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Garmin Montana 650t GPS

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The waterproof Garmin Montana 650t GPS is big, versatile and tough. It features a large touch-screen display , preloaded TOPO U.S. 100K maps and a 5-megapixel camera.

4 in. display is sunlight-readable and offers crystal-clear colors and high-resolution images
Touch-screen interface lets you spend more time enjoying the outdoors and less time searching for information
Built to withstand the elements, the Montana 650t shrugs off bumps, dust, dirt, humidity and water
5-megapixel camera lets you capture great photos that are automatically geotagged with the location where they are taken, so you can easily navigate back to the exact spot
Dual-orientation display lets you take pictures and view them in landscape or portrait orientation
Keep track of your photos and show their location on a map with Garmin's free Basecamp™ software
MicroSD card slot lets you expand memory, add additional maps (sold separately) and view pictures from other devices (microSD card sold separately)
Garmin Montana 650t GPS is compatible with BirdsEye satellite imagery (subscription required) and free Custom Maps software that transforms paper maps into downloadable files
Add Garmin City Navigator NT® mapping software and an auto mount (not included) and the Montana 650t will give you spoken turn-by-turn driving directions
Enjoy effortless sharing of waypoints, tracks, routes and geocache locations among the Montana, Oregon and Colorado series units with ANT wireless communication function
High-sensitivity, WAAS-enabled receiver and HotFix® satellite prediction locate and maintain your position quickly and precisely—even in heavy cover or deep canyons
3-axis tilt-compensated compass shows your heading even when you’re standing still, without having to hold the unit level
Barometric altimeter tracks changes in pressure to pinpoint your precise altitude and lets you plot barometric pressure over time to keep an eye on changing weather conditions
Dual battery system lets you use either the included rechargeable lithium-ion battery pack or traditional AA alkaline batteries (sold separately)
Supports OpenCaching.com GPX files for downloading detailed geocache descriptions, terrain, difficulty and hints directly into GPS unit; visit OpenCaching.com to start!
Rugged, waterproof construction protects unit from bumps, dust and moisture; meets IEC 60529 lPX7 standards (can be submerged to 1m for up to 30 min.)
Garmin Montana 650t GPS comes with a lithium-ion battery pack, USB cable and AC charger

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Garmin Montana 650t GPS Customer Reviews

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Garmin Montana 650t GPS

4.2

(based on 13 reviews)

77%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Easy to set up (7)
Rugged (5)
Stable (4)

Cons

Heavy / bulky (5)

Best Uses

Back country (6)
Outdoors (4)
Hiking (3)

- Reviewer Profile:
- Advanced (4), Beginner (3)
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May

2013

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

I love this GPS

By Travis the Adventurer

from Kekaha, HI

About Me Advanced

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Pros

Durable
Easy To Install
Reliable

Cons

Best Uses

Backpacking
Hiking
Indoor
Large Boats
Outdoor
Small Boats

Comments about Garmin Montana 650t GPS:

I have never owned a GPS until I found this little gem. I have used the 650t on many hikes, tracking and recording ATV trails, checking speeds of ATVs on trails, measuring speed on zip lines and plotting height and elevations of current and upcoming zip lines. I also use this on our fishing trips around this great island. This GPS has done everything we have asked of it and more. I think this is a great product.

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Apr

2013

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

This product saved us!!

By Shroomman

from Boise, ID

About Me Advanced

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Pros

Durable
Waterproof

Cons

Poor battery life

Best Uses

Outdoor

Comments about Garmin Montana 650t GPS:

This has been a great product so far. I have only been able to take it on a week long backpacking trip into the Dark Canyon Wilderness in SE Utah but it was a gem to have along. It saved us from taking the wrong trail and hiking up the wrong canyon twice since there were no trail markers or signs and cairns were very scarce. There are many options that I did not use due to my lack of understanding all this product can do. I purchased it with very little time to figure out all the bells and whistles before the trip but the basics were enough for me to highly recommend it to others that have a need for a hand held GPS unit. The only drawback for me was the poor battery life. I used it very minimally on the trip....basically to cross reference where we were on a Trails Illustrated map and after 6 days the battery life was down to under 10% left. I would have enjoyed playing around with it more while I was out there but didn't trust that I would have enough battery in case of a true emergency and need for it's uses. I did have extra batteries to install if needed but it would be nice if the NiCad battery that it comes with would hold a charge for longer. Other than that....it was awesome!!!

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Apr

2013

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

I love this thing

By tunedup

from Maryland

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Reliable
Waterproof

Cons

Best Uses

Outdoor

Comments about Garmin Montana 650t GPS:

This is the best GPS I have ever owned, I think this is the 5th one. The screen is bright clear and easy to use, it works fast without delay. I use a carabineer to clip it to my backpack and set it on top over my right shoulder, out of the way but very easy to grab. The Garmin maps sold separately are a large plus when hiking, to show the trails.

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Jan

2013

5.0

OMIGOD! LOVE IT!!!

By fishingfool

from near St Louis

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Easy To Set Up
Fairly Intuitive
Great Graphics

Cons

None yet

Best Uses

Hunting
Outdoor
Small Boats

Comments about Garmin Montana 650t GPS:

This is "his" wife. He has been singing the praises of this unit since he opened the box. This is his third gps used for hunting and fishing. He loves this one with all caps. Every time he uses it he comes home happy with new praises. BTW- he also bought the marine mount which uses his electrical power vs supporting the energizer battery company. He loves that feature too. Overall, he could not be happier.

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Oct

2012

(5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Useful and Intuitive.

