Garmin GPSMAP 67i Rugged GPS Handheld with inReach® Satellite Technology, Two-Way Messaging, Interactive SOS, Mapping

I’ve been using the Garmin products for a while now, and they've proven to be a highly reliable GPS manufacturer. Pros: The GPSMAP 67 offers extremely accurate tracking and navigation. It quickly locks onto satellite signals, even in dense forests or remote areas, providing consistent and reliable location data. It comes preloaded with detailed maps, and the ability to add more maps is a huge plus. This is perfect for outdoor enthusiasts who need various types of terrain maps at their fingertips. One of the standout features is its impressive battery life. It can last for several days on a single charge when used intermittently, which is ideal for multi-day trips. The device feels robust and well-built. It’s waterproof, impact-resistant, and designed to withstand harsh outdoor conditions. The GPSMAP 67 includes a variety of helpful tools such as an altimeter, barometer, and compass. These are great additions for those who need more than just GPS for navigation. Cons: While the device is packed with features, there’s a bit of a learning curve to fully utilize them. The interface could be a bit more user-friendly, especially for beginners. It’s on the expensive side, but given the level of functionality and durability, I think it’s worth the investment if you spend a lot of time outdoors. Overall, the Garmin GPSMAP 67 is a top-tier GPS device for serious adventurers. It combines accuracy, durability, and long battery life in one package, making it a reliable companion for all outdoor expeditions. Highly recommended for hikers, explorers, and anyone needing precise navigation in rugged environments!

First - This thing is fantastic. I've not needed to use the inreach feature yet but I used to carry a 66ST and an inreach mini. Having the 2 combined is fantastic. Map abilities are amazing. Screen resolution is very good. Not as high as an iPhone but it's very purpose built so it's great for navigation and assessment. GPS accuracy is remarkable with the multi-band GPS. Most of the time, you only need GPS. Battery life is unbelievable. I've always had the 8-15 hours on 2 AA or rechargeable. To have a battery that lasts 4-5 days makes it so even if you forget to turn it off, you will rarely be in situations where it renders you inoperable. Also, you don't need to carry extra batteries or charger unless you are on a longer adventure. The "down" side (not really). The interface is so feature-packed that it does have a learning curve. Once you have it, it is cake to use. It works wonderfully with Garmin Explore. You can download your favorite track from Alltrails or other sites and import them into collections. They sync via your iphone or laptop effortlessly (setting up phone connection can have some issues but is a set and forget thing). Overall, this thing is rugged beast that covers a fantastic range of functionality. TheHikingGuy indicated he doesn't need it because of his Garmin watch of which I have one. It is so much nicer to have a handheld that has a bigger screen for map reading and orientation without needing to unfold a map unless absolutely necessary. If you are a serious hiker, you are probably carrying a satellite device anyways and this thing is so worth adding a couple ounces of weight in my opinion. If you are thinking about it and have the budget - Go for it!

Top of the line GPS unit made by the most reputable brand on earth, however research, research, research. this device has some quirks to it. NO TOUCHSCREEN, for me this was fine, I'm boating and using it wet environments so i prefer button navigation, It can be difficult to get accustomed to the menu and setup of the device but once you do so it is a breeze to use, paired with the mobile apps it takes just a little practice to be comfortable on the device, while the mobile apps help you use the device they ARE NOT necessary to use the device which is a big pro to me. the included maps are top notch with many trails and features. The built in inreach satellite comms are helpful to stay in touch with loved ones. The battery lasts for days if not weeks on end. This GPS excels with accuracy, with mutli band GPS and GNSS it typically has 6ft accuracy to my position which is the best I have seen anywhere. Perfect for the backpacker/bushcrafter and many others

Pretty happy with this unit overall. I also bought the Etrex SE for my significant other and children to use on their own. I like that the 67 comes with maps and it is great for finding caches when on a trail since trails are included on the maps. I looked into the premium maps and the included topo maps with updates is more than adequate for my geocaching adventures. I don't like that the battery is sealed as most disposable items these days... hence 4 out of 5 stars. I'd prefer Garmin sell additional batteries. Yes, the battery life is increased from the previous model, but batteries are disposable, which will eventually be the fate of this device unfortunately. It’s worth mentioning that my unit arrived with scratches on the plastic, one on a button, and white paint towards the top of one of the buttons, so I plan to exchange my unit. I understand these devices end up getting wear and tear on them over time, but as a new item that doesn’t set well with me in terms of initial impressions and quality control… perhaps it was a fluke.

