Nissan Patrol 4x4 (Africa)

I had a Garmin Nuvi but it went missing (ie stolen) recently - I am looking for Garmin model that can be used on my overlanding trips. The Garmin Overlander looks very nice but is pricey and I don't need features like the messaging system etc as I already have a Satt phone. I use (paper)maps as my primary route source but on a couple of occasions the GPS alongside the maps spared me a lot of trouble and/or wasted time. A nice big screen would be nice as well.

Any suggestions would be appreciated.

I use the Garmin 276cx as well as a Montana 650.

Advantage of the 276cx is a bigger screen and with the buttons to the side you can still operate it while driving, even on gravel or uneven roads/surfaces.
Disadvantage of the 276cx is that it takes time to input co-ordinates as the screen is not a touch screen.

Advantage of the Montana 650 is the touch screen.
Disadvantage is the touch screen when driving, especially gravel roads/uneven surfaces. Even panning in and out on the map while driving is an issue.

The new Montana 700 series looks nice, bigger touch screen but also costly.

Thanks Leon - sal gaan loer na daai twee as opsies.

Just bought the Overlander Jan, you still looking? Great specials at the moment.

See your reply only now - Only a hundred years later John !!!
I eventually decided to get the Overlander and it works like a charm - very happy - at the end of the day the extra spent was worth it.

Hi All,

re-opening this thread:

My GOS go re-distributed so I'm on the market for a new Garmin.

What is the best to go with for overlanding and also to work with T4A?