Product Details
GO INTO THE WILD WITH A SATELLITE CONNECTION
To keep adventurers in touch and on track, the Montana 700i handheld combines the flexibility of on- or off-road navigation with global messaging and interactive SOS via inReach satellite technology¹.
FEATURES
- Big news. A full QWERTY keyboard lets you easily type messages
- Wander wider and still stay in touch — with inReach for messaging and 24/7 SOS.
- Routable topographic maps? Check. Now you’re free to take it off-road or on.
- Built like a tank. Meets MIL-STD 810 for thermal, shock, water and vibration.
- Get the clear perspective of BirdsEye Satellite Imagery right to your device.
- Power your adventures with 18+ hours of lithium-ion battery life in GPS mode.
LINK UP FROM WAY OUT - WITH INREACH TECHNOLOGY
- TWO-WAY MESSAGING - Exchange text messages with loved ones, post to social media, or communicate via inReach device to inReach device in the field (active satellite subscription required).
- INTERACTIVE SOS - In case of emergency, trigger an interactive SOS message to Garmin Response, a 24/7 staffed professional emergency response coordination center (active satellite subscription required).
- GLOBAL CONNECTIVITY - Instead of relying on cellphone coverage, now your messages, SOS and tracking are transferred via the 100% global Iridium® satellite network (active satellite subscription required).
- INREACH WEATHER - Available inReach weather forecast service provides detailed updates directly to your Montana handheld or paired devices, so you’ll know what to expect en route.
BE PREPARED. WITH NAVIGATION FOR ANY SITUATION
- OUTDOOR MAPS+ - Add a subscription to Outdoor Maps+, and get ongoing access to a wide variety of premium mapping content and regular updates sent right to your Garmin device via Wi-Fi® technology.
- CITY NAVIGATOR MAPS® - Seamlessly transition from trails to road navigation with preloaded City Navigator street mapping, which guides your drive with easy-to-follow turn-by-turn directions.
- TOPOACTIVE MAPS - To navigate your adventures, use preloaded topographical maps for the U.S. and Canada. View terrain contours, elevations, coastlines, rivers, landmarks and more.
- ADDITIONAL MAPS - With 16 GB of onboard memory and a microSD™ card slot for expandable storage, you can download even more maps such as BlueChart® g3 for the water.
- PUBLIC LAND BOUNDARIES - Optional display of federal public land boundaries on topographical maps helps you know that you’re venturing where you’re supposed to be.
- SATELLITE VIEWS - Use direct-to-device downloads of BirdsEye Satellite Imagery (no annual subscription required) to see photo-realistic views and create waypoints based on landmarks.
- ABC SENSORS - Navigate your next trail with ABC sensors, including an altimeter for elevation data, barometer to monitor weather and 3-axis electronic compass.
- ACTIVE WEATHER - Use cellular connectivity2 to access up-to-date Active Weather forecasts through the Garmin Connect™ app.
- DOG TRACKING - For hunters and trainers, this Montana syncs with compatible Astro® or Alpha® series handhelds (sold separately) to help track sporting dogs in the field.
- WIKILOC TRAILS - This preloaded app lets you easily download hiking, cycling and other Wikiloc trails shared by outdoor enthusiasts like you. Get a free 60-day Wikiloc Premium trial to try this and other exclusive features. Learn more.
- RUGGED BY DESIGN - This durable, water-resistant handheld is tested to U.S. military standards and features a glove-friendly 5” touchscreen that’s 50% larger than previous Montana models.
STAY ON TRACK WHILE VENTURING OFF-GRID
- MULTI-GNSS SUPPORT - Access to both GPS and Galileo satellite networks enables Montana 700i to track in more challenging environments than GPS alone.
- TRACKING - Using your web-based MapShare™ trip-sharing page, followers can see your progress, ping your device to see your GPS location and exchange messages during your trip.
- EXPEDITION MODE - Trek far and wide off-grid. Use Expedition mode, an ultralow-power GPS reference, to keep Montana tracking for a week or more between recharges.
- EXTENDED BATTERY LIFE - An internal, rechargeable lithium-ion battery pack provides more than 18 hours of battery life in GPS mode.
- VEHICLE MOUNTS - A variety of Montana handheld-compatible mounts (sold separately) lets you adapt your navigator for use on ATVs, boats, cars, motorcycles, RVs or other vehicles.
SPECS
PHYSICAL AND PERFORMANCE
Display Size | 2.55"W x 4.25"H (6.48 x 10.80 cm); 5" diag (12.70 cm) |
Battery type | rechargeable lithium-ion (included) |
Display resolution | 480 x 800 pixels |
GPS | Yes |
Dimension | 3.6" x 7.2" x 1.3" (9.19 x 18.30 x 3.27 cm) |
Interface | high speed micro USB and NMEA 0183 compatible |
Waterproof | IPX7 |
Weight |
14.5 oz (410 g) with included lithium-ion battery pack |
Display Type | WVGA transflective, dual orientation |
Battery life |
GPS Mode: up to 18 hours |
High-sensitivity receiver | Yes |
MAPS AND NAVIGATION
External memory storage | yes (32 GB max microSD™ card) |
Waypoints/favorites/locations | 10000 |
Preloaded maps |
yes (TopoActive, by Region; City Navigator Maps, North America; Federal Public Lands Map, US only) |
Basemap | Yes |
Navigation Routes | 250, 250 points per route; 50 points auto routing |
Navigation Track Log | 20000 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 |
Satellite Imagery | yes (direct to device) |
Smart switching between Wi-Fi, Cellular and Satellite with Garmin Messenger app | Yes |
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 | Yes |
LED beacon flashlight | Yes |
inReach remote compatible | Yes |
Sun and moon information | Yes |
Virtual keyboard for custom messaging | Yes |
MapShare compatible with tracking | Yes |
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 | Yes |
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 |
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 | yes (when paired to compatible dog track system) |
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 |
Weather forecasts | Yes |
XERO™ Locations | Yes |
Interactive SOS | Yes |
VOX (voice activation) | No |
Automatic routing (turn by turn routing on roads) for outdoor activities | Yes |
GPS compass (while moving) | Yes |
Includes detailed hydrographic features (coastlines, lake/river shorelines, wetlands and perennial and seasonal streams) | Yes |
Includes searchable points of interests (parks, campgrounds, scenic lookouts and picnic sites) | Yes |
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 Explore website compatible | Yes |
Area calculation | Yes |
MIL-STD-810 | yes (thermal, shock, water, vibe) |
Location reporting (send and receive GPS positions) | No |
VIRB® Remote | Yes |