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Garmin Tread Powersport Navigator | The Best ATV GPS

Go Off Road and Keep in Touch with the Garmin Tread™ GPS with Ride Radio for Your ATV, Side-By-Side, 4X4, or Motorcycle!

We go over the features of the Garmin Tread GPS for off-roading vehicles and groups.

Roam alone and easily regroup with the Garmin Tread powersport navigator and riding radio!

The rugged Garmin Tread off-road GPS can be mounted on your ATV, 4X4, side-by-side, or motorcycle for extra confidence on those trails into the unknown!

Of course, you're never lost ... just going to new places, and the Tread GPS for off-roading can help you plan routes, track in real time, set waypoints, record your track, know the boundaries with preloaded maps—and now you can keep in touch with other riders in your group who have Tread as well!

In this article, we go over all the Tread features and how they can benefit your off-road adventures, making this off-road navigator the best ATV GPS.


Quick List of the Garmin Tread Powersport Navigator Features

Group Tracking!

Keep up to 20 of the wildest off-road riders in touch and able to regroup with group tracking.

Off-Road Maps!

Take the off road less taken on your ATV with topographic mapping, private and public land info, forest service roads and trails.

Tread is Rugged!

Tread off-road GPS is IPX7 weather-resistant, comes with secure mounting options, and features a glove-friendly 5.5” touchscreen display.

Sync Data!

Keep your phone safely stash and sync data across various devices with the Tread app.

BirdsEye Satellite!

Direct-to-device BirdsEye Satellite Imagery can be downloaded to Tread—no computer necessary!

Installs Easily!

Easily install on your powersport vehicle with the included powered mount and wiring harness with tube mount.

Garmin Tread Off-Road GPS Highlights

Riding Radio for Group Excursions

Put your smartphones away and tear off on your own paths. With Group Ride Radio, you can track up to 20 riders (who all have a Tread navigator), flying off and regrouping as you please. The push-to-talk fist mic gives you easy access your Group Ride friends. Pair Tread with your helmet or headset for hands-free communication via Bluetooth.

High Visibility Display

Ride anytime with easy viewing in bright sunlight or pitch dark with Tread off-road GPS's ultrabright 5.5” glove-friendly touchscreen. Mount it in portrait or landscape mode—whatever your preference!

Off-Road and Rugged GPS

Purpose-built for all-terrain use, the Tread Powersport Navigator can get as down and dirty as you can on off-road trails. It’s IPX7-rated for water-resistance and built to U.S. military standard 810 for thermal and shock resistance.

Satellite Imagery

Download high-resolution BirdsEye Satellite Imagery directly via Wi-Fi® connectivity, with no annual subscription required.

Preloaded Maps for Off-Roading

Know where you can go and go there! Tread features preloaded topographic and street maps of North America with U.S. Forest Service Roads and trails and Motor Vehicle Use Maps for full-sized 4x4s, side-by-side, ATVs and motorcycles.

Push the Limits While Respecting Boundaries

Access public land boundaries for national forests, Bureau of Land Management (BLM), wilderness areas and more. You can also view private land boundaries and landowner information for parcels greater than 4 acres.

 

Why Tread Is the Best GPS for UTV Trail Riding

The Tread App

Getting everything you need from an off-road GPS in one rugged unit is invaluable. The Tread app allows you to easily sync your data, including waypoints, routes, and collections across your smartphone, computer and Tread navigator.

Also, the Tread app lets you share your favorite rides. Easily import and send GPX files from your smartphone to your Tread device—or share GPX files with your riding friends.

If you want to stay wise to the weather on your off-road adventure, simply pair you Tread ATV GPS with your smartphone with the downloaded Tread app and get access to live weather, storm alerts, animated radar and more.

Finally, the Tread app lets you get smart notifications on your Tread GPS screen so you don't have to expose your smartphone to the off-road elements.

Your Tread GPS is Ready to Rumble!

Tread's ABC sensors give you all-terrain guidance. These built-in sensors include an altimeter, barometer, compass and pitch/roll gauges.

The Garmin Tread Powersport Navigator comes with a powered mount and wiring harness with tube mount to secure the GPS unit to your powersport vehicle for riding over rough terrain.

Use it on the Road Too!

Your Tread navigator's usefulness doesn't end when you get back on-road. Get spoken turn-by-turn directions if you choose to take Tread with you on the road. Includes driver alerts for sharp curves, red light/speed cameras and more.

Still More Features ...

Additional features include road music and points of interest! A built-in media player lets you easily control music on your smartphone on the navigator’s display. Also, hear your tunes through your helmet or headset when Bluetooth-enabled.

With preloaded features like iOverlander™ and Ultimate Public Campgrounds, you don’t need a cell signal to route to points of interests and campsites!

Compatible with Your Other Garmin Gear!

Finally, the Tread off-road GPS is compatible with other extremely useful devices in the Garmin ecosystem, including the Garmin PowerSwitch™ digital switch box, BC™-40 wireless camera, and InReach® Mini.


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Get the Off-Road GPS that works for you before, during, and after your trip! Plan routes, track in real time, save and share your favorite rides, and more with the Garmin Tread—The best GPS for your ATV, side-by-side, 4X4, and motorcycle!

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