What Handheld Garmins Can Use Garmin City Navigator?
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I am giving some thought to a handheld Garmin GPS. It would be used ATV/UTVing, e-biking and when we travel outside of the United States. As handy as Google Maps/Waze, etc. are, there is still something to be said for a device that works without a data connection, particularly traveling outside of the US, ATV/UTVing or ebiking.
The Garmin Montanas 710/760 look pretty nice. For the price difference, maybe a version with InRaach would be a good choice.
For those that have current or older Garmin Montanas, are they a solid choice? I don't think the camera option is a deal breaker for me. I probably would not spend the extra money for that feature.
I would want the ability to use City Navigator on it as well as the ability to add additional amps, too.
Handhels using CN maps
Good question.
I have a couple of Handheld "MARINE units, but not sure they can use the CN maps or not.
I would think that they can.
GPSMAP 72 ??
I had a GPSMAP 72 (I think) and it was speced to be compatible with City Navigator. It was not compatible and eventually they gave me a NUVI 40 as compensation.
That experience was looooong ago and may not be indicative of todays facts.
What Handheld Garmins Can Use Garmin City Navigator?
I am giving some thought to a handheld Garmin GPS. It would be used ATV/UTVing, e-biking and when we travel outside of the United States. As handy as Google Maps/Waze, etc. are, there is still something to be said for a device that works without a data connection, particularly traveling outside of the US, ATV/UTVing or ebiking.
The Garmin Montanas 710/760 look pretty nice. For the price difference, maybe a version with InRaach would be a good choice.
For those that have current or older Garmin Montanas, are they a solid choice? I don't think the camera option is a deal breaker for me. I probably would not spend the extra money for that feature.
I would want the ability to use City Navigator on it as well as the ability to add additional amps, too.
There's a bunch of devices that support Garmin City Navigator. The Garmin Montana 7xx series are one of them. I have the Garmin Montana 700. The 710 just came out and for what I can see is that it has a USB-C plug. The Garmin Montana 700 has a micro USB plug.
https://www.garmin.com/en-US/p/1456#devices
Montana
I have both the Montana 650 and 700i models which are compatible with City Navigator. The smaller and less expensive Oregon series also use CN. All three will also work with a huge assortment of aftermarket maps available from a variety of sources.
I've used all three extensively on my motorcycles, mountain bikes and most recently my e-bikes. The Montana 700i is my favorite since it can be powered by a USB port.
Prior to the 700, I liked the 650 since it could be used with AA batteries, which is my choice for powering all my portable electronics. The newer Montana units all use a proprietary, replaceable lithium battery which can have a fairly short lifespan if you use the display full time. Not a problem if you have vehicle power available though.
All the Montana's are on the heavy side, about 4 times the weight and a bit bigger than the average cell phone. For hiking, I much prefer the smaller lighter Oregon GPSr's.
GPSMAP 64ST
I overlooked the obvious when I replied naming my nautical handheld and it's failure with City Navigator. I currently occasionally use my GPSMAP 64ST with City Navigator. One needs to remember to use only one map at a time.