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📝 Manufacturer Description

WHEN ADVENTURE CALLS, RESPOND

This rugged GPS handheld navigator combines a modern hybrid design, preloaded maps, and built-in inReach Plus satellite technology¹ so you can stay in touch far beyond cellular coverage. It’s ready for serious backcountry, overland, or off-grid adventures.

• Hybrid design with 3.5" color touchscreen and physical buttons
• Exchange photos, voice messages, and texts with an inReach subscription¹
• Interactive SOS to the Garmin Response℠ center in an emergency (subscription required)
• Preloaded TopoActive maps, downloadable satellite imagery, and optional Outdoor Maps+ content
• Long battery life with up to 145 hours in GPS mode
• Multi-band GPS and multi-GNSS support for precise positioning

TOUCHSCREEN DISPLAY

The bright, sunlight-readable 3.5" color touchscreen uses chemically strengthened glass to resist scratches. It’s glove-friendly, easy to see, and easy to use. Tap, zoom, and swipe on the maps to follow your route.

PHYSICAL BUTTONS

A rugged hybrid design also gives you intuitive push buttons for reliable operation in poor weather and while wearing gloves. The quick-action button can be customized to your most used functions.

PHOTOS & VOICE/TEXT MESSAGING

With an active inReach subscription¹, send group text messages up to 1,600 characters, and exchange photos and voice messages even when you’re far beyond cellular coverage.

SOS ALERTS

Trigger an interactive SOS message anytime to the 24/7 Garmin Response international coordination center for help in an emergency. An active inReach subscription is required¹.

ADVANCED NAVIGATION & SATELLITE IMAGERY

Navigate with preloaded TopoActive maps for the U.S., Mexico, and Canada, along with easy-access global maps. View terrain contours, elevations, geographic points, and more. Download high-resolution photorealistic satellite imagery via Wi-Fi® to find trails, stand locations, parking, and more.

KNOW THE UNKNOWN

• Outdoor Maps+: Optional subscription for regularly updated premium mapping content delivered over Wi-Fi.
• Location accuracy: Multi-band GPS and multi-GNSS support for superior positional accuracy.
• Built-in cameras: Integrated front and rear cameras let you capture selfies and trip photos, and share them in real time with an active inReach subscription¹.
• Voice control: Use voice commands for tasks like check-ins, starting tracking, taking a photo, and more (multiple supported languages).
• LiveTrack sharing: With an active inReach satellite subscription¹, friends and family can follow your location, distance, time, and elevation.
• Garmin Weather: Get real-time forecasts via Wi-Fi or cellular through the Garmin Explore™ app — plus satellite weather updates beyond cell range with an inReach subscription¹.
• Trip planning: Use Garmin Explore to locate geographic points, plan and share routes, and more.
• Garmin Share: Easily share saved locations and courses with friends’ compatible Garmin devices.
• Ascent planning: See upcoming climbs on your route, when they occur, and how steep they will be.

EVOLVED DESIGN & HELPFUL TOOLS

• Helpful tools: Built-in bright LED flashlight torch and loud siren for signaling or emergency use.
• Battery life: Up to 145 hours in All Satellite Systems + Multi-band (with SatIQ™) and up to 840 hours in Expedition mode.
• Rugged build: Meets MIL-STD-810 standards for thermal, shock, water (IP67), and vibration.
• On the go: Integrated Spine Mount 2 with removable loop carabiner plus compatibility with additional Spine Mount 2 accessories (sold separately).
• ABC sensors: Built-in altimeter for elevation, barometer to monitor weather, and 3-axis electronic compass for heading.

1. Active satellite subscription 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 jurisdictions where the device is used.

📦 What's Included in the Box?

