Description
Garmin GPSMAP 66i Rental – GPS mapping and navigation with satellite messaging and tracking.
OER’s Garmin GPSMAP 66i Rental offers backcountry mapping, navigation, communication, tracking, SOS, social media sharing and more.
- Preloaded TopoActive US and Canada maps
- Send messages to email and SMS numbers
- Activate Tracking and your personalized Mapshare url to allow family and friends back to watch your progress in real time.
- Trigger an interactive SOS to the 24/7 search and rescue monitoring center
- Pair it with your mobile device (Apple iOS, Android, or Kindle Fire via Bluetooth) and free Explore app to access downloadable maps, color aerial imagery and more.
- Optional inReach weather forecast service provides detailed updates directly to your inReach Mini or paired device; basic and premium weather packages available
- Waterproof/dustproof (IPX7, standard submersion to 1m for 30 min.); impact-resistant (Mil-STD-810G for shock)
- Up to 200 hours of battery life while using inReach tech.
- The Garmin GPSMAP 66i is easily charged using the included USB cable, and can be used with most solar chargers.
SOS messages are received by GEOS, a worldwide emergency response coordination center with 24/7/365 staffing.
For complete technical specifications and detailed features see the GPSMAP 66i page at Garmin
More information on Garmin InReach Rental data plans available in the ‘Data’ tab.
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The Quick Review: GPSMAP 66i vs inReach Explorer+ (Differences Only)
The inReach Explorer is 2-Way satellite messenger capable of sending and receiving texts to any number or email in the world. The GPSMAP 66i shares this functionality but in addition has a stronger focus on mapping features as shown below.
| GPSMAP 66i | inReach Explorer+ | |
| Memory Capacity | 16 GB | 2 GB |
| Ability to add Custom Maps | Yes | No |
| Battery Life | Up to 35 hours at 10-minute trackingUp to 200 hours at 30-minute tracking (power saver mode) | Up to 100 hours at 10-minute trackingUp to75 hours at 10-minute tracking with 1-second logging Up to 30 days at 30-minute interval power save mode |
| Interface | USB and NMEA 0183 compatible | USB |
| Preloaded Maps | Garmin Topo Active Mapping | DeLorme (Open Street Maps) |
| Micro SD card | Yes (not included) | No |
| Area Calculation | Yes | No |
| Auto Routing (turn-by-turn) | Yes | No |
| Geocaching | Yes | No |
| Garmin Connect | Yes | No |
| Birds Eye Satellite Imagery | Yes | No |
| RINEX Logging | Yes | No |
