Bigger and brighter, Garmin introduces Tread 2 - Overland and SxS Editions to confidently roam the unknown
New rugged all-terrain navigators offer larger touchscreens, sturdy mounts and bring a new Great Rides feature to take off-road adventures even farther
"Tread 2 navigators give you the freedom to explore more confidently with peace of mind, thanks to the additional mapping options. You can use the Great Rides tool to find and bookmark new routes, then share pictures with other riders using the Tread app."
–Susan Lyman,
Designed for adventure
Boasting vibrant 8" displays, both the Tread 2 – Overland Edition and SxS Edition include robust mapping options and backcountry data to help amplify every detail and waypoint of an off-road excursion.
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Off-road mapping: Find the way with turn-by-turn navigation for unpaved roads and trails with content from OpenStreetMap™,
U.S. Forest Service Motor Vehicle Use Maps and Adventure Roads and Trails2. -
Off-road riding areas: Preloaded off-road riding areas throughout
North America , shows trail difficulty ratings and more. - Garmin Adventurous Routing™: Discover alternate routing options for more hilly, unpaved and thrilling routes.
- Satellite imagery: See high-resolution overhead views of routes and terrain that can be downloaded directly to the device via Wi-Fi® technology.
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Land boundaries: Be aware of public land boundaries for national forests,
Bureau of Land Management and wilderness areas and view private land boundaries and landowner information for parcels greater than four acres. - Route planning: Utilizing the Tread app, adventurers can easily plan routes with the same maps, vehicle profiles and route preferences as on a Tread 2 device.
- Custom routing & road warnings: Get custom street routing3 for the size and weight of the vehicle. Plus, receive alerts for potential hazards along the route including sharp curves, steep grades and more.
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Campgrounds: Easily find a place to set up camp with the directory of more than 46,000 camping locations across the
U.S.
Boost every adventure
Garmin continues to demonstrate its dedication to the off-road market with a wide selection of rugged devices made to seamlessly connect to Tread 2 navigators. Tread users can elevate off-the-grid overlanding expeditions or thrilling off-road rides with use of additional Garmin devices and plan options (sold separately):
- Premium mapping: Purchase an Outdoor Maps+ plan to receive ongoing access to premium map content, including enhanced TOPO maps for elevation data with maximum detail, night lights to help find the best places for stargazing, burn zones to see where wildfires or controlled burns have happened, Garmin Trails to browse thousands of trails and save to courses and much more.
- Off-grid communication: Pair with a compatible inReach® satellite communication device4 for two-way texting outside of cell coverage and the ability to send an interactive SOS message to Garmin Response℠, a 24/7-staffed international coordination center for help in an emergency.
- Group rides: Stay in touch with group members with the Group Ride Radio accessory, which includes real-time location sharing and voice communication through the included push-to-talk fist mic. Use with a Bluetooth® enabled helmet or headset for the option to enjoy hands-free voice communication.
- Digital Switch box: Enable on-screen control of the vehicle's 12-volt electronics – including light bars, differential locks and more – with a Garmin PowerSwitch™ digital switch box
- Dog tracking: Use with a compatible Garmin GPS dog tracker to help track and retrieve sporting dogs in the field.
Available now, both the Garmin Tread 2 – Overland Edition and Tread 2 – SxS Edition have a suggested retail price of
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1Requires an active cellular or Wi-Fi connection.
2Limitations may exist in map data for some road and trail route suggestions. Always defer to posted road signs and conditions during vehicle operation. Garmin products using OpenStreetMap data are intended to be used only as supplementary travel aids.
3Not available in all areas. Entering your vehicle's characteristics does not guarantee your vehicle's characteristics will be accounted for in all route suggestions. Always defer to all posted road signs and road conditions.
4An active inReach subscription is required. Some jurisdictions regulate or prohibit the use of satellite communication devices. It is the responsibility of the user to know and follow all applicable laws in the jurisdiction where the device is intended to be used.
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