Garmin Overlander GPS Review 

I've been a huge Garmin fan for years now, in fact I would say it saved my life one night on a frozen lake where track back was the only way you could see for the blizzard. I agree with many reviews that this unit needs to have the inreach functionality built in and better trail map layer. Nothing beats Gaia except maybe Backcountry GPS maps, which only produce for Garmin devices, yet Garmin does not sponsor them on their website. I feel the unit should have a better dust and waterproof rating considering the areas we ride. Topo and trail information is the starting point for an overlander unit, which they have completely missed the mark on off road trail information.....it is barely there and you need to supplement with yet another purchase. Make it all in one Garmin if you want to charge over $1000.00 CAD with tax for this unit!!!!!!! It is really getting old having to buy 3 or 4 different devices when it could be built into one.

I really wish I could get on board with this device but I’m just not seeing $700 worth of features here. For $700 I can get a tablet, Garmin inreach mini and run Gaia.

Let me ask you. Does this come preloaded with the whole USA Topo map? If so. That’s where it shines. Because on tablet and phone you need a lot of memory. I personally don’t wanna kee downloading maps and locations. I want to have the whole topo USA in my hands and go where ever whenever and know I have map. Rather then worrying about if I downloaded or if I have enough space.

right now i,m using paper maps and a compass, j,m getting closer to 60 then 30 so its time to get a more modern system to make sure i can still get back safely,, i do mostly overland driveing not much high way,, so this looks like it might work well for me,, keep exploreing,, be strong, be safe, and be blessed

Love the all in one "Plug and Play" but prefer the maps and data available GAIA GPS displayed on an iPad Pro 11inch...

I like the warning in the angle that’s a cool feature

I'm waiting for the Overlander to support the hunt view maps. Since it has a micro-sd slot I'm thinking a software fix would take care of that. Since the hunt view maps show land ownership, it's not only handy for hunting, but tells you if you can probably camp there, or should keep moving. I currently use a Garmin RV 770 for highway navigation; looks like the same features as the drive function, and Garmin Montana 610t, with the state hunt view maps, for off road. It would be nice to have one unit.

I’ve been wanting another Garmin for awhile now and I think I would definitely be willing to try this one out. Thanks for the awesome review! 👍🏼

I've seen enough thanks for the review I'm buying a IPad mini it sounds like the best solution out there for the overlander plus you can do way more with it.

Thank you for your honesty. This unit is a lot of money for what you get, I do hope for much needed upgrades for the real overlander.

I use a Garmin 62s handheld, Gaia on my iPad and iPhone and the stock Jeep navigation. I really like my 62s best. The Gaia is only good if you have preselected the area that you want to travel in, so don't take off from the house and then decide to try a trail all to find out that you didn't upload the route area because it won't work. The stock navigation is ok for main trails that have FS numbers. But for actual trails it does not show them. I would love the new Garmin Overlander with satellight feature.

$799 in sale in Canada. I have a Galaxy Note 9 (similar size) in an Otter Box with Gaia GPS. I don't see anything in this Garmin that makes a difference. Maybe if it was $199.

I think this is brilliant would love to try it out im my truck and in the freelander but looking online and its 600 on sale. This is not something everyone will be able to afford and will end up buying something in the mean time. Its a real shame they don't make things that a family man on a middle wage could afford

I bought my Garmin Overland last Feb. 2021 and still can't get it to download from a SD micro card, good video you have done.

Garmin should update the software to give the user the ability to calibrate the barometric pressure to indicate the correct barometric altitude. At least here in Europe my unit is constantly off by 24MB (0,71 inHg), possibly because the unit was calibrated at the factory. This means the barometric altitude is showing approx 30m (100ft) high under current conditions. The ability to input current barometric pressure is common in other GPS's.

Thanks for your video. Are you still using the overlander after 3 years?

I have the Garmin Overlander I like it does have a few kinks LOL. I have it set to track up but sometimes in offroad maps it does not track up ?

I would like to see a comparison between Garmin RV vs Garmin Overlander

I ordered one, from amazon, I hope it works in Kuwait

I saw another review that mentioned the unit was missing a lot of trails depending on the view you are using. Did you also find that to be the case?

When is the $700 Garmin cassette player and laser disc player coming out? I want to complete my late 90's dead tech interior restoration.

Good review guys! Just pondering whether to buy this or not. As an android base unit I was hoping I could upload the Avenza app onto it as this allows me to upload PDG spatial referenced files and track myself on these. Doesn't appear to support uploading any apps?

How is the battery life? Do you need to have it plugged in most the time?

