Garmin GPSMAP 67i - Impressions After First Hike & Setup

00:00 Type of Test
01:24 Unboxing
02:20 Setup
04:24 Creating Course
05:37 First Use & Testing
12:48 GPS Performance
14:30 First Impressions

I recently got my hands on the Garmin GPSMAP 67i, and I couldn't wait to take it out on a hike to test it out. The GPSMAP 67i is the top fo the line choice for outdoor enthusiasts looking for a handheld GPS unit, thanks to its rugged design and reliable navigation features.

During my first hike with the GPSMAP 67i, I was blown away by its accuracy and reliability. The device quickly locked onto satellite signals and provided me with accurate information about my location, altitude, and distance traveled. The GPSMAP 67i also allowed me to use all the inReach functionality that we've grown accustomed to.

But there were some hiccups in the setup process and overall the unit is an incremental upgrade from the Garmin GPSMAP 66i.

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[michaelmckeag]

The YT algorithm brought your video to my attention this morning; timely. Checked tracking, the 67i I ordered arrived at our PO box overnight. The 67i replaces a 62s, a big step up. Your setup demonstration will save me a lot of time, confusion and frustration. I leave for two weeks in Death Valley tomorrow morning. I need to complete setup promptly. Thanks for the clear and concise guidance.

[OszvaldJuhasz]

This is a great video. This is the review that made me buy this device. It would be great if you made a longer video with cool and useful features you use while hiking.

[cameronpeach]

Thanks for the review. I just upgraded from the 66i to the 67i. I really wanted the battery life. Also, I got Outdoor Maps+. I am satisfied with it so far.

[chucklaverdiere]

Great review. My 67i arrives tomorrow. I bought the 66i 2 weeks ago and have returned it. Battery and USB C were must haves for me. After seeing the 66i accuracy comparison, I'm glad I'm swapping.

[-Leonard-]

Thank you for your first impressions. I‘m currently using a Garmin inReach Explorer+ due to the long battery life and ease of use in an expedition setting. This device draw my attention due to the battery improvements. It would be very nice of you, if you could give your opinion comparing these two devices in your review. On the first sight the 67i looks very promising, yet more fragile and complicated compared to the Explorer+. Thank you very much for your coverage. 😊

[alexbarrios]

Thanks for the review! Was looking into buying a 66i but will probably end up with the 67i. Can't wait to watch your longer review. Completely agree that it should have battery percentage and have been in the connect software already.

[hollernathan]

Etrex SE! Can’t wait. Can you show us how to load a GPX file from the net onto Garmin explore or onto Gaia? Thank you

[Frostytravels]

Great video, gave you a sub. I have a 66i, just purchased it. Did not think the 67 was worth the extra dough for the improvements. Used this to set up my 66i.

[hopetolboe]

I gave up on this one and returned it for the 66SR. So far the 66SR works perfectly. Wifi connected easily without any issues. I know the battery life isn't as good as the 67 so hopefully I won't regret.

[RichRich]

I've got 4 Garmin devices and recently dealt with them over a out-of-warrantee device and got great customer care.

[mccgsm]

When I saw the 67i was out, my first thought was to see what you had to say about it--your reviews are cogent, lucid, and thankfully linear! Bless you for it. I'd love to see battery life and accuracy compared when WAAS/EGNOS is inactive versus active. To me, the biggest attraction of the 67i is the battery life--that would allow me to downsize my portable battery pack to support only my IPhone, which on multiday trips is always put to airplane mode and used only as a camera except for rare "in coverage" times to check messages. And I think you're too kind on Garmin's "clunky" Bluetooth integration and confusing suite of phone apps--they not only combine functions oddly, but connectivity is a sucker's game. I found that using Connect would inevitably screw up BT connection with Explorer, and sometimes I'd spend an hour or more jumping through Garmin's troubleshooting hoops to get either connected. That's negligent nonsense in this day and age. And when I updated my 66i to firmware 9.50 and downloaded the Messenger app, I never did succeed in getting the unit to connect with the app. At this point, I have only Explorer on the IPhone, and that mainly for ease in messaging when I need to text a lot and am reasonably certain my battery life will sustain that.

[carolshick]

Thank you! You took some of the mystery out of the pairing problems. Very helpful to this tech challenged human. Look forward to your future videos on this.

[johnkaper]

I noticed hat when charging my new 67i with my apple MacBook Pro charger; which has the same USB connection that it gave the percentage as it was charging the device on the screen. That was pretty cool, my Garmin charger didn't do that. Once it's 100% charger and you unplug the USB connection, the device just shows the Green square. So far I am loving this 67i . Tks for the videos.

[Peakabike]

Thanks for the quick and independent preview and GPS test !

[donaldstrader]

One thing I would be curious about in any review of the Garmin 67i, and you might have already done it, is what maps are automatically available if you use the 67i in a marine environment, or you take it overseas to use somewhere such as New Zealand or Europe. Or in the alternative how hard and/or expensive is it to load them?
Sorry if I am behind the times, but it was a royal pain on the GPSmap76CSx, which is still what I use if I am not using AllTrails or other maps on my phone. I don't need a lot of detail, just some general comments as to what to expect. Thanks for your informative videos. I see over to the right that you have already produced new videos which might answer my questions, but this one had popped up and I quickly watched it.

[kkutube]

Thank you for the positive and negative reviews.

[Blackwolffe]

I own the 66i as well as the inReach Mini

That thing is a brick!!. I love it for overloading & backpacking

Otherwise I'll use my inReach Mini for hiking, MTB, Snowboarding, Kayaking & so forth

Much love from Colorado

[sanctusrimoradv]

Nice review. I returned my 66sr long ago when I bought it. It and the replacement had charging issues. Just bad connectors/design. I love the gpsmaps form factor. I'd like to see a comparison with 66sr.

[ViajanteNato]

Hey man seems that you know a lot about GPS devices which device that you recommend for recording the track with high precision with very high quality data some device the check for GPS very fast. Sam is very slow phones. For example they check once per second incentivised to check 10× per second. I would like to use one device that I could record data and then exports to the computer later, which device do you recommend?

[ehelekakou]

Looking forward to the eTrex SE review. Looks like it has a nice contrasty screen.