A bit large and heavy for backpacking, but it's rugged and the battery last for days. Compared to a smartphone, well, there is no comparison. When everyone else's fingers are too wet or frozen to operate their smartphone touchscreen, its screen has cracked, or the battery has died, you will remember why you bought a real GPS / Satellite Communicator combo. Yes, the Garmin software ecosystem is complex and confusing. So practice before you go, and you'll be alight.

I've been doing some mountaineering and hiking with this. The in reach messaging keeps my wife sane while I'm gone and off-comms for so many hours/days. When I go hiking with my baby is always peace of mind to be able to communicate with my wife/basecamp too. Screen, performance, map downloading, etc and all the specs are great. Buttons are well-designed and have great pressing feedback. So when using thick mountaineering or biking gloves no issues there. It connects to a smartphone and the Explore garmin app so waypoint, course, and route management is a breeze (typing on your phone makes life happy instead of typing on the GPS, although you can do that too). Battery life is amazing and actually impressive for what I was used to dealing with. Keep in mind that this is a big unit and a bit heavy.

There is nothing like a Garmin. Bought this to use in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan when we are driving and hiking. We lose cell reception and this unit solves that issue. However, it takes quite a bit of study and trial to learn how to use it. It is not very intuitive. Has lots of features and the battery seems to last a long time.

The 67i will not connect to my windows 10 laptop. The laptop sees a USB cable has been plugged in, but it will not choose the correct driver. It says unsupported device. I first searched garmin's online support and followed the steps listed in every article. The USB still won't connect. I chatted with tech support. They talked me through the exact same things I found online. Still no joy. They said they escalated the issue to their "engineers". I have two other garmin devices that work fine with this windows laptop. The USB connection works fine on my Linux laptop though. My Linux laptop sees the 67i as a drive using MTP mode. However, garmin does not make any software that runs on Linux.. shame really. Without the USB connection, I'm forced to use my phone to connect to it over Bluetooth. This limits what I can do. Creating maps with custom routes is tedious. I can use the garmin connect web interface to create a route, but it too is limited. I can export GPX tracks from various sources after creating them. It seems every option requires multiple time consuming steps. Why can't garmin just make a single interface to perform route, waypoint and map creation? Now.. onto the incredibly convoluted interface. Why so many apps on the device that do various things? Seriously, I uploaded two routes to the device. One shows up under one app.. and another shows up under another app. The routes were created the same way, but one was imported via a local file on my phone. And one was imported via the garmin connect web interface. Why can't I get to them the same way on the device? I've resorted to just randomly opening apps on the device trying to figure how to get the feature I'm looking for. This is a fairly pricey device. It feels like it was cobbled together by about 100 different people who could not agree on how to get the job done. The user interface is horrible and slow. However, for this type of device, this is our only choice. This is the best in the industry. And it's a sad thing to say. Come on garmin.. how about working on streamlining your UI instead of giving us a 100 different ways to do something. And how about an interface that doesn't feel like it belongs on a flip phone? For the price, a high dpi touch screen shouldn't be out of the question. I'd return it, but there are no other players in this game that I can find. Update Oct 7 2023. I've had this for a month. It's locked up at least 4 times. Garmin still has not been able to resolve the windows connectivity problem, and they have not yet offered to replace the unit or send another for me to try. They had me collect logs from the Express app and send those. However, windows can't see the device, so I'm not sure what the point of that was... windows has to see it before Express can see it. The altimeter graph does not update during tracking or when following a route. The only way to get the graph to update is to exit the altimeter screen and return to it. Then it updates with your progress. It should be updating at the set update interval, but does not. Update Dec 22 2023. Just last week, Garmin said they may consider replacing the device. They wanted me to record it locking up and want me to record the altimeter flaw. I discovered that the device will work with USB 3.0 and higher Windows computers. It will not work with USB 2.0 though. There are a few other nitpicks I have discovered. When choosing a course to navigate, the device does not offer to navigate to the start of the course for you. I have a Garmin Edge Cycle computer, and it offers to navigate to the start of a pre-planned course. On the 67i, you have to manually scroll around the map to find the start of the course.