The biggest issue for me and reason I bought the overlander, HEAT! Many times I’ve been out and my phone has over heated and not able to use. I’ve even had iPads over heat and become unusable. The overlander paired with the garmin inreach is a great dedicated GPS system. Also really love the ability to search for camp sites around me.
Is it worth it as another tool? Sometimes stand alone devices are better. Phones and tablets have limitations as they rely on the mobile network for the gps to work accurately. I have been caught out when the map closed then wouldn't re load because of no data connection even though the map was loaded prior to the trip
What a pain! I thought the HN-7 was the worst EXPENSIVE Navigator I have, but this matches it! I like the graphics of the HEMA? topo maps, but the annoying omission from the Hema? (It reminds me more of the OTM (Open Topo Maps), is all the commonly used forest tracks are not labeled! The main forest roads have road names, but not the forest 'bush' tracks. The Garmin Street Maps have almost all of the bush tracks named, so, if I want to go into the 'bush' I have to use the Garmin Street Maps to navigate to where I want to go. Having no preloaded maps loaded into the unit was also annoying and time consuming having to load them. Transferring my waypoints from any of my other Garmin devices, was a nightmare! There is a limit of only 500 waypoints at a time! I have almost a thousand waypoints, so I had to split the waypoints into two to get them to fit in. A downright unnecessary pain! Addition to that, the Overlander strips all the Garmin individual waypoints symbols from my other units to one only symbol , a flag! The menu's are all over the place, and the voice command won't recognise my voice. (yes it is enabled)! The white border surrounding the topo maps can't be disabled or switch to dark mode, so, the brightness is quite distracting! The one advantage the HN-7 has over this device, is I can download all my OziExplorer maps into it. Not the Garmin! Perhaps the designers were not from Garmin?! For the price, NOT recommended at this stage!
@@CanopyCampingAustralia Many thanks for the advice re: voice command. Unusual if that's the case as all my other Garmin products that have the voice command facility, work fine in Australia. It would be surprising, but after the issues I've experienced so far with the Overlander, anything won't shock me! Kind Regards...
I pad doesn't have that tough design. Cannot handle high heat and abuse. Never spoke about dropping or hitting accidentally and Alot more. Bottom line is that device cannot be replaced by any other options in my opinion. Great video and wish you continue to do more challenging stuff.
What BS. I siliconed my ipad mini in a tough case (remove screen cover to stop reflection) and it goes everywhere. Ute, tractor, boat, motorbike, 4x4 & hiking. I use memory maps and navionics which are superior.
@@MrFastFarmer So you had to modify it to suit your application. Which is fine as it looks like you're a delicate man knows how to take care of things. Which not everyone can do so. Here is a device that is designed to take aggressive use. Going up and down bumping the desert, passing rocky terrains, can work on 50C plus without shutting down. Humidity sometimes an issue where it could stop your device for days until the screen clear out.. and more. I am not saying it is perfect but it is what it is and that's what is available now.
Hy Wayne - very good and informative - Question: can I download the Hema maps I have purchased and which are on my phone onto the Overlander? It seems not although in the beginning of the video you very quickly refer to Hema maps and at that point I thought they are pre-installed which however is contrasting with your comments at the end re the iPad etc. thanks for a hint - Marc
Great video :) I notice in your menu there is a HEMA icon. Does that mean you can also view HEMA maps on this device? Did that come with the device or did you load it yourself? Do you use the HEMA maps on your device often? Tia
Thanks for the very clear explanation. For off-road use I am very undecided between this model and the Garmin Tread. I rejected the new Tread Overland because it was too expensive and big. What do you suggest me? On my Jimny cockpit I already have all the Ram Mount ball mounts for the Trip Computer and other accessories. Thanks a lot
Hi, I just watch your video and it was great. Iam a newby so can you tell me if the the offroad maps come up and show where you are when you open even in the outback ? Also is there and app you need to down load to run with this unit. Keep up the great work .Thanks
i like the mount that comes from the passengers seat bolt, what is it called and where did you get it?( please) could you mount a laptop to it? might be an idea if you don't have that lazy thousand laying around and you could use it to watch utube lol,,,this maybe my second first comment on your vids lol
Good video. Have you had any issues with getting it to read the sd cards or being recognised by computer? I have a new sod card and despite formatting it in the unit I can’t get the computer to see it. Have tried various things but no joy, so I’m thinking I’ll buy another sd card. Any thoughts? Thanks
I wonder does it work off road where is not any phone or gps reception, like forest ? And can you save points where you been like in forest or bush and next time return on same point with same trCk? Thanks.
hi does this allow you to drive out bush from a remote camp spot and it track you there while your travelling off road?, so i can follow back the same paths i took to get back to camp, couple of months back i went seriously off road bush no tracks and as it got late i started heading back the way i travelled but had to stop and camp the night as i could not see my tyre tracks, scared the crap out of me, normally im fairly good in the bush must be old age catching up with me.
