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[Frenchy]

Actually been looking at these as well. Going back and forth between the Overlander and the Tread Overland.

I did some thinking between the two. The only thing I did like the Tread has as a feature is the weather. Since I already have my GMRS Radio in the Pathfinder I figured I should be fine. Also if you want to download maps from FunTreks it can't be done with a Tread unit. Something to do with the application being ran.

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[Clank]

I did some thinking between the two. The only thing I did like the Tread has as a feature is the weather. Since I already have my GMRS Radio in the Pathfinder I figured I should be fine. Also if you want to download maps from FunTreks it can't be done with a Tread unit. Something to do with the application being ran.

Biggest differences for me seem to be the Inreach capability because I don't have any other satellite device and the MVUM maps being preloaded that would be nice.

 

[Frenchy]

Biggest differences for me seem to be the Inreach capability because I don't have any other satellite device and the MVUM maps being preloaded that would be nice.

Fair point for the satellite communication, that said if paired with a Garmin InReach the Overlander GPS has it as well. Without a sale you can easily be lower cost on that end. As for the MVUM maps I'm pretty sure both have them. It's more of specific trail guides waypoints like what FunTreks does that may not be loaded.

 

[TuggerNutz]

I think you can get a BC 35 backup wireless cam and use it as a front facing trail cam.

 

[Frenchy]

I think you can get a BC 35 backup wireless cam and use it as a front facing trail cam.

That one will work, but I don't know how well it will work as a front camera. If anything I'd use if for a backup camera

 

[Frenchy]

Actually been looking at these as well. Going back and forth between the Overlander and the Tread Overland.

Just thought about it, but one thing that FunTreks mentions in this small article is that they do not like the Tread vs the Overlander(referring to two different units) due to it bing called a everything you need in one package. In general I will agree as I feel it makes things easier to have units dedicated for certain things instead of everything. That said I don't mind when some items are combine.

https://funtreks.com/garmin-overlander-and-now-tread-overland-edition-same/

 

[Clank]

Just thought about it, but one thing that FunTreks mentions in this small article is that they do not like the Tread vs the Overlander(referring to two different units) due to it bing called a everything you need in one package. In general I will agree as I feel it makes things easier to have units dedicated for certain things instead of everything. That said I don't mind when some items are combine.

https://funtreks.com/garmin-overlander-and-now-tread-overland-edition-same/

Definitely there are pluses to having separate devices for different functions. My only problem with that is the more separate things you have, the more separate things you have to charge. So many dang charging cords and bricks laying around the house haha

 

[Frenchy]

Definitely there are pluses to having separate devices for different functions. My only problem with that is the more separate things you have, the more separate things you have to charge. So many dang charging cords and bricks laying around the house haha

That Is why you take time to see what you would have at most. Assuming you don't bring a Laptop or Camera with you it would only leave you with the phone primarily for charging. A radio(communication type) would depend on if it's hand held or vehicle mounted

 

[maxbottomtime]

Do y’all people not have CarPlay?

 

[Frenchy]

Do y’all people not have CarPlay?

For starters I know better than to have an Apple product. Also my old 1993 Nissan Pathfinder doesn't have that fancy tech. When I did have my 2019 Ranger I did use Android Auto a little bit here and there and I can tell you right now it was not up to the task whatsoever for navigation like that. That doesn't even count off-road navigation

 

[maxbottomtime]

For starters I know better than to have an Apple product. Also my old 1993 Nissan Pathfinder doesn't have that fancy tech. When I did have my 2019 Ranger I did use Android Auto a little bit here and there and I can tell you right now it was not up to the task whatsoever for navigation like that. That doesn't even count off-road navigation

OnX, Gaia, few others are just fine with CarPlay.

I could see it was not a ranger dash, which confused me on why it was posted in the rangers electronics forum.

 

[Frenchy]

OnX, Gaia, few others are just fine with CarPlay.

I could see it was not a ranger dash, which confused me on why it was posted in the rangers electronics forum.

Still counts as navigation that is able to be used on any vehicle that one feels like using it on.

As for OnX, Gaia and others that require you to download the maps and trails before you loose Cell Phone signal..... Yeah refer to the first post

 

[maxbottomtime]

Still counts as navigation that is able to be used on any vehicle that one feels like using it on.

As for OnX, Gaia and others that require you to download the maps and trails before you loose Cell Phone signal..... Yeah refer to the first post

Yes it requires a modicum of preparation before hitting a trail.

honestly I don’t know anyone under 60 that uses a stand-alone GPS.

 

[Frenchy]

So I have a little update with what I think about the GPS while using it.

One of the things I really do like that I did mention before is that FunTreks(and I suspect others) will allow you do download trails onto the GPS. As I recently did this for a trail I ran earlier today I found it much easier to get to where I am going instead of stopping and trying to figure out which way is which.

Downloading the trails are easy from FunTreks at the least. Once it is downloaded and set it shows up on the GPS Map. When in the Explore APP it has the Waypoint Flags along with the Blue line laid out along the different roads on the map.

That said I did notice two minor spots that the GPS was slightly wrong on how the road is laid out. I suspect this is pretty normal across all the GPS Companies.

Here is a basic shot of the trail line I speak of going along the route. Like this it also gives you a basic idea of what is around and where you are going next.

 

[Frenchy]

Got a funny update on the Garmin Overlander. Thanks to the lovely Cold Snap that just happened I went to go get some dinner last night in the Pathfinder. Well it was -11° and the GPS was in the Pathfinder all day. Well apparently it does not like cold weather as the screen went a little haywire unit it warmed up. If I was smart I would have taken a picture, but I was lazy and wanted food. Put simple it does not like Sub Zero Temps!

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