. My unit didn't come with a carabiner clip which I ordered today, and I also got one of the slip-on neoprene cases with the clear plastic screen and button covers. While I was rather pleasantly surprised about the level of road and trail detail with the built-in 100K Topo maps, I nevertheless ordered the 24K Huntview maps with Birdseye Satellite Imaging to hopefully increase the detail in the views. Bottom line is that I think this will be a good performing unit if things continue as they have. I've had two earlier Garmins that have worked fine and still do after 20 years or so (an Etrex Venture and a Colorado 300). Many thanks.

[@gregmales6351]

Hey. Thanks for your video.I have a GPSMAP 64s and all of a sudden when I turn it on it takes forever to load waypoints tracks and routes. I did a hard boot but then it continued. Any idea what I can do? Thanks

[@nwtxd]

In you video you mentioned that you can download an app for your phone. What is the app and what can it do?

[@AdventureRig]

The app makes it easier to share your adventures, find other people's adventures, view, edit, and share your routes, tracks, and waypoints. I also like the interface on the iphone app.

[@nwtxd]

What is the name of the app? Thanks

[@AdventureRig]

It's called Basecamp

[@Frozenwinter84]

Great review, very informative. Im looking at getting one of these, do you know if the included 100k topo map shows State Forest or National Forest boundaries? or would i need to look at a supplemental map to get that info?

[@minnesotanature]

I have one and you download them for free , it comes with a free software tool called basecamp and you just download from the internet maps you want then upload to your GPS

[@markwatts3108]

What is the range of the "Preloaded TOPO U.S. 100K maps"? Does this solely cover the continental United States or does it include Canada? I am trying to plan a trip from the US through points abroad in Canada. Thanks for the video.

[@JustAnotherReviewwithAlek]

Great vid mate, question regarding Battery’s. are you using rechargeable Batteries right normal AA? Do I need to use the Garmin battery pack or can I use any rechargeable batteries

[@AdventureRig]

ALK-Xtreme Adventures, ALEKMJ Thanks for watching. I use alkaline AA batteries but you can also use rechargeable from Garmin. I honestly don’t know about using an off brand for rechargeable batteries.

[@Jay_Tee2023]

What animal is that around 7:10 behind this guy? Looked like a lion lol

[@paganphil100]

Its a dog :-)

[@isurusenevirathne]

can i use it withour Birdeye st: image (base map)

[@SoakUpThisLife]

I have this gps and I've been using alkaline batteries but they die pretty quickly, within a day or two! even though the screen is turned off. What kind of batteries do you recommend? and do you know why it uses so much energy even though the screen is turned off?

[@AdventureRig]

I had the same problem. I would buy their battery pack.

[@wafflesid]

+SoakUpThisLife Even when the screen is off (I assume you mean its asleep and you just press any button to wake it up) it's still recording tracks. on mine anyway, cant figure out if you can set it to start recording tracks manually. I've been turning it completely off without any issues with battery life. That said, get panasonic Eneloops. Amazing rechargables.

[@omarm.d2578]

What do you mean cant take you to point A to B ? So If i go hunting this unit can't guide me back to my base camp ????

[@wafflesid]

+Nimir AL-Sagheer I dont know what he's talking about. The track recording DOES have a "go back" feature. And this definitely has waypoints and routes. *shrug* What GPS unit can't get you from A to B? Isn't that the entire point of GPS units?

[@AdventureRig]

+Andrew Baker Sorry I should clarify. Some people expect a GPS like this to act like the GPS on their phone. This will not give you turn by turn directions on how to get to the top of a mountain or how to get to the backcountry lakes. I had a comment from a passerby while I was in the backcountry with this unit and they said how much they liked it. There complaint was it would not tell them where to go, only where they had been. You can add your own waypoints though and that will help with your route finding.

[@xbeanx3000]

Just 2 questions. If there are no batteries inside does it matter if water floods into the battery compartment, and if it doesn't matter then would it be a case of waiting until that area dries? Secondly can everything you do on a handheld GPS be done on a normal smartphone that has built-in GPS?

[@AdventureRig]

I don't think I'd want it to get wet just because it's an electronic device but I don't have a definitive answer. No, this GPS can do a lot more then what a smartphone can do. It's kind of comparing apples to oranges.

[@JoshuDoerksen]

Almost every phone has built in GPS, its the app you download which gives the functionality, such as saving way points or tracks. I was using offline google maps for a bit but it gets very annoying, and very limited information storage capabilities. I prefer a dedicated unit. Also for people in Canada (like me) and fairly far north by most peoples standards, or who like to travel into the north the GLONASS is a nice feature as GPS doesn't have the best coverage in the north.

[@stellios9223]

If you place a piece of aluminium foil in between battery and switch you can change regular rechargeable batteries

[@Mkewl2006]

Great review. What motorcycle mount works with this unit? I ride dual purpose and looking for a mount that will withstand some backroad use.

[@AdventureRig]

+Mkewl2006 You can use Ram mounts for it which work well and will give you many options for mounting.

[@WS-uo3ei]

Would you recommend the 64sc with the camera? Or the regular 64s?

[@joshb0508]

Hey do you lose anything such as battery life by having the st vs. the base model 64?

[@AdventureRig]

I wouldn't think so but I'm not sure.

[@justinchoquette8807]

What’s the app called

[@AdventureRig]

Garmin connect moible

[@jpamusher]

I hike in the Jersey pines a lot and the 64st sometimes shows me on the opposite side of a stream from where I actually am or the compass shows me hiking away from a waypoint when actually I a\m hiking towards it.

[@AdventureRig]

That is interesting

[@Rumpelstiltskin8]

Could I hook this to my bicycle and see my current mph?

[@AdventureRig]

you bet

[@BitterrootRambler]

'We're always out in the mountains'. . (not a mountain in sight). . haha.. just joking. Good review!

[@kakegarcia8056]

Hi, is this unit waterproof?

[@AdventureRig]

No

[@novagiragos]

It's rates for IPX7: Splashes, Rain or Snow, Showering, Incidental exposure to water of up to 1 meter for up to 30 minutes.

[@john-bs8pt]

Do you have to use paid subscription to keep the maps updated?

[@darlatdarling]

I have hunting map produced from where my hunt is. How do I scan in the whole map?

[@omarm.d2578]

Or is that considered a "bread crumb" track ?

[@redw0lf848]

u posted some incorrect information. 1. No wall charger 2. No you can't add more way points or tracks via a SD Card.

[@JustinLukasavige]

This may be correct now, but at the time of purchase in 2015 a wall charger was included and you could add more point and tracks with an SD Card. I can't speak of how they're doing I tnow, more than six years later.

[@electricety]

8:24 check out the bear mate he's getting ready to poke you mate

[@antoniocarluccio777]

Cool glasses man! Your shirt needs ironing

[@AdventureRig]

I'm proud to say I've never ironed a thing in my life. The glasses are made by Zeal and they rock!

[@Ziptietechnician]

its *top_o* not toe_poe

[@denelson83]

260 grams, 6.6 cm screen.

[@rogerdickinson920]

he GPS City tutorials are fine but the narrator goes thru the steps so fast yo have to stop and go back repeatedly. There is no ' push this or push that" You have to listen, watch and try to stay up working your own unit all at the same time..I am able to do 2 or 3 at a sitting before having to walk away.

[@fc2790]

do not just say the features. please demo with your gps.

[@Hollywood41642]

I'm 800 Likes..

[@socalfrijolito]

Note to self, only talk to Codie’s and Joe’s. So no Chad’s?

[@MrShankwheat]

I almost gave you a thumbs down just for the sunnies