| inReach Explorer+ | GPSMAP 66i | GPSMAP 67i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interface | Micro USB | Micro USB | USB-C |
| Dimension | 2.7" x 6.5" x 1.5" (6.8 x 16.4 x 3.8 cm) with keypad and SOS door bump | 2.5" x 6.4" x 1.4" (6.2 x 16.3 x 3.5 cm) | |
| Display Size | 1.4"W x 1.9"H (3.5 x 4.7 cm); 2.31" diag (5.9 cm) | 1.5"W x 2.5"H (3.8 x 6.3 cm); 3" diag (7.6 cm) | |
| Display Resolution | 200 x 265 pixels | 240 x 400 pixels | |
| Weight | 7.5 oz (213.0 g) | 8.1 oz (230 g) | |
| MIL-STD-810 | NO | ✔ (thermal, shock, water) | |
| LED Beacon Flashlight | NO | ✔ | |
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Comparing the inReach Explorer+, GPSMAP 66i, and 67i
The GPSMAP® 67i outdoor handheld includes many of the same features as its predecessors, however it also adds some exciting new features.
The GPSMAP 67i includes these key features, but also includes inReach® satellite communication technology:
Rechargeable, internal lithium-ion battery
Up to 165 hours of battery life with a message or location sent every 10 minutes
USB-C Interface
Multi-band frequency support for improved position accuracy
Multi-continent topo maps
Download TopoActive maps from around the world to keep your explorations on track
Download high-resolution, photorealistic satellite imagery via Wi-Fi
Compatible with Outdoor Maps+ subscription for access to premium map content
Check-In messages
Interactive SOS
Location sharing
Optional inReach weather forecasts
Compatible with the Garmin Explore™ app
Compatible with the Garmin Messenger™ app
Group Messaging (with the Garmin Messenger app)
Activate an inReach subscription service directly through the Garmin Messenger app or at explore.garmin.com
For a side by side comparison of the GPSMAP 66i and GPSMAP 67i, see - GPSMAP 66i/67i Product Comparison.
To compare the main differences between the inReach Explorer®+, GPSMAP 66i, and 67i devices, refer to the information below.
| inReach Explorer+ | GPSMAP 66i | GPSMAP 67i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Rechargeable, internal lithium-ion | Rechargeable, internal lithium-ion | Rechargeable, internal lithium-ion |
| Battery Life | Up to 100 hours at 10-minute tracking mode (default) Up to 75 hours at 10-minute tracking with 1-second logging Up to 30 days at the 30-minute interval power save mode Up to 3 years when powered off | Up to 35 hours of battery life with a message or location sent every 10 minutes Up to 225 hours of battery life in Expedition mode with a message or location sent every 30 minutes | Up to 165 hours of battery life with a message or location sent every 10 minutes Up to 425 hours of battery life in Expedition mode with a message or location sent every 10 minutes |
| inReach Explorer+ | GPSMAP 66i | GPSMAP 67i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preloaded Maps (based on the region in which the device is purchased) | ✔ The North America SKU of the inReach Explorer+ comes preloaded with a 1:24k map of Garmin Yarmouth (Former DeLorme) North America data of the U.S. and Canada. Mexico also is included at a 1:125k scale (derived from Garmin Yarmouth’s Digital Atlas of the Earth). | ✔ (TopoActive, routable) | ✔ (TopoActive, routable) |
| Multi-Continent TopoActive Maps (free download) | NO | NO | ✔ |
| Ability to Add Purchased Maps | NO (See Map Coverage for inReach Explorer+ for available mapping options) | ✔ | ✔ |
| Compatible with Outdoor Maps + | NO | NO | ✔ |
| Automatic routing (turn by turn routing on roads) for outdoor activities | NO | ✔ | ✔ |
| Map Segments | N/A | 15,000 | 15,000 |
| Satellite Imagery | NO | ✔ (direct to device) | ✔ (direct to device) |
| Waypoints | 500 | 10,000 | 10,000 |
| Courses | NO | 250, 200 course points per course | 250, 200 course points per course |
| Tracks | Single dynamic track | 250 | 250 |
| Navigation Track Log | Single auto overwrite track log | 20,000 points, 250 saved gpx tracks, 300 saved fit activities | 20,000 points, 250 saved gpx tracks, 300 saved fit activities |
| Navigation Routes | 20, 200 points per route | 250, 250 points per route; 50 points auto routing | 250, 250 points per route; 50 points auto routing |
| Memory | 2 GB (user space varies based on included mapping) | 16 GB (user space varies based on included mapping) | 16 GB (user space varies based on included mapping) |
| inReach Explorer+ | GPSMAP 66i | GPSMAP 67i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPS | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| GLONASS1 | NO | NO | NO |
| GALILEO1 | NO | ✔ | ✔ |
| QZSS1 | NO | NO | ✔ |
| BeiDou1 | NO | NO | ✔ |
| IRNSS1 | NO | NO | ✔ |
| Barometric Altimeter | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Compass (tilt-compensated 3-axis) | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| GPS Compass (while moving) | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Multi-band Frequency Support | NO | NO | ✔ |
| Wi-Fi | NO | ✔ | ✔ |
| Bluetooth | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| ANT+ | NO | ✔ | ✔ |
1 For more details on these Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS), see - https://www.gps.gov/systems/gnss/.
| inReach Explorer+ | GPSMAP 66i | GPSMAP 67i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interactive SOS | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| inReach Weather | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Send and receive text messages to SMS and email | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Send and receive text messages to other inReach devices | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Send and receive group messages | NO | NO | ✔ |
| Exchange locations with other inReach devices | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| MapShare™ compatible with tracking | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Virtual keyboard for custom messaging | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Compatible with Garmin Earthmate app | ✔ | NO | NO |
| Compatible with Garmin Explore app | NO | ✔ | ✔ |
| Compatible with Garmin Messenger app | NO | NO | ✔ |
| Smart switching between Wi-Fi, Cellular and Satellite with Garmin Messenger app | NO | NO | ✔ |