Garmin GPSMAP 66i

About this product

The Garmin GPSMAP 66i has all the key features of the popular GPSMAP 66s and GPSMAP 66st but with additional features using inReach ® technology. This means that the Garmin GPSMAP 66i is capable of two way global messaging, live tracking and has a global interactive SOS feature (requires satellite subscription). It also offers an extended battery life of up to 35 hours in Standard mode up to 200 hours in Expedition mode.

The GPSMAP 66 series is the latest addition to the outstanding Garmin range. This rugged handheld GPS unit comes with a 3" colour display which is readable in sunlight. Whether you are hiking, cycling, surveying or working in outdoor environments, this device will help you to explore and track more. It offers a new quality of positioning with Quad-Helix antenna performance and multi-satellite support as well as wireless connectivity for Active Weather, direct downloads and Garmin Explore compatibility. 

Get a better picture of your location with high-resolution photo-realistic views of your route, thanks to direct-to-device downloads of BirdsEye satellite imagery — without an annual subscription. You'll see a true representation of your surroundings to find trails, trailheads and clearings for campsites, to find parks and parking for geocaching, and even to create waypoints based on landmarks.

Even when you're offline and have no mobile connection, the GPSMAP 66 series pairs with the Garmin Explore mobile app to let you plan, review and sync data, including waypoints, routes and tracks. Plus, you can review completed activities while still in the field, even when you're off the grid. Once you're home again, plan for future trips and review previous activities from the Garmin Explore website.

Please note, the GPSMAP 66i requires an active airtime subscription to use the Iridium satellite communication features.
 

Specification

General

Physical dimensions: 2.6” x 6.4” x 1.4” (6.6 x 16.3 x 3.5cm)
Display size: 1.5"W x 2.5"H (3.8 x 6.3cm); 3" diag (7.6cm)
Display resolution: 240 x 400 pixels
Display type: transflective color TFT
Weight: 8.5oz (241g)
Battery: rechargeable, internal lithium-ion
Battery life: up to 35 hours at 10-minute tracking; up to 200 hours at 30-minute tracking (power save mode)
Water rating: IPX7
Memory/History: 16 GB
High-sensitivity receiver: Yes
Interface: high-speed USB and NMEA 0183 compatible

Maps & Memory

Preloaded maps: yes (topographic)
Ability to add maps: yes
Basemap: yes
Storage and Power Capacity: microSD™ card (not included)
Waypoints/favorites/locations: 10000
Routes: 250
Track log: 20,000 points, 250 saved gpx tracks, 300 saved fit activities

Sensors

Barometric altimeter: Yes
Compass: Yes (tilt-compensated 3-axis)

Outdoor Recreation Features

Area calculation: Yes
Automatic routing (turn by turn routing on roads): Yes
Geocaching-friendly: Yes (Paperless)
Custom maps compatible:Yes
Hunt/fish calendar:Yes
Sun and moon information: Yes
Picture viewer: Yes

Additional

Trigger an interactive SOS with 24/7 search and rescue monitoring center
Send and receive text messages to SMS and email
Send and receive messages with other inReach® users, exchange locations
Track and share location with friends and family on web-based MapShare® portal
Virtual keyboard for custom text messaging
Garmin Explore™ compatible
Garmin Connect™ IQ compatible
Wireless compatible (Wi-Fi®, BLUETOOTH® and ANT+®)
15,000 map segments: 
Active weather
Request weather forecasts for current location and planned destination
Smart Notifications
Live Tracking (with Garmin Explore)
BirdsEye direct to device (no annual subscription required)
MIL STD 810G ruggedness for thermal, shock and water performance
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