At $399-$449 this would be an instant-buy. At $499 I would still strongly consider it. There is no way I would spend $700 for this.

iPad running Gaia paired to an InReach mini. I don’t think a better combo exists. I used the Overlander and was very disappointed compared to Gaia on an IOS device.

User interface (downloading maps, transferring files) has always been my biggest gripe about Garmin products. It's clunky and feels like it was designed in 2006 before the advent of smartphones. The user/customer shouldn't have to be faced with a steep learning curve in that area. They need to recruit some Silicon Valley talent to streamline the process and make it more user-friendly.

Hello, I like the screen size and resolution. I would like to use it for the desert. However, they can't make clear trails in the desert as dunes change with time so what we do is to determine the next point and find our own route while driving. What we do is getting the bearing of the next point and rely on the compass showing us the direction using the bearing. I have few questions please. 1- Does it show the direction of the next point on the compass (like the 276cx) ? 2- Can I put the compass with the direction running on the same screen of the map while offroading (like the 276cx) ?

Does the 890 and 1090 offer anything better than the Overlander? It seems the Overlander has both on and off road maps, while the 890 and 1090 only have on road maps? So doesn't the Overlander have better specs since it offers both?

Does it have fire service roads all mapped, or will it just show you driving in a blue or green screen?

IPX rating for water aside, would you trust that magnetic mount on the handlebars of a motorcycle?

I'm not sure I could justify the cost and its just that simple. I'm sure it's a great unit but I'd rather put those funds elsewhere.

In Aus it's $999. The quality is what you'd expect from Garmin but a few things I didn't like. There are several options for finding exactly the same location, you don't need Hema's, Garmin's way and whatever the other way was, it only needs the one. There are several tracks in the Grampians that are not on this unit and some that are not named, Google maps is far more detailed than this unit. There are also many campgrounds that I know of in our area that are not listed on this unit. Paper maps and also Google maps have them. Love Garmin products but this is extremely disappointing for $1000.

Have they made any improvements to the garmin overland gps since you made this video

Just wondering if there have been any updates in the year since this came out!

I like the mount that attached to the vent , where did you get that ?

Nice video, keep them coming 👍

How do you mount the ram mount to your A/C vent ?

Looks cool except the 700 dollar price bummer

many off-road streets are not on it

So why pick this over day a Montana 750 i?

Can you use it as a regular gps

Hola como has instalado el soporte del GPS

is it warterproof?

Great info better than Garmin do 👍😎

Would have got one asap if they where water resistant or waterproof. What an mistake it's an adventure tool to be trusted in ALL conditions.

Do you need to use internet connection for gps?

Will it work when your out of phone range does it use satellites?

Sounds pretty lousy to me. How much for that thing?

Isn’t this completely pointless now every phone sold has a built in gps or at least 10 you can get for free

Doesn't it have I- overlander?

no way to store waypoints?

Everything is doable with your smartphone

Where I am going there is no internet, so either a tablet or cell phone is pretty useless. Therefore the Garmin has my attention.

Map, compass, and brain.

This item is a joke imo. It's vastly overpriced and has gimmics. It's a Android tablet running old Android OS with Garmins overlay and it comes stuck with preloaded apps all of which can be downloaded to your phone/tablet. It uses a rather clunky proprietary charging system and even at it's huge $700 price tag doesn't have built in In-Reach functionality and instead you have to buy one to pair with it. I have an older Ipad GPS Mini 4 128GB and I use GaiaGPS primarily which works for 90% of what I want offroad. If I want street nav then the "free" Apple Maps or Google Maps works better than this. You can get an IPad or Samsung Tab and get all the apps this has and GPS functionality for a fraction of this and ability of so much more. Only way I can see this hitting the market better is if it was priced right and didn't have the "Overland" tax. I would say around $399 it would sell well or at least put in the In-Reach features inside the device standalone.

I have a phone I have a phone! Your phone works off cellular locating technology, which means when you're in BF where ever you could lose your navigation. GPS/Garmin uses the Global Positioning System, which is all those little things that the military put up in space so they can find people and kill them. Now GPS is line of sight so if you are in downtown Manhattan you will want your phone but when you are in downtown nowhere you'll want the Garmin.

You look like the Vlogger Bald and Bankrupt

7 inch screen only !!! bulky with short live battery, not bright enough, finicky , not responsive , not helpful when you need it the most in the middle of no where trying to find your way, software slow , small memory , poor screen resolution Not worth it !!!

Save your money. a phone will do the same as a Overlander

mine died after 1 day... 💩 💩 💩

Very disappointed in the Overlander. It is a piece of .....you know what. A lot of money is wasted.