A MIP memory in pixel screen always looks far better outside with the sun shining on the screen, an Amoled screen thht you get on the Epix range will always look better and brighter indoors but some people find Amoled screens not as good in very bright sunlight and they do tend to use more battery than a MIP screen, we hope this helps kind regards
How would this fare in for example the lake district or peak district where there are multiple public footpaths would it keep you on track? I mean are they as detailed as OSmaps. Currently I use outdooractive on my phone and the tracking is inch perfect I can see all the paths on a mountain let's say and I'm just following my pink line so I'm not going to get lost. Can you confirm if the fenix 7 with the same GPX walking route be similar to that?
Super informative and simple (for Garmin users). Your hack for touchscreen 2 buttons shortcut is AMAZING 😍. Question. Would you know if Garmin will pick the course mid way through. I have loaded a 400km hike but will be doing it in a few stages. Will it pick the course each day or will it navigate to the start? Many thanks 🙏
Thanks for your questions. Yes, you can join a course at any point i.e. midway. You will have to load the correct course at the start of each day. If you do want to get to grips with your watch ahead of what sounds like an exciting adventure please do sign up for the online resource, this has x 70 training video of how to use this watch.
I have a Garmin Fenix 6x pro I have managed to put off road trials on for my enduro bike, I cant for the life of me work out how to work out how to find the start point of the trail and or do the course ... please help
Hi Matthew, when you select an Activity top right button to start recording if you then hold down the middle menu button - scroll down to navigation and select it - scroll down to Courses and select your course - select do course and your map navigation will start with the pink course line displayed on the map, we have lots of more detailed training videos on our Online course that can be purchased as part of our support packages as per the link below : For more videos on how to use your Fenix 7 Watch visit - gpsonlinecourse.co.uk/ Get discount code for GPS Training online course and support package - mailchi.mp/gpstraining/youtub...
New Fenix 7 owner here. Having a Navigation setting and a Navigate Activity is pretty confusing! Especially when they do pretty much the same thing. Am I correct in thinking that having a map as a data screen in the Navigate Activity, would only allow you to view a map, while using the Navigation feature from within your Navigate Activity would allow a map (pre-setup) that has a route/course for you to follow? What happens if you have setup your Navigate Activity with a map data screen, and also use the Navigation feature from within the Navigate Activity to use a pre-setup course to follow? Would there now be two map screens, or does one take precedence over the other? Does any of this have an effect on battery life? Thank you!
Yes you can connect it to your inReach, then you get your message notifications on your watch. You also get the option to send presets etc from your watch. I hope this helps.
Basically on OSmaps you can see the little separated lines that signify the actual offovual paths does the topographic maps have this same level of detail or are you just following a pink line and assuming it's correct? This is a really important feature for me as sometimes you have to be able to see where the paths meet up again if you had a mistaken detour or come off path its easy to get back on track later on
Hi Andy, Topo Active maps are far more basic as OS maps and just used as a guide, for more difficult navigation scenarios we use our own watches with the backup of a small handheld device with detailed OS 1:25k maps installed but in some case still find the watch is great for giving me off courses alerts , turn alerts and having lots of stats on my wrist which i can easily see when using walking poles but when needed I will take out my handheld device, kind regards
I've been trying to navigate to a point using the map to select the point and it creates a route there no problem , but then It generates the route back to the start using a straight line as the crow flies is there some way to make it generate a path back?
Sorry, struggling to understand what your problem is. You need to select 'trackback' when navigating back to the start. If you bought the watch from us or have one of our support packages please call out tech team - 01669 621044
Hi Walter, you have to have added other activities to your watch first, if you tap the top right start stop button and then scroll down to the Green + add icon and select it, you then have a list of activities that you can add. Once you have added new activities i.e Run, Hike etc you should be able to choose these from the start stop button, we hope this helps, if you have purchased a watch from ourselves at GPS training we do offer 1 years email & telephone support from ourselves along with access to our own training videos. Kind regards GPS Training
Is it possible to record a hike with just a gpx route pre-loaded on the map but not actually using the "Navigate" option? Basically just recording a hike while having the gpx route displayed on the map just to glance at it every now and then to see if you're still on the right track?
Yes, it sounds like you have no courses on your watch. Our 'online resource' is the training platform you should really be looking at if you are wanting to get to grips with your watch as there are over 50 videos taking you through everything like this - gpsonlinecourse.co.uk/ - I hope this helps.
