I’m Matt, your host here at Garmin’s training video series.
Outdoor enthusiasts and professionals alike rely on a GPS unit as their guide to lead them to that exact point of their destination, whether it be on the side of a mountain or even in a canyon.
And when accuracy counts, you should have a GPS to help you find your way in this big world.
Well let me introduce you to a handheld GPS that’s not only feature rich but takes accuracy to a whole new level - the Garmin GPSMAP 66sr.
If you watched our video providing an overview of the GPSMAP 66 series handhelds, you know that they’re an absolute beast and built for adventure.
Well, the 66sr has all the premium features that you find in the 66st – like being built to military standards for thermal, shock, and water performance
as well as ABC sensors to help you navigate every trail – but it takes accuracy to new territory that we‘ve yet to explore with our other devices. Let me explain.
Our adventures can take us into some very challenging environments.
And when I say challenging, I mean areas where GPS signals can be weak or even lost.
So we’ve added multi-band technology to the 66sr.
Multi-band technology is not only more robust but also provides improved accuracy when signals are weak, blocked, or even reflected,
taking the 66sr to the next evolutionary step of GNSS accuracy.
Combine that with expanded GNSS support to include the QZSS and IRNSS constellations,
and you've got a handheld that will help guide the way and provide optimal accuracy in steep country, urban canyons, and even forests with dense trees.
And when you’re out in these environments, you probably want some really detailed mapping along the way, right? Of course you do.
We want you to see the peaks and valleys clearly – so we’ve designed the 66sr with preloaded TopoActive maps for the U.S. and Canada.
With TopoActive, you’ll get detailed information such as terrain contours, topographic elevations, summits, geographical points, and more.
If that’s not enough, you’ll also get maps as pretty as a picture and just as detailed, with Birdseye Satellite Imagery.
With the 66sr, you’ll have unlimited access through a Wi-Fi wireless network, giving you the ability to download high-resolution, photo-realistic maps directly to your device, without a subscription.
Birdseye makes it easy to find trails, pick a stand location, and even create waypoints.
And since you’ll be trekking far and wide, knowing land boundaries is crucial for the safety and ethical responsibility of every person who enjoys the outdoors.
Well, we wanted to make it easy on you, so we added public land boundaries to the 66sr.
The optional display of federal public land boundaries on topographical maps helps you know you’re venturing where you’re supposed to be.
But what good is all of this great mapping if you can’t read it? That’s a great question, but don’t worry!
The GPSMAP 66sr has a large, 3-inch color display that’s easy to read, even in direct sunlight – no squinting necessary.
When planning your adventure, it’s important to be prepared, particularly with your logistics.
With the 66sr, you’ll be adventure ready with its Garmin Explore app compatibility.
The Garmin Explore app and website is built for off-grid navigation and gives you offline access to cloud-based route planning,
allowing you to plan, review and sync your waypoints, routes and tracks.
You can even review completed activities while still in the field.
With all of these great features and the technology for improved accuracy, we had to compromise the battery life, right?
Far from it – check this out!
The 66sr has an internal lithium-ion rechargeable battery that provides up to 36 hours of battery life in GPS mode – and up to 3 weeks in Expedition mode.
That’s more than double the battery life of the 66st – helping to give you the confidence to take your adventure to new places that you have yet to explore.
So, there you have it.
From hiking and climbing, to geocaching and kayaking – wherever the outdoors leads you,
explore more by using this premium, rugged handheld with a 3-inch color display, preloaded maps, and optimal accuracy.
Such a great tool for outdoor enthusiasts and professionals.
Navigate your next adventure – with the GPSMAP 66sr.
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This is Matt from Garmin, hoping that however you choose to move throughout the day - we’ve helped you beat yesterday.