General

• Lens Material: Chemically strengthened glass
• Dimension: 2.65" x 7" x 1.7" (6.75w x 17.8h x 4.4d cm)
• Weight: 9.59 oz (272 g)
• Water Rating: IPX7
• MIL-STD-810: Yes (thermal, shock, water)
• Display Type: Transflective, 65K color TFT
• Display Size: 1.5"W x 2.5"H (3.8 x 6.3 cm); 3" diag (7.6 cm)
• Display Resolution: 240 x 400 pixels
• Battery Type: Rechargeable, internal lithium-ion
• Battery Life:
  • Up to 35 hours at 10-minute tracking
  • Up to 200 hours at 30-minute tracking (power save mode)
• Memory/History: 16 GB (user space varies based on included mapping)
• Interface: High-speed microUSB and NMEA 0183 compatible

Maps & Memory

• Ability to Add Maps: Yes
• Basemap: Yes
• Map Segments: 15,000
• Satellite Imagery: Yes (direct to device)
• Searchable POIs: Yes (parks, campgrounds, scenic lookouts, picnic sites – downloadable via Garmin Express™)
• Parks & Wilderness Areas: Yes (national, state, and local – downloadable via Garmin Express™)
• External Memory Storage: Yes (32 GB max microSD™, not included)
• Waypoints/Favorites/Locations: 10,000
• Tracks: 250
• Navigation Track Log: 20,000 points, 250 saved GPX tracks, 300 saved FIT activities
• Navigation Routes: 250 (250 points per route; 50 points auto routing)
• RINEX Logging: Yes

Sensors

• GPS
• Galileo
• Barometric altimeter
• Compass (tilt-compensated 3-axis)
• High-sensitivity receiver
• GPS compass (while moving)

Daily Smart Features

• Connect IQ™ (downloadable watch faces, data fields, widgets and apps)
• Smart notifications on handheld
• Weather forecasts
• Active Weather
• Compatible with Garmin Messenger app
• VIRB® Remote
• Pairs with Garmin Connect™ Mobile

Safety and Tracking Features

• LiveTrack

Tactical Features

• XERO™ Locations

Outdoor Recreation

• Point-to-point navigation
• Area calculation
• Fish forecast
• Sun and moon information
• Geocaching-friendly (Geocache Live)
• Custom maps compatible (500 custom map tiles)
• Picture viewer
• LED beacon flashlight

inReach® Features

• Interactive SOS
• inReach weather
• Send and receive text messages to SMS and email
• Send and receive text messages to other inReach device
• Send and receive group messages
• Exchange locations with other inReach device
• MapShare compatible with tracking
• Virtual keyboard for custom messaging
• Send waypoints to MapShare during trip
• Send route selection to MapShare during trip
• inReach remote compatible

Outdoor Applications

• Compatible with Garmin Explore™ app
• Garmin Explore website compatible

Connections

• Wireless Connectivity: Yes (Wi-Fi®, BLUETOOTH®, ANT+®)

BOAT DATA

Sync with compatible Garmin chartplotters and instruments to see real-time boat data displayed right on your handheld.

FUSION-LINK AUDIO

Get convenient remote operation of select onboard Fusion marine products.

ACCURATE TRACKING

When you’re underway, an adjustable GPS filter smooths speed and heading indications as you pass over swells for more accurate tracking.

WORLDWIDE BASEMAP

See worldwide shaded relief coverage, including oceans, seas, major lakes and rivers. And see international and state political boundaries and time zone information.

BLUECHART COVERAGE

Add optional BlueChart g3 coastal charts to get leading-edge coverage, clarity and detail with integrated Garmin and Navionics data.

AUTOPILOT REMOTE

Even when you’re not at the helm, you can control your boat. Access the autopilot app to change heading, engage pattern steering and follow a GPS route.

BACKUP NAVIGATION

Whether you’re out for a day of fishing, sailing or cruising, gain peace of mind that comes from having a backup navigator.

ABC SENSORS

Navigate anywhere with ABC sensors, including an altimeter for elevation data, barometer to monitor weather and 3-axis electronic compass.

TWO-WAY MESSAGING

The Iridium® satellite network¹ lets you send and receive custom and preset text messages or emails with a delivery confirmation.

TRIP TRACKING

Share your adventures with your web-based MapShare™ trip-sharing page so loved ones can see your progress or ping your device to see your GPS location.

INTERACTIVE SOS

In case of emergency, trigger an interactive SOS message to the Garmin IERCC, a 24/7 staffed professional emergency response coordination center via the 100% global Iridium satellite network.

MARINE WEATHER

Receive weather forecasts directly on your device, so you can make educated decisions based on local conditions or the destination ahead.

SMART NOTIFICATIONS

Get smart notifications right on your GPSMAP 86i handheld when you pair it with your compatible smartphone.

GARMIN EXPLORE™ APP

Sync GPSMAP 86i with Garmin Explore for cloud management of your favorite waypoints, tracks and routes.

WIRELESS CONNECTIONS

GPSMAP 86i offers Wi-Fi® connectivity, ANT+® technology and BLUETOOTH® wireless technology for easy wireless updates and connections.

LED FLASHLIGHT

The GPSMAP 86i helps you keep gear to a minimum with a built-in LED flashlight that can be used as a beacon to signal for help.

BATTERY LIFE

The internal, rechargeable lithium battery provides up to 35 hours of operation in 10-minute tracking mode and up to 200 hours in expedition mode.