Fantastic. You may have just saved me from buying an Apple watch. UK resident. I do a bit of hiking and have a Garmin handheld GPS(62 I think it is) that has OS Survey maps. So it's won't show OS footpaths on moors, hills etc? If I am correct, I can plan a route on Garmin connect. I can then send that route to my handheld Or the Garmin Fenix 7? I understand the watch won't have OS maps :-( But it will give me a line/trail to follow? (Like my old hand held Garmin) Why no UK OS maps on a Garmin watch? :-(
Many thanks for your question, the problem with planning in Garmin Connect in the UK is the lack of OS maps, this video takes you through the planning process and navigational experience - th-cam.com/video/IsKRJcOox1Y/w-d-xo.htmlsi=8saUf-TP6m8S0mdj Or this vid - th-cam.com/video/KOSi2dEFWAI/w-d-xo.htmlsi=NYZAPsh2IOAUkJWv
@@Novacngood185 As Garmin are a US business they just don't 'get it' regarding the UK customer needing to spend a massive licence fee to OS to use the maps.
Hi thanks for your message , when I scroll down my course 8min 36 secs on the video I can see figures that relate to estimated time to complete in hours the courses, this information is embedded in the courses as these ones have come from actual recordings done by others and is a guide to how long they should take, I hope this helps. Kind regards GPS Training
You have really nice map, could you please share what is the name of the map and your settings? In my Fenix 7 it looks not as good like on your device. Thank you.
We have over 50 training videos taking you through how to use your Fenix in our online resource, there are a number of free videos and if you like what you see we do have an offer for TH-cam viewers - Get discount code for GPS Training online course and support package - mailchi.mp/gpstraining/youtubeoffer
You could put it in Expedition Mode, alternatively switch off the mutiband. I would look at carrying a lightweight power pack so you can charge it if you are off grid for multiple days.
Hi ... Could you clarify Can we use watch (without smartphone connection) for navigation and route calculation within the CITY Most of time i do not like to carry smartphone while going to run but somwtime I do require gps navigation and route calculation If I want explore new areas within the CITY.
Hi with the Topo Active maps loaded on the watch you do not need your phone with you to navigate the navigation will work stand alone , we hope this helps, Kind regards GPS Training
Excellent, thank you so much. This video avoided me buying an Apple Watch Ultra
Even the ultra couldn't come near the Garmin 7!!!
Brightness is absolute RUBBISH
A MIP memory in pixel screen always looks far better outside with the sun shining on the screen, an Amoled screen thht you get on the Epix range will always look better and brighter indoors but some people find Amoled screens not as good in very bright sunlight and they do tend to use more battery than a MIP screen, we hope this helps kind regards
How would this fare in for example the lake district or peak district where there are multiple public footpaths would it keep you on track? I mean are they as detailed as OSmaps. Currently I use outdooractive on my phone and the tracking is inch perfect I can see all the paths on a mountain let's say and I'm just following my pink line so I'm not going to get lost. Can you confirm if the fenix 7 with the same GPX walking route be similar to that?
Wow 9 minutes inro video finally broaching the topic
Really appreciate your feedback, and thanks for sticking with it 👍
Super informative and simple (for Garmin users). Your hack for touchscreen 2 buttons shortcut is AMAZING 😍.
Question. Would you know if Garmin will pick the course mid way through. I have loaded a 400km hike but will be doing it in a few stages. Will it pick the course each day or will it navigate to the start?
Many thanks 🙏
Thanks for your questions.
Yes, you can join a course at any point i.e. midway.
You will have to load the correct course at the start of each day.
If you do want to get to grips with your watch ahead of what sounds like an exciting adventure please do sign up for the online resource, this has x 70 training video of how to use this watch.
Thanks for the easy, follow along explanation! Great video
I have a Garmin Fenix 6x pro I have managed to put off road trials on for my enduro bike, I cant for the life of me work out how to work out how to find the start point of the trail and or do the course ... please help
Hi Matthew, when you select an Activity top right button to start recording if you then hold down the middle menu button - scroll down to navigation and select it - scroll down to Courses and select your course - select do course and your map navigation will start with the pink course line displayed on the map, we have lots of more detailed training videos on our Online course that can be purchased as part of our support packages as per the link below :
For more videos on how to use your Fenix 7 Watch visit - gpsonlinecourse.co.uk/
Get discount code for GPS Training online course and support package - mailchi.mp/gpstraining/youtub...
New Fenix 7 owner here. Having a Navigation setting and a Navigate Activity is pretty confusing! Especially when they do pretty much the same thing.
Am I correct in thinking that having a map as a data screen in the Navigate Activity, would only allow you to view a map, while using the Navigation feature from within your Navigate Activity would allow a map (pre-setup) that has a route/course for you to follow?
