Garmin Handheld GPSMAP 66i

The Garmin handheld GPSMAP 66i allows you to navigate trails with ABC sensors, including an altimeter for elevation data, 3-axis electronic compass and a barometer to monitor weather.

You can download high resolution maps directly to the GPSMAP 66i without a subscription to easily find trails, find parking, create waypoints and more.
 

Garmin Handheld GPSMAP 66i Features

• Large 3” sunlight-readable color display for easy viewing.
• Trigger an interactive SOS to the GEOS 24/7 search and rescue monitoring centre; two-way messaging via the 100% global Iridium® satellite network (satellite subscription required).
• Cellular connectivity lets you access Active Weather forecasts and Geocaching Live.
• Compatible with the Garmin Explore™ website and app to help you manage waypoints, routes, activities and collections, use tracks and review trip data from the field.
• Internal, rechargeable lithium battery provides up to 35 hours of battery life in 10-minute tracking mode; 200 hours in Expedition mode with 30-minute tracking intervals.

Garmin Handheld GPSMAP 66i Specifications

Physical dimensions	2.5” x 6.4” x 1.4” (6.2 x 16.3 x 3.5 cm)
Display size	1.5"W x 2.5"H (3.8 x 6.3 cm); 3" diag (7.6 cm)
Display resolution	240 x 400 pixels
Display type	Transflective colour TFT
Weight	8.1 oz (230 g) with batteries
Battery	Rechargeable internal lithium ion
Battery life	Up to 35 hours in 10-minute tracking mode; up to 200 hours (expedition mode)
Water rating	IPX7
MIL-STD-810	Yes (thermal, shock, water)
Interface	High speed micro USB and NMEA 0183 compatible
High sensitivity receiver	Yes
Memory/history	16 GB  (user space varies based on included mapping)

Maps and Memory

Preloaded maps	Yes (TopoActive, routable)
Ability to add maps	Yes
Basemap	Yes
Automatic routing (turn by turn routing on roads)	Yes (with optional mapping for detailed roads)
Map segments	15,000
Birdseye	Yes (direct to device)
External memory storage	microSD™ card (not included)
Includes detailed hydrographic features (coastlines, lake/river shorelines, wetlands and perennial and seasonal streams)	Yes
Includes searchable points of interest (parks, campgrounds, scenic lookouts and picnic sites)	Yes
Displays National, State and local parks, forests, and wilderness areas	Yes
Waypoints	10,000
Tracks	250
Track log	20,000 points, 250 saved gpx tracks, 300 saved fit activities
Routes	250, 250 points per route; 50 points auto routing
Rinex logging	Yes

 

Sensors

GPS	Yes
Galiled	Yes
Barometric altimeter	Yes
Compass	Yes (tilt compensated 3-axis)
GPS compass (while moving)	Yes

 

Daily Smart 

Connect IQ (downloadable watch faces, data fields, widgets and apps)	Yes
Weather	Yes
VIRB® remote	Yes
Pairs with Garmin Connect™ mobile	Yes
Active weather	Yes
Smart notifications on handheld	Yes

 

Safety and Tracking

Livetrack

Yes

Outdoor Recreation

Point to point navigation	Yes
Compatible with Basecamp™	Yes
Area calculation	Yes
Hunt/fish calendar	Yes
Sun and moon information	Yes
Xero™ locations	Yes
Geocoaching friendly	Yes (Geocache live)
Custom maps compatible	Yes (500 custom map tiles)
Picture viewer	Yes
LED beacon flashlight	Yes

 

Connections

Wireless connectivity

Yes (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth®, ANT+®)

inReach®

Interactive SOS	Yes
Send and receive text messages to SMS and email	Yes
Send and receive text messages to other inReach devices	Yes
Exchange locations with other inReach devices	Yes
Map share compatible with tracking	Yes
Virtual keyboard for custom messaging	Yes
inReach remote compatible	Yes

  

Outdoor applications

Compatible with Garmin Explore™ app	Yes
Garmin explore website compatible	Yes