Uploaded June 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Garmin GPSMAP 67i review after months on the trail, and how it compares to other Garmin devices.
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After two months of trail use, the 67i delivers around 140 hours of battery life with multi-band GNSS and inReach tracking on, and over 200 hours in GPS-only mode. That's enough for a two-week thru-hike stretch without recharging. Accuracy is consistently six feet, even in canyons and under heavy canopy. The positioning performance matches the Fenix 7 series, which raises the question of whether you need a dedicated handheld at all. For thru-hikers or anyone needing extended battery and precise tracking, it's the best handheld GPS available right now.
00:00 Why GPSMAP 67i
00:16 Battery
03:23 Positioning
05:40 Why No Change?
08:49 Big Small Changes
10:17 Recommendations
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Garmin GPSMAP 67i review after months on the trail, and how it compares to other Garmin devices.
*Gear I'm Using Now:*
* inReach: hkgy.co/inreach
* Hiking App: hkgy.co/app
* Watch: hkgy.co/watch
* Shoes: hkgy.co/shoes
* Pack: hkgy.co/backpack
* Rescue Insurance: hkgy.co/insurance
*Full Hiking Gear List (What I Use Now - Tested & Not Sponsored):*
hikingguy.com/gear
*More Hiking Content*
* Website: hikingguy.com
* Patreon: patreon.com/c/hikingguy
* Monthly Hiking News (free): patreon.com/c/hikingguy
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After two months of trail use, the 67i delivers around 140 hours of battery life with multi-band GNSS and inReach tracking on, and over 200 hours in GPS-only mode. That's enough for a two-week thru-hike stretch without recharging. Accuracy is consistently six feet, even in canyons and under heavy canopy. The positioning performance matches the Fenix 7 series, which raises the question of whether you need a dedicated handheld at all. For thru-hikers or anyone needing extended battery and precise tracking, it's the best handheld GPS available right now.
00:00 Why GPSMAP 67i
00:16 Battery
03:23 Positioning
05:40 Why No Change?
08:49 Big Small Changes
10:17 Recommendations
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*Disclaimer:*
Some of these links are affiliate links where I'll earn a small commission if you make a purchase at no additional cost to you. I only recommend gear I actually use and trust.
