Product Details
CAST OFF CONFIDENTLY WITH A PREMIUM MARINE HANDHELD GPS
Stay on course with the Garmin GPSMAP 86i handheld. It provides all the outdoor functions and global communications of the GPSMAP® 66 series and adds on-the-water features — including wireless connectivity to your onboard marine system.
FEATURES
- It’s water-resistant, and it floats, so it’s as at home on the water as you.
- See all your marine system info at a glance with boat data streaming.
- Cruise with peace of mind. inReach interactive SOS is there if you need it².
- Send and receive text messages from anywhere².
- Put convenient control of your autopilot and Fusion® systems at your fingertips.
- Stay out longer with up to 35 hours of battery life in 10-minute tracking mode.
SET YOUR COURSE
- BOAT DATA - Sync with compatible Garmin chartplotters and instruments to see real-time boat data displayed right on your handheld.
- FUSION-LINK AUDIO - Get convenient remote operation of select onboard Fusion marine products.
- ACCURATE TRACKING - When you’re underway, an adjustable GPS filter smooths speed and heading indications as you pass over swells for more accurate tracking.
- WORLDWIDE BASEMAP - See worldwide shaded relief coverage, including oceans, seas, major lakes and rivers. And see international and state political boundaries and time zone information.
- BLUECHART COVERAGE - Add optional BlueChart g3 coastal charts give you leading-edge coverage, clarity and detail with integrated Garmin and Navionics data.
- AUTOPILOT REMOTE - Even when you’re not at the helm, you can control your boat. Access the autopilot app to change heading, engage pattern steering and follow a GPS route.
- BACKUP NAVIGATION - Whether you’re out for a day of fishing, sailing or cruising, gain peace of mind that comes from having a backup navigator.
- ABC SENSORS - Navigate anywhere with ABC sensors, including an altimeter for elevation data, barometer to monitor weather and 3-axis electronic compass.
YOU'RE NEVER OUT OF TOUCH
- TWO-WAY MESSAGING - The Iridium® satellite network¹ lets you send and receive custom and preset text messages or emails with a delivery confirmation².
- TRIP TRACKING - Share your adventures with your web-based MapShare™ trip-sharing page so loved ones can see your progress or ping your device to see your GPS location².
- INTERACTIVE SOS - In case of emergency, trigger an interactive SOS message to the Garmin IERCC, a 24/7 staffed professional emergency response coordination center via the 100% global Iridium satellite network.
- MARINE WEATHER - Receive weather forecasts directly on your device, so you can make educated decisions based on local conditions or the destination ahead².
STAY CONNECTED
- SMART NOTIFICATIONS - Get smart notifications right on your GPSMAP 86i handheld when you pair it with your compatible smartphone.
- GARMIN EXPLORE™ APP - Sync GPSMAP 86i with Garmin Explore for cloud management of your favorite waypoints, tracks and routes.
- WIRELESS CONNECTIONS - GPSMAP 86i offers Wi-Fi® connectivity, ANT+® technology and BLUETOOTH® wireless technology for easy wireless updates and connections. .
- LED FLASHLIGHT - The GPSMAP 86i helps you keep gear to a minimum with a built-in LED flashlight that can be used as a beacon to signal for help.
- BATTERY LIFE - The internal, rechargeable lithium battery provides up to 35 hours of operation in 10-minute tracking mode and up to 200 hours in expedition mode³.
¹ To access the Iridium® satellite network for live tracking and messaging, including SOS capabilities, an active satellite subscription is required. Some jurisdictions regulate or prohibit the use of satellite communications devices. It is the responsibility of the user to know and follow all applicable laws in the jurisdictions where the device is intended to be used.
² Active satellite subscription required
³ Battery life may vary depending on usage; battery is user-rechargeable
Wi-Fi is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance. The Bluetooth word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Garmin is under license.
IN THE BOX
- GPSMAP 86i handheld with worldwide basemap
- Powered mount
- Lanyard
- USB to Micro USB cable
- USB to 2 pin cable
- Mounting hardware
- Documentation
SPECS
PHYSICAL AND PERFORMANCE
Display Size | 1.5"W x 2.5"H (3.8 x 6.3 cm); 3" diag (7.6 cm) |
Battery type | rechargeable, internal lithium-ion |
Display resolution | 240 x 400 pixels |
GPS | Yes |
Dimension | 2.65" x 7" x 1.7" (6.75w x 17.8h x 4.4d cm) |
Interface | high speed microUSB and NMEA 0183 compatible |
Waterproof | IPX7 |
Weight | 9.59 oz (272 g) |
Display Type | transflective, 65K color TFT |
Battery life | up to 35 hours at 10-minute tracking; up to 200 hours at 30-minute tracking (power save mode) |
High-sensitivity receiver | Yes |
MAPS AND NAVIGATION
External memory storage | yes (32 GB max microSD™ card, not included) |
Waypoints/favorites/locations | 10000 |
Basemap | Yes |
Navigation Routes | 250, 250 points per route; 50 points auto routing |
Navigation Track Log | 20,000 points, 250 saved gpx tracks, 300 saved fit activities |
Memory/History | 16 GB (user space varies based on included mapping) |
Ability to add maps | Yes |
FEATURES
Send route selection to MapShare during trip | Yes |
QZSS | No |
Satellite Imagery | yes (direct to device) |
Send waypoints to MapShare during trip | Yes |
Active Weather | Yes |
Contacts | No |
Rinex logging | Yes |
inReach remote widget | No |
Pairs with Garmin Connect™ Mobile | Yes |
Touchscreen | No |
LED beacon flashlight | Yes |
inReach remote compatible | Yes |
Sun and moon information | Yes |
Virtual keyboard for custom messaging | Yes |
MapShare compatible with tracking | Yes |
IRNSS | No |
Geocaching-friendly | yes (Geocache Live) |
Send and receive text messages to other inReach device | Yes |
Automatic routing (turn by turn routing on roads) for motorized vehicles | No |
GLONASS | No |
Send and receive text messages to SMS and email | Yes |
Frequency band | No |
Displays national, state and local parks, forests, and wilderness areas | Yes (downloadable from Garmin Express™) |
Smart notifications on handheld | Yes |
Connect IQ™ (downloadable watch faces, data fields, widgets and apps) | Yes |
Custom maps compatible | yes (500 custom map tiles) |
Compatible with Earthmate | No |
Dog tracking | No |
Connections Wireless Connectivity | yes (Wi-Fi®, BLUETOOTH®, ANT+®) |
LiveTrack | Yes |
Exchange locations with other inReach device | Yes |
Vibration alert | No |
Map segments | 15000 |
Point-to-point navigation | Yes |
Picture viewer | Yes |
Barometric altimeter | Yes |
SBAS | No |
Weather forecasts | Yes |
XERO™ Locations | Yes |
Interactive SOS | Yes |
VOX (voice activation) | No |
Ballistics solver | No |
GPS compass (while moving) | Yes |
Multi-band frequency support | No |
Includes searchable points of interests (parks, campgrounds, scenic lookouts and picnic sites) | Yes (downloadable from Garmin Express™) |
Fish forecast | Yes |
Compass | Yes (tilt-compensated 3-axis) |
Lens Material | chemically strengthened glass |
Compatible with Garmin Explore™ app | Yes |
Tracks | 250 |
Compatible with Garmin Messenger app | Yes |
Galileo | Yes |
Garmin Pilot™ app compatible | No |
Garmin Explore website compatible | Yes |
Area calculation | Yes |
MIL-STD-810 | yes (thermal, shock, water) |
Location reporting (send and receive GPS positions) | No |
VIRB® Remote | Yes |