Garmin Overlander

‘Yes.
If you go to the Garmin website you’ll see that they have launched “The Tread” which incorporates the InReach as well as a bunch of additional features including mvum maps and iOverlander. There are also several screen sizes to choose from and the price goes up accordingly..


The original overlander is still available.
That Tread XL Overlander 10" looks neat. Rather pricey though.
 
I like the integration of inReach in the new Tread. However, I still wouldn’t ditch my physical mini. I have a inquiry in with Garmin about the omission of the backup camera functionality. They are taking emails of people, so they can keep track of who really wants them. Weird that they didn’t include this. Maybe a software fix will solve the issue. I’m wondering if they are working on new cameras, also.
 
My pretty much new Overlander is listed in the for sale thread. Picked up the tread.

I’d really be interested in why you decided to go with the tread and how you like it..

Needed a new inReach. Liked the group ride radio function. Liked the dog tracking function. Nothing too crazy with my reasons.

As far as liking it; I’m not sure yet. It just showed up, so I haven’t even set it up yet.
 
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More important for hunters I suppose.
I use it on Gaia more than I thought I would. Comes in handy when hitting unknown trails and you wonder into a field and you see No Trespassing. Or really anytime you're unsure where you are/if you're on public land. Out here east of the Mississippi It's a bit of an issue. I consult that particular Layer then to figure out if I need to double back or not.
 
Greetings. I am new to this forum and I am resurrecting this thread because I am trying to find out more about the Garmin Overlander. My wife and I are currently ATV/UTVers as well as RVers. I have some Garmin devices already. I use a Garmin Zumo XT on my ATV. Our UTV has a Samsung Galaxy Tab Active Pro 10.1. My wife prefers Polaris Ride Command maps and I use VV Mapping. Surprisingly, the BBBike maps, which are Open Street Maps based, also do a nice job on the trails we use.

I am now considering a Garmin that will accept .APK files, so I can sideload Android apps onto it. It looks like there are a few Garmins that are Android based.

My questions are, for anybody that has experience with a Garmin Overlander GPS, would it be bright enough to see in the direct sunlight? My Garmin Zumo XT is about 1000 NITS and I have read that the Garmin Overlander is not as bright.
Would I be better off with a
Tread-SxS Edition or Tread-Overland Edition? It looks like both of those have brighter displays than the original Garmin Overlander.

Next, I am thinking about the OnX Offroad. I have T-Satellite and I read that OnX will work with it. I am just wondering how well they work together.

Finally, I have seen some smart screen online that state they have bright screen. They use Android Auto/Apple CarPlay to mirror what is on your smartphone. Are those a good choice and for anybody that has experience using those, are there any particular brands or models that you recommend?
 
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I am very interested in seeing how well T-Mobile works with the various overlanding apps. I use Gaia a lot, Have an old Overlander that I used extensively in my 5th gen 4Runner. I think T-Mobile works with WhatsApp. Does it work with HipCamp, the Dyrt, iOverlander, etc. Anyone here with experience using these?

Dale
 
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