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Using only GPS at the start delivered some sporadic off-route tracking results, but with settings adjusted to multi-GNSS and multi-band for the return trip, he reported “this thing followed the route like it was on rails.”

“With all its navigation resources enabled, this unit is an absolute bloodhound,” said one user who navigated an off-trail route skirting the bases of the 700 to 800 foot tall granite slabs of Cathedral and White Horse Ledges, which often mess with tracking devices. One note: testers wished they could actually see the remaining battery percentage, rather than a dwindling green bar. Considering that our tests included multiple-GNSS mode, the flashlight, inReach functions and other features, Garmin’s claim of 180 hours in GPS seems accurate. After six days of navigation and messaging we had about 20 percent battery life remaining (the unit was turned off after each use). Garmin claims it will run for up to 180 hours in GPS mode (no inReach, no other GNSS) and up to 840 hours in Expedition mode (no inReach, GPS only, fewer track points, low-power mode activated). It’s also compatible with Garmin’s Outdoor Maps+ and is designed for serious outdoors person who want a robust device that packs a lot of features while keeping you on course, connected, and safe. 24), and multi-band signal reception to enhance the accuracy of those connections. The GPSMAP 67i features a huge improvement in battery life and navigation upgrades that include multiple-GNSS for more consistent satellite connection than GPS alone (think 100+ satellites vs. While snowshoeing the Frankenstein Cliff to Arethusa Falls loop in Crawford Notch and bushwhacking through Echo Lake State Park in New Hampshire’s White Mountains, we tested two of Garmin’s newest releases, the GPSMAP 67i ($600) and the eTrex SE ($150). In a world where everyone has a smartphone, a host of navigation apps to choose from, and a growing array of phone-based SOS/SAR options, do standalone Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS Devices) still have a place in backcountry navigation? We decided to take this debate into the woods to find out.