One quick question Are all the off-road maps Australia wide and are they preloaded onto the unit? Do you have to pay extra for maps? Thanks for an excellent review. Subscribed👍 Cheers Mick
All well and good, these "cool" features - but what about navigation to a point that is not listed. ie, you have co-ordinates and you want the device to show you direction (heading), and distance? How is that done?
You’re right that wasn’t well covered. I’ll put some thought into a follow up vid. It’s primarily a navigation device and does it very well. Thanks for your feedback.
@@CanopyCampingAustralia Would appreciate some tutorial on that aspect, as I have been unable to find anybody that knows how to do that! After all, I bought it to navigate with, not just show me where I am!!
@@CanopyCampingAustralia i would like to see off road navigation and bread crumb trail in a video also, dont really need street navigation. did you get a chance to do it and i cant find it ? cheers
The biggest issue for me and reason I bought the overlander, HEAT! Many times I’ve been out and my phone has over heated and not able to use. I’ve even had iPads over heat and become unusable. The overlander paired with the garmin inreach is a great dedicated GPS system. Also really love the ability to search for camp sites around me.
Agree completely.
That was a great review - many thanks
We take a look at the Garmin Overlander and how to use it. Is it worth $1000???? Thanks for watching.
Is it worth it as another tool? Sometimes stand alone devices are better.
Phones and tablets have limitations as they rely on the mobile network for the gps to work accurately.
I have been caught out when the map closed then wouldn't re load because of no data connection even though the map was loaded prior to the trip
@@chrisbergin8084 agree
Thanks for a great no BS honest presentation.
Glad you liked it. Appreciate your comment.
thank you share detailed video with others here
Your very welcome
Great vid!
Thanks B
Good info Wayne
Thanks
Nice
Thanks Brad.
What a pain! I thought the HN-7 was the worst EXPENSIVE Navigator I have, but this matches it!
I like the graphics of the HEMA? topo maps, but the annoying omission from the Hema? (It reminds me more of the OTM (Open Topo Maps), is all the commonly used forest tracks are not labeled!
The main forest roads have road names, but not the forest 'bush' tracks.
The Garmin Street Maps have almost all of the bush tracks named, so, if I want to go into the 'bush' I have to use the Garmin Street Maps to navigate to where I want to go.
Having no preloaded maps loaded into the unit was also annoying and time consuming having to load them.
Transferring my waypoints from any of my other Garmin devices, was a nightmare! There is a limit of only 500 waypoints at a time! I have almost a thousand waypoints, so I had to split the waypoints into two to get them to fit in. A downright unnecessary pain!
Addition to that, the Overlander strips all the Garmin individual waypoints symbols from my other units to one only symbol , a flag!
The menu's are all over the place, and the voice command won't recognise my voice. (yes it is enabled)!
The white border surrounding the topo maps can't be disabled or switch to dark mode, so, the brightness is quite distracting!
The one advantage the HN-7 has over this device, is I can download all my OziExplorer maps into it. Not the Garmin!
Perhaps the designers were not from Garmin?!
For the price, NOT recommended at this stage!
Fair enough. The voice activated part is unavailable for Australian market I think.
@@CanopyCampingAustralia Many thanks for the advice re: voice command. Unusual if that's the case as all my other Garmin products that have the voice command facility, work fine in Australia. It would be surprising, but after the issues I've experienced so far with the Overlander, anything won't shock me! Kind Regards...
I pad doesn't have that tough design. Cannot handle high heat and abuse. Never spoke about dropping or hitting accidentally and Alot more.
Bottom line is that device cannot be replaced by any other options in my opinion.
Great video and wish you continue to do more challenging stuff.
Thanks and appreciate your input. Agree completely with your comment about the tough design.
What BS. I siliconed my ipad mini in a tough case (remove screen cover to stop reflection) and it goes everywhere. Ute, tractor, boat, motorbike, 4x4 & hiking. I use memory maps and navionics which are superior.
@@MrFastFarmer
So you had to modify it to suit your application. Which is fine as it looks like you're a delicate man knows how to take care of things. Which not everyone can do so.
Here is a device that is designed to take aggressive use. Going up and down bumping the desert, passing rocky terrains, can work on 50C plus without shutting down. Humidity sometimes an issue where it could stop your device for days until the screen clear out.. and more.
I am not saying it is perfect but it is what it is and that's what is available now.
@@ibrahimeltony4865 fair enough
Connecting any Garmin Device BESIDES another Overlander just in case you would want to transfer some date from one device to the next!!
Thanks for watching
Hey mate, assuming your talking about this year, I’ll be crossing at the same time 😅
Last year
Great review !
Thanks SUV.
was going to buy a hema, after this video going to buy this instead! Cheers
Happy to help.
Hy Wayne - very good and informative - Question: can I download the Hema maps I have purchased and which are on my phone onto the Overlander? It seems not although in the beginning of the video you very quickly refer to Hema maps and at that point I thought they are pre-installed which however is contrasting with your comments at the end re the iPad etc.
thanks for a hint - Marc
It’s been a few years since I got mine. I’m fairly confident I downloaded after connecting / pairing to my computer.
