Description
Stay in touch and on track with Montana 700i. This rugged GPS handheld combines TopoActive and City Navigator mapping for routable on- or off-road navigation with global two-way messaging and interactive SOS via inReach satellite technology (active satellite subscription required; some jurisdictions regulate or prohibit the use of satellite communications devices). The 5” color touchscreen features a full QWERTY keyboard for messaging and a display that’s 50% larger than earlier models. Multi-GNSS support and sensors for the 3-axis compass and barometric altimeter put a world of outdoor navigation capability within your grasp. Plus, wireless pro-connectivity gives you direct-to-device access to BirdsEye Satellite Imagery downloads, location sharing, Connect IQ app support and more. Pair with a compatible smartphone to access Active Weather forecasts. Extend battery life for more than a week with the new ultralow-powered Expedition mode. For hunters and trainers, the IPX7-rated unit syncs with compatible Astro or Alpha series handhelds (sold separately) to help track sporting dogs in the field.
From the manufacturer
Garmin Montana 700i
Link up from way out – with inReach technology.
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TWO-WAY MESSAGINGExchange text messages with loved ones, post to social media, or communicate via inReach device to inReach device in the field (active satellite subscription required; jurisdiction restrictions may apply). |
INTERACTIVE SOSIn case of emergency, trigger an interactive SOS message to GEOS, a professional 24/7 global monitoring and response center (active satellite subscription required; jurisdiction restrictions may apply). |
GLOBAL CONNECTIVITYInstead of relying on cellphone coverage, now your messages, SOS and tracking are transferred via the 100% global Iridium satellite network (active satellite subscription required; jurisdiction restrictions may apply). |
INREACH WEATHERAvailable inReach weather forecast service provides detailed updates directly to your Montana handheld or paired devices, so you’ll know what to expect en route (active satellite subscription required; jurisdiction restrictions may apply). |
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RUGGED BY DESIGNThis durable, water-resistant handheld is tested to U.S. military standards and features a glove-friendly 5” touchscreen that’s 50% larger than previous Montana models. |
CITY NAVIGATOR MAPSSeamlessly transition from trails to road navigation with preloaded City Navigator street mapping, which guides your drive with easy-to-follow turn-by-turn directions. |
TOPOACTIVE MAPSTo navigate your adventures, use preloaded topographical maps for the U.S. and Canada. View terrain contours, elevations, coastlines, rivers, landmarks and more. |
PUBLIC LAND BOUNDARIESOptional display of federal public land boundaries on topographical maps helps you know that you’re venturing where you’re supposed to be. |
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SATELLITE VIEWSUse direct-to-device downloads of BirdsEye Satellite Imagery (no annual subscription required) to see photo-realistic views and create waypoints based on landmarks. |
ABC SENSORSNavigate your next trail with ABC sensors, including an altimeter for elevation data, barometer to monitor weather and 3-axis electronic compass. |
ACTIVE WEATHERUse cellular connectivity to access up-to-date Active Weather forecasts through the Garmin Connect app when paired to a compatible smartphone. |
DOG TRACKINGFor hunters and trainers, this Montana syncs with compatible Astro or Alpha series handhelds (sold separately) to help track sporting dogs in the field. |
Be prepared. With navigation for any situation.
Cork Fork –
Nice for paranoid people like me.I love the idea of having something and never really being lost. I like to hike and I have a crap sense of direction. So this thing is pretty great just for having an option to find my way back easily. My only complaint is that the emergency texting and services are locked behind a pretty steep paywall, especially given the high price of the unit.
Bob Friesenhahn –
A clumsy heavy GPS that you may desperately needI bought the Montana 700i almost a year ago. My purpose was to have high quality maps loaded which do not depend on cell data access, given that sometimes I might be 80 miles from a place where I could make a phone call, much less get data. Given that I am sometimes very remote, I wanted the InReach technology so I could call for help, and keep in touch with my family. I use the 700i when driving (in conjunction with a Garmin Nuvi, which works better for that) and also for daily walks and hiking. This GPS can be used as a driving GPS (with voice) just like Garmin’s driving GPSs if one purchases the associated suction cup mount (with integrated AMPS plate) but the routing calculations are slow, the screen is a bit small, and major intersection signs are not show as the dedicated driving GPSs do.Unfortunately, the Montana started having issues with going black, locking up, or needing to be restarted. At first I though that it was something I was doing (battery, cable, charger, etc), but the problem kept getting worse. So two weeks before the 1 year warranty expired, I requested a replacement unit and so now I have a new one.Important things to know about the 700i is that it is heavy, and the maps require downloading huge files (e.g. 5GB for one map) which can take quite a long time unless your Internet connection is very fast. The downloads seem to time out (especially on the popular maps) so it is necessary to restart them manually and nurse them along until they are done. For me it took over a day to download all of the maps for the GPS. The Garmin Express app used to update the maps has always been poorly implemented and it lies about what it is doing and what has gone wrong.I would complain about Garmin’s support, but my recent support experiences have been very good as if they totally revamped their support department, whereas they were very poor a year ago.
