Garmin’s new Montana series of handheld GPS navigation devices includes three models with 5-inch color touchscreen displays. The displays are operable by consumers wearing gloves.
The three devices—the Montana 710, 710i and 760i—are compatible with numerous mounting options, sold separately. The GPS handhelds include maps and turn-by-turn navigation to use while driving or towing an RV.
Garmin said the devices guide consumers through adventures. Preloaded TopoActive maps show terrain contours, elevations, coastlines, rivers, landmarks and more.
The 710i and 760i operate using satellite communication when cell service is unavailable. Consumers must have an inReach subscription to use the satellite communication. Subscribers can text message and track their locations through the global Iridium satellite network. Garmin Response, a 24/7-staffed international emergency assistance coordination center, is accessible in emergencies.
Garmin Vice President of Global Consumer Sales Dan Bartel said, “No matter your adventure, the new Montana series can guide you and keep you connected, even when exploring off the grid.”
The devices are built to handle outdoor conditions. The GPS handhelds are tested to U.S. military standards for thermal, shock and vibration. A rechargeable lithium-ion battery provides up to 24 hours of life in GPS mode and up to 440 hours in expedition mode. The Montana 760i also features an 8-megapixel camera that geotags photos with coordinates.
Among the other mapping and navigation features available are:
- TopoActive maps: Navigate any adventure with preloaded worldwide topographical maps, optimized for outdoor activities with terrain contours, summits, coastlines and more.
- Satellite imagery: Access high-resolution satellite imagery with direct-to-device downloads over Wi-Fi. See photorealistic overhead views of routes and surrounding terrain and easily create waypoints based on landmarks.
- Federal Public Land Boundaries: Know public and private land boundaries with an optional display overlay on topographic maps to keep the expedition on track.
- City maps: Seamlessly transition from trails to roads with easy-to-follow, turn-by-turn directions using preloaded City Navigator mapping.
- Trip planning: Connect with the Garmin Explore smartphone app to plan and review trip data, and manage waypoints, courses and activities.
- Outdoor Maps+: Add an Outdoor Maps+ subscription (sold separately) to receive additional premium mapping content, including elevation contours, land boundaries, wildlife areas and more.
- Expanded memory: With 32 gigabytes of memory, consumers can download more maps to suit the journey, such as BlueChart g3 for reliable navigation on the water (sold separately).
- Navigation sensors: Built-in sensors include an altimeter for elevation data, a barometer to monitor the weather and a three-axis electronic compass.
- Multi-GNSS support: Explore with confidence by accessing GPS and Galileo satellite networks for greater support.
