Garmin (United States) - Press Release: Garmin has unveiled the new Montana® series, featuring the Montana 710, Montana 710i, and the rugged Montana 760i, further strengthening its lineup of portable GPS navigators. These devices, ideal for various outdoor activities such as hiking, mountain biking, and off-road driving, are equipped with 5-inch color touchscreens that are durable and easy to view, even with gloves on. Additionally, the series offers compatibility with multiple mounting options (sold separately), making it adaptable to ATVs, boats, cars, motorcycles, RVs, and other vehicles.

The Montana series is designed to guide users on diverse adventures, including trails and challenging terrain, with preloaded TopoActive maps. These maps detail terrain contours, elevations, coastlines, rivers, landmarks, and more.

The Montana 710i and Montana 760i models include integrated inReach® technology, offering adventurers greater peace of mind. With an active inReach service subscription, users can stay connected even in areas outside cellular coverage using satellite communication. These devices enable two-way text messaging and location tracking via the Iridium® satellite network, which is available globally. In emergencies, users can send an interactive SOS alert to the Garmin Response℠ international emergency coordination center, available 24/7.

Dan Bartel, Garmin's Vice President of Global Consumer Sales, commented: “Whatever the adventure, the new Montana series can guide you and keep you connected, even when exploring off the grid. With TopoActive maps, colorful touchscreens, and long battery life, you can confidently push your limits while the optional inReach technology helps you stay in touch with loved ones when cellular coverage is unavailable.”

Key Features of the Montana Series:

• TopoActive Maps: Navigate any adventure with preloaded worldwide topographic maps optimized for outdoor activities, showing terrain contours, peaks, coastlines, and more.
• Satellite Imagery: Access high-resolution satellite imagery with direct downloads to the device via Wi-Fi®. View routes and surrounding terrain in photorealistic detail and create waypoints based on landmarks.
• Public Land Boundaries: View public and private land boundaries with an optional overlay on topographic maps, ensuring your expedition stays on the right path.
• City Maps: Seamlessly switch from trails to roads with turn-by-turn navigation directions using preloaded City Navigator® maps.
• Trip Planning: Connect to the Garmin Explore™ app to plan and review trip data, manage waypoints, routes, and activities.
• Outdoor Maps+: Add an Outdoor Maps+ subscription (sold separately) for premium mapping content, including elevation contours, land boundaries, and wildlife areas.
• Expanded Storage: Download even more maps, such as BlueChart® g3 for reliable water navigation (sold separately), with 32 GB of internal memory.
• Navigation Sensors: Utilize built-in sensors, including an altimeter for elevation data, a barometer for weather monitoring, and a three-axis electronic compass.
• Multi-GNSS Support: Explore confidently using GPS and Galileo satellite networks for greater accuracy in challenging environments.

Rugged Design and Durability

Built to withstand the harshest conditions, the Montana series has been tested to U.S. military standards (MIL-STD-810) for thermal resistance, shock, and vibration. Additionally, the devices feature an IPX7 water resistance rating, providing protection against accidental immersion. The series is powered by a rechargeable lithium battery that offers up to 24 hours of life in GPS mode and up to 440 hours in expedition mode, conveniently recharged via a USB-C® cable.

The Montana 760i model also allows users to document their journeys with an integrated 8-megapixel camera, which automatically geotags photos with coordinates, enabling adventurers to revisit their favorite locations later.

Availability and Pricing

The Montana 710, Montana 710i, and Montana 760i models are now available, with suggested retail prices ranging from $649.99 to $899.99.

With this new series, Garmin offers outdoor enthusiasts a robust and multifunctional tool, ideal for adventures on any terrain, ensuring connectivity and safety even in the most remote locations.