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I actually went back to an older Garmin unit for this exact reason which came in handy when we were out over the holidays and realized we weren't going to make our planned destination and we were in an area with no cell service. Gaia does many things well but it does require pre-planning in...

same here

Apparently web links aren't working....hmm Try an Amazon search for: APPHOME Mini USB Cable 3.3FT 2Pack USB 2.0 Type A to Mini B Data Charging Cord Compatible with Garmin Nuvi GPS, GoPro Hero 3+, Hero HD, PS3 Controller

No problem! They have great deals and fast shipping. You will also want this cable (choose your length of course) if you want to power the Garmin off a USB power port. Any USB cable that handles data will make the Garmin think it's plugged into a computer. I found this out the hard way..lol.

Just an update, I used my new refurbished Garmin Drive 60LM on a recent trip to the desert with the routeable topo maps and it worked perfectly. I loaded up some campsite waypoint options and I was able to auto-route to our off grid camp site on the fly. I'm very pleased with it's performance...

That's awesome information, thank you![emoji106]

I've been looking at the Garmin Instinct as well, I'd be curious to hear what you think of it beyond the Inreach capabilities.

Haha! Happy Holidays to you and yours as well!

The Garmin Map Install program wants to send it direct to the device and the file name on the device is the same no matter what the map source. In theory you could probably do what you suggested but you still need a way to change the names back and forth on the device itself, i.e. a computer...

I'm super tempted to pick up a Nuvi with a 6" screen for better visibility purposes and load it up with Topo maps. They are definitely very affordable.

It appears the older units like the Zumo 550 can't read multiple map images off the SD card. For example, if I install the Pacific region of the Topo maps to the SD card, and then I want to add the Mountain region, it overwrites the map image file. I was able to get the City Navigator update...

Interesting note - I reloaded the Topo and now the City Navigator 2020 update is gone, but the Topo map does in fact show up and is selectable. I will keep experimenting and report back.

Tried this out on an old Zumo 550 but the maps still don't show up as an option to select on the Zumo. Everything looked like it was working/transferring perfectly, not sure what the issue is but it almost seems like the last map transferred over, which was the latest city navigator is the only...

Yeah, I updated my InReach last year on one of the Costco sales so I won't be upgrading mine anytime soon either. Agreed though, nice looking unit for sure.

Hadn't heard of the 66i either: https://newsroom.garmin.com/press-release/garmins-flagship-handheld-navigator-meets-global-communication-new-gpsmapr-66i

Victron makes good stuff no question.

The issue is the Odyssey battery charging profile versus other AGM batteries. There is a CTEK listed on the approved chargers list but no NOCO products. Approved Odyssey Chargers Charging Odyssey batteries - pg14 has some specifics Odyssey Battery Manual "Determining the charger output...

I found the spec sheet which shows it has an AGM+ mode that goes as high as 15.5 volts. The Odysseys have a very specific charging profile from what I remember when I was dealing with my Diehard Platinums. I'm not sure if using the AGM+ mode would ultimately be damaging to the battery.

Does the NOCO charger actually put out 14.4-14.7 volts to fully charge the Odyssey battery?

Great news! Looking forward to testing it out...