Garmin Overlander

[er waddell]

‘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..

Tread® XL - Overland Edition

10” All-Terrain Navigator

www.garmin.com

The original overlander is still available.

That Tread XL Overlander 10" looks neat. Rather pricey though.

 

[enjoitheride]

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.

 

[enjoitheride]

My pretty much new Overlander is listed in the for sale thread. Picked up the tread.

 

[smlobx]

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..

 

[North American Sojourner]

That Tread XL Overlander 10" looks neat. Rather pricey though.

Very pricey. And, private land owner information. I don't think I need to know who owns the cattle farm up the road from the park. LMAO
Zim

 

[enjoitheride]

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.

 

[ChadHahn]

Very pricey. And, private land owner information. I don't think I need to know who owns the cattle farm up the road from the park. LMAO
Zim

More important for hunters I suppose.

 

[SJ.Overland]

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.

 

[jsackspot]

Does anyone know which cameras work with the Garmin Overlander? A couple links from folks that confirm some camera works, but not specifically which camera(s).

I understand the now-discontinued BC35 worked.

https://www.jlwranglerforums.com/forum/threads/garmin-overlander-camera-forward-facing-under-the-jeep.49313/

Thanks!

 

[Jim1348]

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?

 

[WU7X]

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

 

[Jim1348]

Dale,

I agree. A group of us are heading to northern Minnesota next week and I may know more.

Also, I see that you are a fellow hambone.

Jim
NØJS

 

[smlobx]

Just in case anyone didn’t know the Garmin Overlander has been discontinued and is not supported by Garmin any longer…

 

[WU7X]

Hello Jim! Mostly into CW and FT8 here. Installing a FTM500dr in a new to me rig. I did the MARS mod to it and have programmed all the GMRS channels, along with Ham VHF/UHF frequencies, into it. I have a GMRS license now, but will only use those channels on the Yaesu for emergencies or just to listen in to friends who are not hams and on are GMRS instead. GMRS is so popular I assume that it will be the communications medium of choice for all overlanding soon. IF/when that happens, I'll ditch the Yaesu and pick up a Midland or something.

Too bad about the Overlander support, but so typical of Garmin. I used to really enjoy doing the BDRs with friends from around the country. Typically 4-5 vehicles and 6-8 people. I would download the tracks into Gaia, get everything set up the way I wanted it (share it with all the others), then transfer the data to the Garmin. It gave me all the topo info I needed, the tracks were easily readable, and I thought the screen was actually brighter and more visible than Gaia on my iPad. I still think that Gaia with all its phenomenal layers is much better than any Garmine product I've ever used. I used a separate inReach, an original DeLorme one, for contact with the kids. Everything worked beautifully. It was pretty easy to put new tracks/routes together if plans changed in the Gaia and upload them to the Garmin.

Technology is continually changing; I've dropped Verizon for T-Mobile. Primarily to see how well their satellite access is. So no need for the inReach anymore. That is pushing me more to going with just the Gaia/iPad route. I sold my heavily modified 4Runner last fall and gave the small overlanding trailer to my son. I just turned 78 and recently picked up a very nice 2015 one ton GMC Sierra crew cab 4x4 with an 8 foot bed, etc. It came with a full size Alaskan Camper. Dialing future adventures down a bit. SWMBO is now excitedly searching Harvest Host, HipCamp, the Dyrt, iOverlander, etc., looking for alluring campsites up here in the PNW, BC & AB, and mountain states. I am also teaching her to become the navigator so that I can focus on driving full-time. We are looking at spending several months on the road in the southwest this winter to get away from the cold, wet weather.

Life is good.