Garmin GPSMAP 65, Button-Operated Handheld with Expanded Satellite Support and Multi-Band Technology, 2.6″ Color Display, 010-02451-00
Original price was: $349.99.$319.99Current price is: $319.99.
Price: $349.99 - $319.99
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Find your way in this big, wide world with GPSMAP 65. This rugged handheld offers multi-band technology and expanded GNSS support for optimal accuracy in steep country, urban canyons and forests with dense trees. It has a 2.6” color display and button-operated design. Wireless connectivity through BLUETOOTH and ANT+ technologies provides compatibility with the Garmin Explore website and app (compatible smartphone required) to help you manage tracks, routes and waypoints and review statistics from the field.
Large 2.6” sunlight-readable color display for easy viewing
Expanded global navigation satellite systems (GNSS) and multi-band technology allow you to get optimal accuracy in challenging locations, including steep country, urban canyons and forests with dense trees
Includes routable TopoActive mapping and federal public land map (U.S. only)
Compatible with the Garmin Explore website and app (compatible smartphone required) to help you manage tracks, routes and waypoints and review statistics from the field
Customers say
Customers find the GPS unit works well and is more accurate than other models, with one customer noting its 6 ft location precision. The software quality receives positive feedback, with customers saying it’s better than phones, and they appreciate its map functionality, including the ability to add custom maps. The display resolution receives mixed reviews, with one customer noting barely visible contour lines, while battery life and value for money get mixed feedback. Customers disagree on the ease of use.
13 reviews for Garmin GPSMAP 65, Button-Operated Handheld with Expanded Satellite Support and Multi-Band Technology, 2.6″ Color Display, 010-02451-00
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AS –
Accurate and Reliable GPS Unit
While I normally use my phone to navigate, I decided that it was time to add a dedicated GPS receiver to my kit and I’m glad I did. Having a dedicated GPS saves my phone’s battery for emergencies, plus it’s always good to have multiple navigation items (GPS units, Map and Compass)when you are relying on them for life and death situations.The accuracy of this unit is outstanding, normally around 6ft, and satellite acquisition is very quick. This unit feature multi-band support and multi-GNSS, which supports GPS, GLONASS, Galileo and QZSS. There won’t be many situations where you will have difficulty getting a satellite lock. I’ve even been impressed by the accuracy indoors, a feat I would never have attempted with the GPS units of yore.The interface is a little dated, but intuitive enough and easy to read. This unit has dedicated buttons, which is vastly superior to using a touch screen in bad weather and/or with gloves. The build quality is rugged and weather resistant, I have no doubt it will survive tough outdoor use.Battery life has been great for me, even using alkaline batteries. I like having the option to use standard AA batteries. Integrated Li-Ions have a finite life, with AA’s I can replace the batteries and extend the life of the unit. This was a selling point to me.Be sure to perform a firmware update before using the unit. This can either be done via the mobile app or on a computer via USB with the Garmin Express app. The built in Garmin active topo maps are pretty good. You can upload your own custom maps as well.I’m looking forward to using this unit on many upcoming backcountry adventures, it fits all of my needs and is relatively affordable. If you compare it to the cost of a subscription based GPS phone app, it will pay for itself in a few years.
CONPROOFINC –
Need to have. Not a want
Best for hunting. I got the map upgrade from garmin. Allows me to know what and whose land I’m on. This gps is easy to operate. Flawless so far. I love it. Get what you pay for.
Frank J Barbara –
Works as described
Not having any land I own to hunt on, I’m forced to public land. This GPS allowed me to install all the state public game lands so I know the boundaries everywhere I go. You can drop flags anywhere you want. It tracks your every step, making it easy to find my truck when hunting an area for the first time.Don’t leave your truck or car without it.
D33PZ3R0 –
Solid unit have patience
Let’s get dislikes out of the way: Garmin gets and F- at applications good Lord takes 4 apps on my Mac just to update and add free maps and plot routes plus two on my cell phone. There’s very little workflow on why and which to use for what. The default non-paid topo maps are not set to have map details set to “more” or “most” which are buried deeeeeeeeeeep in map settings. This single default setting I think causes massive poor feedback by Garmin first time owners. Loading free maps is a nightmare at best, using base camp if a pain in the penis best case. Base camp crashed on me 3 times to add a future hiking route about 7mi long. It’s just… bad. UI of the unit itself really needs a complete overhaul this company need a more Apple like approach, take a look at their source code APIs it’s terrible and you can tell that they are hardware folks trying to do good hardware with crappy softy on top.The good is also very prevalent, laser accuracy with multi band. People don’t seem to realize multi band gets you on avg 6’ of accuracy (that’s the width of ur arms stretched out) from L1 and L5 bands that have accuracy validation. Routing once done works great. Free maps are pretty awesome once you spend a lot of time figuring them out. Text notifications from ur mobile device is pretty sweet. Compass and multi axis sensors get u very good elevation precision. I have major piece of mind once I took 4-6hrs to install and google searches to figure it all out. I’d challenge Garmin to get better senior level software developers and get their act together with multi apps to handle one device. Once that comes about with better and small tech, I’d be very excited to see what happens!
Roger C. –
Love this thing
It does everything I need, and it didn’t break the bank. Hiking, walking, and some Geocaching have worked really well with this unit. It even works ok in the car, although I usually use my Drive Smart 65 for driving.
BRJ –
Nice Device
Nice GPS. Very accurate and easy to use
Rick –
works
good
Jason Allcorn –
This is a great unit. We used it in Colorado so far…
The software is a little tricky to use. You have to use Base Camp. But I was able to plan hikes, import them into Base Camp from All Trails (gpx format), and then use the 65s to route us to and from our destination accurately. Great Unit. The best part is that it has removable batteries. So take extra. The battery life is great on this as well.
Marcela da Silva Cáceres –
Equipamento de uma das melhores marcas que existem no mercado, e o mais adequado para medir coordenadas dentro de áreas de mata fechada e que nem sempre tem sinal de celular. Mas os satélites são encontrados. Recomendo!
João –
Já conheço o produto, recomendo
guillermo saldivar –
Excelente producto
Kim Bowser –
Easy and logical with a “MARK” button right out on the pad. No program searching. Lots of other features, Hunt and Fish Times, Lunar Times etc. The thing I like…it doesn’t take 15 minutes to find satellites. Turn it on and BAM, ready to go. Well worth my money.
Derek I Wallis –
I have used Garmin dedicated GPS handheld receivers for many years as I value the extra security of a separate compass tracker to my smartphone. This model is robust and operates in all weathers and has an easy interface which I am used to from earlier models. With an array of different attachments, it is easy to carry and access whilst hiking.I create maps of the routes I follow using Basecamp and pairing with my smartphone adds extra useful functionality when archiving the hike details, and in creating new routes. As with previous models the convenience of standard AA batteries makes this a particularly practical choice. Installing an extra micro-SD card allows the flexibility to download maps of different European countries, an important aspect as I am based in the UK.