Thread: Can you load nz topo maps onto a Garmin Inreach explorer+

The maps they come with are total crap, doesn't bother me too much as just use in conjunction with hard copy, but would be nice to be able to have the nztopo 50 on my handheld.... Any suggestions welcome!!!

Thanks!

Be good to see what others say as have not tried on mine.

However, have you ever tried just using your smartphone with a Topo Map app? Find it very reliable..

I don't think you can do much, mapping wise, with that model of InReach. I'm just playing with the 66i now, and you can add satellite imagery and doc boundaries okay.

However, a 1:50k topo on my phone is still my go-to. Easy and clear. Only costs a few bucks from the Play store to have the whole country.

A big fat NO

I loaded Mr Purples version onto a 62s. Not quite as good as Topo50 but pretty good. Would that work?

Originally Posted by stug

I loaded Mr Purples version onto a 62s. Not quite as good as Topo50 but pretty good. Would that work?

From what I've heard the Inreach uses different maps to the Garmin GPS's, and you can't use the free open source maps

Those InReaches are running the old Delorne mapping system as Garmin just bought the tech as is and changed the name on the units to Garmin. Only the new GPS units with inreach functionality such as the 66 can have NZ topo maps loaded

As said above, No to upgrading the maps. I brought an inreach+ for the PLB as i didn't own one, and the wife was happy I could message her easily in the bush. I still carry and use my 62s, but it is nice to know that if i had issues with my GPS and my phone went flat or broke I could rely on the basic maps on the inreach to navigate in the dark.

Thanks guys yeah sounds consistent with what I could find on the net, was just hoping I had it wrong! Appreciate the replies though, thanks all.

I have a 66i and yes. Got it from Kiwi GPS they sorted it.

Problem is no one tells you the mapping is rubbish until you find out for yourself once purchased and registered and then its too late!

Originally Posted by Ted6. 5

I have a 66i and yes. Got it from Kiwi GPS they sorted it.

Yes but the 66i isn't the original red InReach+ its the new GPS with ability to load good maps.

Hi does anyone know if PurpleMountainMaps.com is still trading please?
Tried ordering and the Payment is on hold by PayPal.
thanks in advance.

Thank you thank you thank you.

I have a Garmin Alpha 200i and I've persisted using it, but end up referring to the NZ 50 Topo App on the phone for contour detail. I googled Garmin's website and most of the new devices allow you to upload Custom Maps. I found an excellent how to article, and downloaded a map below. The only downside if you have Birdseye is it will not work if the Custom Map is installed. You can unselect the map in the Map settings if that's important to you, but for me, it's not a biggie when I'm bush hunting.

Here's the link. https://nzraw.co.nz/hiking/hiking-ge...to-garmin-gps/

Sorry didn't read the title properly.