Garmin GPSMAP86i Handheld GPS with inReach

Funciona bastante bien, se ve rigido, es contra agua, super recomendado

I have used Garmin handhelds since the Garmin 75 was released. I work as a professional captain and find this to be useless. The basic functionalities of the GPS are not there or are very user unfriendly. You are paying 3 times what it’s worth just for the ability to text/email. To use this item for navigation is futile, I got it as a back up but doesn’t fulfill the requirements at all

Incredibly confusing advertising. Turns out it just has the base map even though it has marine and nautical in the description. Turns out only the sc has the nautical map

The inReach function is good. The device works fine like the other Garmin handheld device I have used before. Only one suggestion: the different main functions ( like Map, Main Menu, Trip Computer, Messages etc...) needs to scroll with the 'Quit'/Page key. If I press the Quit/Page key too fast, the function is passed, I need to press the Quit key again for next round the function appears. If all the main functions can be shown on a single page and selected with arrow key like other level of… function selection, it will be much better.

The device is really sturdy and it works well. Things are a bit slower with satellite, but that’s not the device - it’s the whole deal. I recommend…

This device works well for it's core features. That said it cannot be used with another device phone/tablet etc. to use nautical charts. Active captain cannot connect to it. Explore cannot load nautical maps. You will be stuck with this tiny screen if you plan to use any chart plotting features. I was amazed at this since it is marketed as a marine device that can connect to your phone/tablet etc.

Pretty useless without additional maps which cost an additional $150 or more. Obsolete mini USB connection. Very small, most features can be handled with your phone. Not impressed. I returned it.

I bought this after getting lost in the mangroves for several hours while out paddling. My phone went dead and at dusk my husband called 911. I found my way off the water and looked up and there was a helicopter looking for me. Never again! Just be prepared to spend another $250 or so on a good map, plus a subscription. Worth it for me! Some of the reviews mention that it takes a time investment to learn how to use it. Yes, it does. But honestly it's not that hard if you value the freedom that …it gives you! My experience with Garmin tech support has been very good. With the subscription, I can paddle alone and it will send tracking info to my husband during my entire paddle. I can set waypoints and find my way back home easily. I can also plan routes ahead of time and follow those. Plus it has an SOS button that will call the cavalry in case of a real emergency. It's just what I needed.

This is a great hand held device. I took it moose hunting and dropped it in a stream, luckily it floats so I was able to just easily reach down and grab it.

Portable, nice, and good after you learn it all!

Funciona bastante bien, se ve rigido, es contra agua, super recomendado

I have used Garmin handhelds since the Garmin 75 was released. I work as a professional captain and find this to be useless. The basic functionalities of the GPS are not there or are very user unfriendly. You are paying 3 times what it’s worth just for the ability to text/email. To use this item for navigation is futile, I got it as a back up but doesn’t fulfill the requirements at all

Incredibly confusing advertising. Turns out it just has the base map even though it has marine and nautical in the description. Turns out only the sc has the nautical map

The inReach function is good. The device works fine like the other Garmin handheld device I have used before. Only one suggestion: the different main functions ( like Map, Main Menu, Trip Computer, Messages etc...) needs to scroll with the 'Quit'/Page key. If I press the Quit/Page key too fast, the function is passed, I need to press the Quit key again for next round the function appears. If all the main functions can be shown on a single page and selected with arrow key like other level of… function selection, it will be much better.

The device is really sturdy and it works well. Things are a bit slower with satellite, but that’s not the device - it’s the whole deal. I recommend…

This device works well for it's core features. That said it cannot be used with another device phone/tablet etc. to use nautical charts. Active captain cannot connect to it. Explore cannot load nautical maps. You will be stuck with this tiny screen if you plan to use any chart plotting features. I was amazed at this since it is marketed as a marine device that can connect to your phone/tablet etc.

Pretty useless without additional maps which cost an additional $150 or more. Obsolete mini USB connection. Very small, most features can be handled with your phone. Not impressed. I returned it.

I bought this after getting lost in the mangroves for several hours while out paddling. My phone went dead and at dusk my husband called 911. I found my way off the water and looked up and there was a helicopter looking for me. Never again! Just be prepared to spend another $250 or so on a good map, plus a subscription. Worth it for me! Some of the reviews mention that it takes a time investment to learn how to use it. Yes, it does. But honestly it's not that hard if you value the freedom that …it gives you! My experience with Garmin tech support has been very good. With the subscription, I can paddle alone and it will send tracking info to my husband during my entire paddle. I can set waypoints and find my way back home easily. I can also plan routes ahead of time and follow those. Plus it has an SOS button that will call the cavalry in case of a real emergency. It's just what I needed.

This is a great hand held device. I took it moose hunting and dropped it in a stream, luckily it floats so I was able to just easily reach down and grab it.

Portable, nice, and good after you learn it all!