Boundary Waters Quetico Forum :: Group Forum: GPS :: InReach vs 66i/86i
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schweady |
Savage Voyageur...Im not even sure if I would use a 66i or the 86i for navigation..." The 66i is every bit the gps unit that my 64st is. And every bit the emergency response unit that my inReach is. Just some differences in how it is used and in battery management. If you mean to say that you would not "depend" on it for navigation, I get that. That's what maps and compasses are for. But if you are concerned that the 66i is incapable of providing accurate location info and trail and waypoints data management, my research tells otherwise. |
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butthead |
The Inreach technology is just starting it's integration into other pieces of gear. Expect more along this line. I'm supprised they have not come out with fishing chart/plotters with integrated Inreach systems, especially for off shore fishing. butthead |
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butthead |
Still SV has a point about multi use equipment, but I'd still carry a dedicated PLB and the 66I. butthead |
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schweady |
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Savage Voyageur |
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joewildlife |
But it doesn't matter...I really think Garmin dropped the ball with these units by putting internal rechargeable batteries in them. I'm not carrying a power pack or solar panels that would be needed on long trips for recharging, if using these units several hours a day for navigation. I mean, I can run my 78 on 2 or 3 sets of lithium batteries on a 14 day trip, and it is on anytime I'm on the water travelling or fishing. I can get by 2 weeks with the InReach using it only for texts and weather reports. So I take both. I'd rather have a good gps with 2 way communication abilities that runs on AA batteries. That the 66i/86i are all in one units is kind of moot when they have internal batteries. The InReach replaced my SPOT but it didn't replace my 78s. maybe it's just me Joe |
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Savage Voyageur |
schweady: "Savage Voyageur...Im not even sure if I would use a 66i or the 86i for navigation..." Sorry, poorly worded on my part. They all will provide location, waypoint data. I just like the size of my Montana screen. Like I stated in my other post, I can read it clearly. It’s about the size of my iPhone screen. My Montana uses a 4” diagonal screen, and the 66i uses a 3” diagonal screen. My eyes are getting bad. I need a bigger screen. I should have said I like to navigate with a larger screen unit. And that’s why I will be taking both units. If the 66i would have had the weather feature I would have bought it, almost did. I read that they said the weather feature might/will be offered in the future as a software update. |