Garmin GPSMAP 66i Handheld GPS with Satellite Communicator -The sturdy, button-operated GPSMAP 66i features a large 3 inchcolor display you can see even in bright sunlight. If you’re out in the field for long stretches of time, you can turn on Expedition mode and get up to 200 hours of battery life while using inReach technology. In the default tracking mode, you get up to 35 hours of battery life, and your device will save your location every 10 minutes.
Staying in touch is vital, even on less challenging trips. Using inReach technology (subscription required), this handheld lets you trigger an SOS to the GEOS 24/7 emergency response team for interactive support in an emergency. It also enables two-way messaging and LiveTrack location sharing via the 100% global Iridium satellite network, so you can stay in contact with loved ones, teammates, headquarters and more.
- Large 3” sunlight-readable color display for easy viewing
- Trigger an interactive SOS to the GEOS 24/7 search and rescue monitoring center; two-way messaging via the 100% global Iridiumsatellite network (satellite subscription required)
- Preloaded Garmin TOPO mapping with direct-to-device BirdsEye Satellite Imagery downloads (no annual subscription); includes multiple Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) support and navigation sensors
- Cellular connectivity lets you access Active Weather forecasts andGeocaching Live
- Compatible with the Garmin Explorewebsite and app to help you manage waypoints, routes, activities and collections, use tracks and review trip data from the field
- Internal, rechargeable lithium battery provides up to 35 hours of battery life in 10-minute tracking mode;200 hours in Expedition mode with 30-minute tracking intervals
- Trigger an interactive SOS with 24/7 search and rescue monitoring center: yes
- Send and receive text messages to SMS and email: yes
- Send and receive messages with other inReachusers, exchange locations: yes
- Track and share location with friends and family on web-based MapShareportal: yes
- Virtual keyboard for custom text messaging: yes
- Garmin Explorecompatible: yes
- Garmin ConnectIQ compatible: yes
- Map segments: 15,000
- Active weather: yes
- Request weather forecasts for current location and planned destination: yes
- Smart Notifications: yes
- Live Tracking: yes (with Garmin Explore)
- BirdsEye direct to device: yes (no annual subscription required)
- MIL STD 810G ruggedness for thermal, shock and water performance
- RINEX Logging: yes