The Garmin GPSMAP H1i Plus with inReach Plus Satellite Technology ships with the following items included:

• GPSMAP H1i Plus
• Loop carabiner
• Charging/data cable
• Documentation

⚙️ Features & Technical Specifications

🧭 General & Hardware

• Lens material: chemically strengthened glass
• Dimensions: 2.6" x 7.0" x 1.3" (6.7 x 17.9 x 3.3 cm)
• Weight: 10.2 oz (290 g)
• Water rating: IP67
• MIL-STD-810: yes (thermal, shock, water); bare unit only
• Touchscreen: Yes
• Display type: transflective color TFT
• Display size: 1.9" W x 3.0" H (4.7 x 7.7 cm), 3.5" diagonal (8.9 cm)
• Display resolution: 282 x 470 pixels
• Battery type: rechargeable internal lithium-ion
• Battery life:
  • All Satellite Systems + Multi-band: up to 145 hours*
  • Expedition mode: up to 840 hours
  • Performance messaging mode with 10-min inReach® tracking: up to 48 hours*
  • Expedition mode with 10-min inReach® tracking: up to 425 hours
  • *Assuming typical use with SatIQ™ technology
• Memory/history: 64 GB (user space varies based on included mapping)
• Interface: USB-C

🗺️ Maps, Memory & Sensors

Maps & Memory

• Preloaded maps: yes (TopoActive, routable)
• Ability to add maps: Yes
• Basemap: Yes
• Automatic routing (turn-by-turn on roads) for outdoor activities: Yes
• Map segments: yes (up to 15,000)
• Satellite imagery: yes (direct to device)
• Includes detailed hydrographic features: coastlines, shorelines, wetlands, streams
• Includes searchable POIs: parks, campgrounds, scenic lookouts, picnic sites
• Displays national, state, and local parks, forests, and wilderness areas: Yes
• External memory storage: microSD™ card (up to 1 TB max)
• Waypoints: Yes
• Courses: unlimited
• Activities: 200
• Activity profiles: Yes
• GPX imports: Yes
• RINEX logging: Yes

Sensors

• GPS: Yes
• Galileo: Yes
• QZSS: Yes
• BeiDou: Yes
• IRNSS: Yes
• Barometric altimeter: Yes
• Compass: Yes (tilt-compensated 3-axis)
• High-sensitivity receiver: Yes
• GPS compass (while moving): Yes
• Multi-band frequency support: Yes

📱 Smart, Safety & inReach Features

Daily Smart Features

• Connect IQ™ apps, data fields, and more: Yes
• Smart notifications on handheld: Yes
• Weather: Yes
• Compatible with Garmin Messenger app: Yes
• Pairs with Garmin Connect™ Mobile: Yes
• Voice command: Yes
• Noise cancellation: Yes
• Voice assistant: Yes
• Voice notes: Yes
• Garmin Share: Yes
• Passcode protection: Yes
• Auto-correct keyboard: Yes

Safety & Tracking

• LiveTrack: Yes
• Safety siren: Yes

inReach® Satellite Features

• Interactive SOS: Yes
• Weather via satellite: Yes
• Send and receive text messages to SMS and email: Yes
• Send and receive text messages to other inReach devices: Yes
• Send and receive group messages: Yes
• Send and receive photos: Yes
• Send and receive voice messages: Yes
• Supports messages up to 1,600 characters: Yes
• Exchange locations with other inReach devices: Yes
• MapShare compatible with tracking: Yes
• Virtual keyboard for custom messaging: Yes
• Send waypoints to MapShare during trip: Yes
• Send route selection to MapShare during trip: Yes

Tactical Features

• Compatible with AB Quantam – Garmin: Yes
• Ballistics solver: yes (unlock required)
• Dual grid coordinates: Yes
• Night vision mode: Yes

🥾 Outdoor, Apps & Connectivity

Outdoor Recreation

• Point-to-point navigation: Yes
• Spoken turn-by-turn directions: Yes
• TracBack® routing: Yes
• Area calculation: Yes
• Sun and moon information: Yes
• Geocaching friendly: yes (Geocache Live)
• Custom maps compatible: yes (up to 500 custom map tiles)
• Picture viewer: Yes
• Camera:
  • Front: 5 MP
  • Rear: 8 MP
• Flashlight: Yes

Outdoor Applications

• Compatible with Garmin Explore™ app: Yes
• Garmin Explore website compatible: Yes
• Smart switching between Wi-Fi, cellular, and satellite with Garmin Messenger app: Yes
• Dog tracking: yes (when paired to compatible dog tracking system)

Connections

• Wireless connectivity: yes (Wi-Fi®, Bluetooth®, ANT+®)