Garmin Overlander, Rugged Multipurpose Navigator For Off-Grid Guidance

Garmin Overlander, Rugged Multipurpose Navigator for Off-Grid Guidance

• Use the Garmin explore app to download additional maps and usgs Quad sheets on 64 GB of storage, and sync all of your data between devices (Wi-Fi connection required)
• Preloaded with ioverlander points of interest (POIs) and ultimate public campgrounds, so you don't need a cell signal to route to the best-established, wild and dispersed campsites
• Features topographic maps with public land boundaries and 4x4 roads
• Routing is based on height, weight and length for large overlanding vehicles
• Can be mounted anywhere with a powered magnetic mount that comes with a suction cup or ram-compatible adapter
• Pairs with in reach satellite communicators (sold separately; active satellite subscription required for in reach Device) for two-way text messaging, interactive SOS and weather forecasts

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Brand : Garmin
Category : Electronics,Car & Vehicle Electronics,Car Electronics,Car Video,In-Dash Navigation
Rating : 4.4
ListPrice : US $699.99
Price : US $664.34
Review Count : 275
ChildASIN : B07R54G8YV

Garmin Overlander, Rugged Multipurpose Navigator for Off-Grid Guidance

• I purchased this device to prior to departing on a cross country road trip that would include significant off road driving in public lands and long periods without cell service. While there is much discussion in online forums regarding the value of the overlander vs several subscription map apps for mobile devices, for my use I found the overlander had several advantages.1. As I knew I would be without cell service (or wifi for that matter) for extended periods of time, having to download maps in advance posed a problem. Any mistake in pre-loading maps, or loss of data would have left me in a difficult position. With the overlander I knew I had the coverage required in advance with less risk. Having a dedicated device for navigation let me save battery life and use of other devices for other purposes.2. In my experience purpose built gps devices tend to have better receivers than mobile devices, particularly when cellular or wifi augmentation is not available.I had some issues with the speaker on the initial device I received along with some stability problems. I contacted Garmin support late one night by email and noted that I was leaving for a long trip in less than a week and needed the device for that purpose. By early the next morning I received a reply that due to the issue I described an my impending trip Garmin would overnight me a new unit and sent a label to return the first. The same support employee maintained contact with me through the process, ensured an imagery subscription purchased for the first unit was transferred to the replacement. While it was a bit disconcerting that I had issues with the first unit, the responsiveness and thoroughness of the customer service was excellent, truly.Beyond the expected quality of the normal on road nav features, the real selling point of the Overlander is the capability to route and navigate overland using topo maps. After driving several hundred miles through BLM and Forest service lands I confirm these features work well and were helpful planning and changing my itinerary on the go in response to conditions.Overall I find the integration of quality maps, hardware and user interface combine to make the device a useful tool for those who will take advantage of the unique features. If your use case does not include significant off highway travel I would not expect the value to be the same compared to more typical gps or mobile apps.
• Now that I understand it, this is a GREAT unit.But I had to figure it out by myself. I spent HOURS on the \'phone to resolve issues, to no avail.They couldn\'t even tell me that the USB converter needed to power the thing was available EVERYWHERE! After spending 40 bucks on a converter that didn\'t fit (and I mean the male plugs looked like they would have been right at home in Islamabad) I discovered that I had the correct adapter -- several of them -- laying around my house!So go ahead and buy it. It\'s got a lot of great features, such as the ability to download USGS Quads.But also get a wig, because you\'ll be tearing out your hair figuring it out!
• The GPS works well but there is a learning curve to figure out the features and it is not intuitive. To get quad maps you have to have cell service (and tether the wifi to your phone) and I can\'t figure out how to load them ahead of time for the area your planning on being in. The quad maps that are loaded are not the latest but so far most of the roads in the forest have been displayed. Other features are still eluding me .... To make best use of the machine you really need an overall paper map to refer to. The window mount works well for me and the unit seems well sealed for dust and moisture, like the big screen. Bought the screen protector with it but it didn\'t work out , got air bubbles and folds in it so removed it. I don\'t know how it compares to competitors but in the past GarmIn has been good about support with my other GPS\'s when I had a problem so I\'m a returning customer and would buy it again.
• Awesome device, I keep it in my Ford Ranger all the time as it\'s a much better unit than the stock Ford Sync 3 which is terrible. It\'s worth the Look-ahead features alone on long trips and the elevation feature. Another key feature is tapping on the off-road map and seeing who\'s property you\'re on or about to go on. The historical POI feature is also very cool, not only providing distance and directions but also nice details about the historical site. I took the unit off road on trails near Arches National Park and both Ford Sync and my iPhone GPS\'s crapped out but the Overlander did not on remote trails. This device provides great situational awareness as to what\'s around you (private property, trials, historical sites, camping...). It does have one big problem and that\'s the suction cup magnetic friction mount. It doesn\'t have enough friction so even small bumps cause it to tilt down to the point it is very annoying. My unit is over a year old, not sure if Garmin fixed this or if there\'s an after-market product that fixes this.
• I purchased this with the benefit of the $200 rebate in mind. I apparently entered my serial number wrong and my rebate was rejected. They sent me notice of it, however there was no was to reenter the correct serial number, no way to talk to a live person , was this on purpose? I have a tendency to thinks so, great way to save $200. BTW I spent hours trying to correct this issue.The unit itself is nice mounts and removes easy, strong reception mapping is good, not perfect. I know this because it’s maps don’t match some roads I have taken in the UP . We did use it to navigate our way to Texas and Oklahoma, I was pleased with it but like most systems we double check it with other mapping programs.So is it work the money,,,,,, maybe with the rebate($400price) at full 600$ price not so much. I will continue to use mine and I do like it, but not sure about the value. YMMV

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