Got mine on special for $749 when Johnny Appleseed had them on special. Think they are back to full price again.
Top bit of kit
I got mine for $700 with a $200 rebate, certainly worth $500...
It sure is. That’s awesome
Great video :) I notice in your menu there is a HEMA icon. Does that mean you can also view HEMA maps on this device? Did that come with the device or did you load it yourself? Do you use the HEMA maps on your device often? Tia
Yep Hema was already loaded. Yes use it often.
Hey buddy can you give me the details of the ram mount, where to buy in Brisbane and how much? Thank you, great video.
Thanks for the very clear explanation.
For off-road use I am very undecided between this model and the Garmin Tread.
I rejected the new Tread Overland because it was too expensive and big. What do you suggest me?
On my Jimny cockpit I already have all the Ram Mount ball mounts for the Trip Computer and other accessories.
Thanks a lot
I paid $300. with rebate and dealer discount and it was not worth that amount. A tablet will do most everything these will. Plus more.
Fair call
Hi, I just watch your video and it was great. Iam a newby so can you tell me if the the offroad maps come up and show where you are when you open even in the outback ? Also is there and app you need to down load to run with this unit. Keep up the great work .Thanks
No app required, the maps are downloaded so yes it works everywhere.
Hi mate thank you for the exelent video ,my question is have you ever had the chance to use it in the bush and test reception ? Appreciated, cheers
Just returned from a double crossing of the Simpson Desert. Worked perfectly
@@CanopyCampingAustralia thank you mate and congrats for the such a trip
👍👍👍
Great video!! Thx for sharing the know how . What is the exact model? Screen looks bigger than the 7” model
Just the normal one. I don’t think they have a larger one.
Great video mate, does it come with Hema Maps?
i like the mount that comes from the passengers seat bolt, what is it called and where did you get it?( please) could you mount a laptop to it? might be an idea if you don't have that lazy thousand laying around and you could use it to watch utube lol,,,this maybe my second first comment on your vids lol
It’s a Ram Mount. Purchased via eBay
Great vid. Just another boy toy.
Thanks Di
Good video. Have you had any issues with getting it to read the sd cards or being recognised by computer? I have a new sod card and despite formatting it in the unit I can’t get the computer to see it. Have tried various things but no joy, so I’m thinking I’ll buy another sd card. Any thoughts? Thanks
I’ve had no issues. Could be th card.
I wonder does it work off road where is not any phone or gps reception, like forest ?
And can you save points where you been like in forest or bush and next time return on same point with same trCk? Thanks.
hi does this allow you to drive out bush from a remote camp spot and it track you there while your travelling off road?, so i can follow back the same paths i took to get back to camp, couple of months back i went seriously off road bush no tracks and as it got late i started heading back the way i travelled but had to stop and camp the night as i could not see my tyre tracks, scared the crap out of me, normally im fairly good in the bush must be old age catching up with me.
It does. The maps are down loaded and there is tracking.
One quick question
Are all the off-road maps Australia wide and are they preloaded onto the unit?
Do you have to pay extra for maps?
Thanks for an excellent review.
Subscribed👍
Cheers
Mick
The Garmin Overlander, maps come included. Australia and NZ I think. Most apps have the maps included you just need to download the area you need.
You can choose either Europe and Africa or N/S America or Oceania
@@cosmomanningham-buller7620 yep
Yep
All well and good, these "cool" features - but what about navigation to a point that is not listed. ie, you have co-ordinates and you want the device to show you direction (heading), and distance? How is that done?
You’re right that wasn’t well covered. I’ll put some thought into a follow up vid. It’s primarily a navigation device and does it very well. Thanks for your feedback.
@@CanopyCampingAustralia Would appreciate some tutorial on that aspect, as I have been unable to find anybody that knows how to do that! After all, I bought it to navigate with, not just show me where I am!!
@@trickster8635 will do my best to put something together before December
Sorry I replied from my other channel.
@@CanopyCampingAustralia i would like to see off road navigation and bread crumb trail in a video also, dont really need street navigation.
did you get a chance to do it and i cant find it ?
cheers
Is it waterproof for a adventure motorbike?
It would be
Does it have "Free Camp" sites like the HX2? ( Im comparing the two )
Yes
What did you go with Chris?
Can you log weigh points in it ?
I haven’t but yes that’s one of the features. Can be linked to a computer and adding them is easier.
What about ex-urban?all urban stuff
Works well on and off road. Works very well in cities.
What’s the reception range on one of these?
Works with a sat phone.
@@CanopyCampingAustralia with a Sat phone ???????
@@lucymooch5821 not sure. Thinking only Garmin products. But it may.
It has a problem with the battery
Haven’t noticed yet.
Mine has been back nonce and has to go back again. A lemon
@@jamesneeson5692 that’s a Bugga. So just not working?
@@CanopyCampingAustralia the battery hold charge. Ill return it again
@@jamesneeson5692 good luck.