By HikerBoz

from Austin, Texas

About Me Expert

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Pros

Easy To Read For Old Eyes
Easy To Set Up
Impossible To Get Lost
Stable

Cons

Best Uses

Back Country
Extreme Conditions

Comments about Garmin Montana 650t GPS:

I did many 14ers and this device helps you to not get lost. Easy to read maps. Capability to retrace steps. It has capability to direct you to a waypoint or to a place where you took a photo (e.g. direct me back to the trailhead or the mine at 12,000 ft). The accuracy is spot on, and I was deep in the back country doing 14ers. It locks on to 25 satellites and knows where you are and your elevation. The day I hiked mount sherman it was snowing hard and very little visibility, but no trouble finding the peak with this device. By the way, it took great pictures too. 5 MP pics.

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Oct

2012

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

I like it.

By sweptwingnut

from Spokane, Wa

About Me Beginner

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Pros

Easy To Set Up
Flexible
Rugged
Stable

Cons

Best Uses

Comments about Garmin Montana 650t GPS:

This is my first GPS. I bought it for use on my Dual Sport motorcycle based upon satellite reception, accuracy, and weather resistance. Being my first GPS, I spent a fair amount of time getting my computer loaded with the appropriate programs. After that, I watched a few of the BaseCamp videos on how to create a route and found everything to be easy and intuitive from thereon. I have taken it out in the car a couple of times to test it out and found it to be very accurate and easy to use. The battery lasts very long but I will ultimately get the rugged mount with power for the motorcycle. I believe the 650t will fit my purpose well and would recommend it anyone looking for a multipurpose GPS unit.

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Aug

2012

(1 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

The Cadillac of GPS Devices

By Baller Baller

from Azusa, CA

About Me Intermediate

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Pros

Rugged

Cons

Bulky

Best Uses

Back Country

Comments about Garmin Montana 650t GPS:

This is a really great GPS. Huge screen, easy to read in daylight, accurate and full-featured. The only downside as I see it is that it's just a bit too big for route-finding usage. If you have a lot of time and want an all-in-one, this is the best you can get. However, if you just want something with an altimeter and a color screen and touch/camera isn't necessary, go with the eTrex 30.

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Jun

2012

5.0

Garmin 650t *****

By Northbound

from NE NJ

About Me Beginner

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Pros

Easy To Set Up
Rugged
Solid

Cons

Weight

Best Uses

Back Country
The Great Outdoors

Comments about Garmin Montana 650t GPS:

I use this for automotive,hunting,fishing etc.
Haven't found anything not so great about it. I like it.

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Apr

2012

(11 of 12 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Awesome GPS!!!

By Zzyzx989

from Las Vegas, NV

About Me Advanced

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Pros

Camera
Easy To Set Up
Easy to use
Keyboard
Large Screen
Multiple battery choices

Cons

Bulky
Limited cases to choose

Best Uses

Back Country
City Navigation
Geocaching
Hiking
Hunting
Route Planning

Comments about Garmin Montana 650t GPS:

I originally had a Delorme PN-60 and never liked it do to it being difficult to use and having a tiny screen! I replaced it with the Montana 650t. I really like having a touch screen, it makes marking way points and looking for other info so easy. Garmin has done an awesome job making this unit very user friendly. You can change profiles very easy turning this into a city navigator to get to the trail, it has a car on the map showing you where you are, and once your at the trail you can choose a different profile to make it a hiking GPSr! I. Could do more with the Montana in a week than I ever figured out how to do with my Delmore in the year I had it! I think the camera and the 100k maps were worth the $100 it cost to upgrade from the Montana 600, the pictures actually aren't to bad and you can use them as waypoints to market landmarks! The 100k maps are also kinda so so but atleast you always have a base map no matter where you are in the US! Adding the 24k garmin maps makes this gps even more awesome by being able to use 3D view and the city navigation modes! The battery life isn't to bad 8+ hours of heavy use with the back light turned way low with the included lithium battery back. I don't think that's to bad considering how big the screen and it does way better than my Delmore! I have not had it die completely on me so I can't say exactly how long it will last, and I have only used the included battery.

The only real con I have is it is a little bulky but you get used to it and if im trying to take less stuff I can leave the camera behind! There is also only one protective cover you can get for the Montana and that is the Gizmo cover that makes it so big you can't get it in any pocket on anything! I have just been using a pouch to put it in when im not using it!

Overall this GPS is awesome so far, I think garmin did a great job making this very easy to use and look forward to years if use!

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Apr

2012

(6 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Absolutely the best

By TEAM 360

from Phoenix, Arizona

About Me Expert

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Pros

Aa batteries
Big screen
Chirp compatible
Easy to read screen
Easy To Set Up
Fast mapping response
Geotagged photos
Long battery life
Rechargeable battery pack
Rugged
Touchscreen

Cons

Best Uses

Back Country
Geocaching
Hiking

Comments about Garmin Montana 650t GPS:

I've been using GPS units for the past 10+ years. I've had plenty of other models but this is the best GPS unit I've ever owned. Yes, it's expensive, but it really does it all. The touchscreen is big and easy-to-read, the life from the rechargeable (and removable) battery pack is fantastic and you can also use three AA batteries if the need arises. The map redraw is incredibly fast, as is the satellite lock-on during startup. There's a place to loop a lanyard through the bottom of the unit. You can turn the unit 90° and the screen can display horizontally to use in your vehicle. Finally, a combination of a Nuvi and a handheld unit that can be used for driving and finding addresses (with City Nav) as well as hiking and geocaching. Love it!