Roy –
Works greatEasy to use
Troy –
It is heavy and bulky had to reinstall update so battery would chargeIt is heavy and bulky had to reinstall update so battery would charge
GSpen –
Heavy butThis is replacing, reluctantly my DeLorme PN-60wSE with Spot which I have used religiously for over a decade. That said, so far so good but I will return after a good testing. I use this for work, canoeing/kayaking, bushwacking and bicycling. A note, I am hitting 70 and not slowing down.
Michelle Oliver –
Better rating if you send the right accessoriesBought as a set. Wrong handlebar mount and wrong screen protector received. Bad first impression. Love the Garmin itself, and a better review will occur if this gets resolved. For now.. 3 stars.
Jim Craig –
The best so far.Of course everything in life is a compromise. This is heavier than its predecessors, and it isn’t cheap.It’s ideal for an ATV, motorcycle, hunting, etc. it has all of the outdoor capabilities built right into it, like dog tracking, heart monitor, cadence for bicycles, etc.The interface is certainly the easiest of the inReach thus far. Another big plus is the fact that it has a swappable battery.It’s certainly heavier then the previous versions of inReach, but of course it’s larger so that only makes sense.I’m sure not long down the road these things will become thinner, faster, etc., but as I said, right now this is the big cheese. The only thing that is missing is voice recognition.The only negative I have is the camera is almost worthless. I think we’ve become spoiled with the quality of photos on our smart phones, but the resolution on this is pretty bad. For me that’s not a big deal, because I don’t know that I would’ve ever used it anyway.
L. Dopfel –
Received used itemThis GPS was received in a used condition and missing parts. The GPS cable was missing. The factory thin plastic cellophane on the screen was missing and the battery pack was scratched. I returned it and ordered a new one. Hopefully the next one will be unused and contain all of the parts
Chris –
Best Garmin To Date.This is the best Garmin GPS to date. Keep in mind this is made for power users not for casual novices. If you use GPS to just go for a hike or geocaching this is overkill big time. If you are looking for a multisport/multi use gps for ATV, Snowmobile, Driving, Motorcycle, Dirt biking, Back Country Caping, boating and any adventures OFF GRID then this is THE unit to get! It is Loaded with features and custom settings. This is a great unit when you want one device that can do it all. Also as usual with most Garmin products it is OVER PRICED. Then again they have no one to compete with. However you do get a well built product. I have had dozens of Garmin products over the years and none have ever failed. InReach SAT COM is a huge plus especially when solo back country. Could save your life one day. I have seen many reviews both on YouTube and online and the majority of the negatives people talk about are literally because they don’t know how to use the unit.
Tony Klothos –
Worst Ever Garmin Product I purchased!So far it has been an absolute worthless product. Bought in Canada to use in Europe, bought a European city map, bought a 64 Gb micro sd. GPS never, ever displayed more than a simple grid from the beginning. Get to Europe, get settled in, 64 Gb can’t be used despite Garmin advertising you could, because windows will not format to fat32 a 64 Gb card. Hence the name. Fine. Bought a 32 Gb card which took forever to get here. Paid $349 for marine maps. Card gets here, I install card, and I install European map via Garmin express. Marine maps, though there’s space on the one I just bought and installed the Europe map, wants its own map! European map installed, still a black ( night mode) grid. Contact International Garmin support. Talk to Chris. Chris knows his stuff, world wide dem basemap is missing, and so is my $2000 so far. I ask the simple question: if it’s a software issue, why can’t I download it to install on to the unit? I can install maps?! No, need to send the unit back, but not to us obviously! Have to talk to Garmin Europe to get new unit? Seriously? Bad purchase, actually horrible! Probably the last Garmin ever! An absolute DON’T BUY!