Garmin Launches Tread 2, Featuring Overland and SxS Editions

Garmin is one of the most trusted names in overlanding and navigation. Earlier this month, it added two new navigators to its lineup: the Tread^® 2 — Overland Edition and Tread 2 — SxS Edition. Read on to learn all about Garmin’s newest release.

Garmin’s newest navigators offer a bevvy of useful upgrades, including brighter displays, larger touchscreens, faster performance and additional mapping options to make off-roading even more fun — and reliable. For overlanders, these upgraded navigators will be crucial in staying safe in the backcountry.

Both the Tread 2 — Overland Edition and the Tread 2 — SxS Edition feature 8-inch high-resolution, ultra-bright, glove-friendly touchscreens — so you can use them anytime, in any condition. They are each built to withstand extreme temperatures and weather, and both have an  IP67 dust and water rating.

The Tread 2 — Overland Edition is particularly rugged, and comes with a heavy-duty suction cup and robust magnetic-assisted locking mount to secure onto a vehicle’s dashboard, no matter how many washboards and rock crawls there are to navigate on your chosen route.

The Tread 2 — SxS Edition comes with a tube mount kit, making it easy to install on a powersport vehicle. If you’re really seeking adventure, you’ll appreciate the Great Rides feature, which explorers can use to locate the best off-road places to explore, rate a trail’s difficulty and even upload pictures to the Tread mobile app.

Here is a breakdown of some of the key features both versions of the Tread 2 include:

• Off-road mapping , including turn-by-turn navigation
• Off-road riding area identification
• Garmin Adventurous Routing: Discover alternate routing options for more hilly, unpaved and challenging routes
• High-resolution satellite imagery
• Land boundary identification
• Route planning through the Tread app
• Custom routing and road warnings, based on the size and weight of your vehicle
• Campground directory with over 46,000 camping locations across the U.S.

The Tread 2 — Overland Edition and the Tread 2 — SxS Edition are both available now through Garmin’s site and other authorized dealers, starting at $999.99

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