Tag: garmin
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Garmin inReach Messenger How-To Tutorials
In the fall of 2022, Garmin released a direct competitor to the ZOLEO Satellite Communicator with the Garmin inReach Messenger. This new inReach model focuses on messaging rather than be integrated with GPS navigation functions. With the focus on messaging, the Garmin inReach Messenger requires the Messenger smartphone app and a valid Garmin Explore account…
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Garmin Offers Audio System For Powersport Vehicles & Garmin Tread GPS Users
One thing you notice when you get into powersports and start riding an ATV or in my case a Side by Side; the accessories are expensive. Garmin adds an audio system with LED lights as an add-on to their Tread line of GPS devices focused on this area. Today, Garmin formally announced the Garmin Audio…
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Garmin GPS Mounting Options For Side By Side Can-Am Defender
In this video, I’ll go over some Garmin GPS device & monting options when you want to mount a Garmin GPS to a side by side UTV or other. Here I am using a Can-Am defender, but this also applied to similar styled utility rigs such as Polaris Ranger, Honda Pioneer and Yamaha Viking In…
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How To Route Plan Your Next Off-Road or ATV Trip with GaiaGPS and Export to Garmin Explore
I use GaiaGPS and Garmin GPS products to plan new routes or trails to follow in a wilderness area for my off road trips using my Can-Am Defender side by side ATV. I’ll be using GaiaGPS, but other mapping programs like Garmin Basecamp or Garmin Explore will yield similar results a but I find that…
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Garmin Updates Instinct 2 To Bring In-Line with Fitness Watches
Garmin published an update to the Instinct 2 series and a Instinct 2 dezl version for professional truck drivers. Priced between $449.99 – $649.99CAD, this updated version is slightly less than the original but packs more features and variety that will give an excuse for those who wanted a more tactical looking watch on their…
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Garmin Releases inReach mini 2 For Satellite Communication
Garmin announced the updated version of the inReach mini 2 for satellite communication and emergency SOS response. The price of the updated mini 2 is now USD 399.99 while the previous version was USD 349.99. Other differences with the previous inReach mini are: Improved display 176×176 pixels vs 128 x 128 pixels Vastly improved battery…
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Garmin Adds To Tread Lineup With Overland Editions
Announced during CES this week, Garmin will be releasing later this month two additional models to the Tread lineup focused on side by side and over landing. The Garmin Tread SxS Edition will feature an 8 inch screen and the Garmin Tread Overlander XL will feature a 10 inch display. These new models will feature…
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Transfer Data from Garmin Basecamp to Garmin Explore
If you are using Garmin BaseCamp to plan your next adventure, you might be interested in adding data from it to Garmin Explore. This blog post talks about how to do this with an easy workaround that is sure to increase productivity! Garmin Basecamp Support Ended in 2018 With the release of BaseCamp version 2018.40,…
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How Does Iridium Satellite Communications Work When Using the Garmin inReach and Zoleo for Communicating With Family and Friends
With the increase in popularity of outdoor activities, Garmin and Zoleo have made it easier to stay connected with friends and family. Satellite communication devices like the Garmin inReach mini and embedded products and Zoleo Satellite communicator can now send text messages, GPS locations, SOS alerts for emergencies, as well as tracking data from these…
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How To Export Gaia GPS Tracks to Garmin
In this video, I’ll show you how you can export a track saved in Gaia GPS and import it to Garmin Connect or Garmin Explore. Here I’m using iOS so this will work on iPhone and IPad, but will also work in Android and on your desktop. Here I’ve recorded a hike using the Gaia…