What happens if you have setup your Navigate Activity with a map data screen, and also use the Navigation feature from within the Navigate Activity to use a pre-setup course to follow? Would there now be two map screens, or does one take precedence over the other? Does any of this have an effect on battery life?
Thank you!
Hi i have a Garmin Fenix 7X Solar, can I connect that with my in reach as well. and what is the benefits of that? thanks great video !
Yes you can connect it to your inReach, then you get your message notifications on your watch. You also get the option to send presets etc from your watch.
I hope this helps.
In addition to this, can I record a track on the watch and sync it with Garmin Explore and save it as an "Activity" (in case I forget the InReach)?
Brilliant video, thank you mate!
Another excellent guide. Thank you.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Basically on OSmaps you can see the little separated lines that signify the actual offovual paths does the topographic maps have this same level of detail or are you just following a pink line and assuming it's correct? This is a really important feature for me as sometimes you have to be able to see where the paths meet up again if you had a mistaken detour or come off path its easy to get back on track later on
Ovual is meant to say official sorry lol
Hi Andy, Topo Active maps are far more basic as OS maps and just used as a guide, for more difficult navigation scenarios we use our own watches with the backup of a small handheld device with detailed OS 1:25k maps installed but in some case still find the watch is great for giving me off courses alerts , turn alerts and having lots of stats on my wrist which i can easily see when using walking poles but when needed I will take out my handheld device, kind regards
Excellent 🙌🏻👍🏼
Thank you
Thank you!
I've been trying to navigate to a point using the map to select the point and it creates a route there no problem , but then It generates the route back to the start using a straight line as the crow flies is there some way to make it generate a path back?
Sorry, struggling to understand what your problem is. You need to select 'trackback' when navigating back to the start.
If you bought the watch from us or have one of our support packages please call out tech team - 01669 621044
Understand,same for me.
Thanks for the video!
Thank you
How do I switch activities. I am stuck in Walk and cannot figure out how to exit. Others also report this problem...
Hi Walter, you have to have added other activities to your watch first, if you tap the top right start stop button and then scroll down to the Green + add icon and select it, you then have a list of activities that you can add.
Once you have added new activities i.e Run, Hike etc you should be able to choose these from the start stop button, we hope this helps, if you have purchased a watch from ourselves at GPS training we do offer 1 years email & telephone support from ourselves along with access to our own training videos.
Kind regards GPS Training
Very helpful! Thanks!
Glad it was helpful!
Is it possible to record a hike with just a gpx route pre-loaded on the map but not actually using the "Navigate" option? Basically just recording a hike while having the gpx route displayed on the map just to glance at it every now and then to see if you're still on the right track?
Sadly not, only gpx routes (courses) that you are navigating show on the map page.
When press course- it says creat - do I need to download anything to find the local walks? I got fenix 7 sapphire
Yes, it sounds like you have no courses on your watch. Our 'online resource' is the training platform you should really be looking at if you are wanting to get to grips with your watch as there are over 50 videos taking you through everything like this - gpsonlinecourse.co.uk/ - I hope this helps.
In this video you are using both hands to operate the watch, but how do you operate the watch on your arm with both hands while hiking?
Whilst on your wrist you can operate it with x 1 hand as the watch is stable on your wrist. I hope this helps.
Fantastic. You may have just saved me from buying an Apple watch. UK resident. I do a bit of hiking and have a Garmin handheld GPS(62 I think it is) that has OS Survey maps. So it's won't show OS footpaths on moors, hills etc? If I am correct, I can plan a route on Garmin connect. I can then send that route to my handheld Or the Garmin Fenix 7? I understand the watch won't have OS maps :-( But it will give me a line/trail to follow? (Like my old hand held Garmin)
Why no UK OS maps on a Garmin watch? :-(
Many thanks for your question, the problem with planning in Garmin Connect in the UK is the lack of OS maps, this video takes you through the planning process and navigational experience - th-cam.com/video/IsKRJcOox1Y/w-d-xo.htmlsi=8saUf-TP6m8S0mdj
Or this vid - th-cam.com/video/KOSi2dEFWAI/w-d-xo.htmlsi=NYZAPsh2IOAUkJWv
@@ukgpstraining Thanks a lot. Such a shame the Fenix doesn’t have OS maps. I wonder why? Garmin handheld’s obviously have OS maps.
@@Novacngood185 As Garmin are a US business they just don't 'get it' regarding the UK customer needing to spend a massive licence fee to OS to use the maps.
Thanks for this video. Do you know if you can have the watch alert you if you take a wrong turn?
Yes it does, it notifies if you are 'off course'.
Is it somehow possible to just use the watch like a GPS? When you put a post code and it will show you the route Ns navigate you?
Sadly you can not put a postcode into a GPS watch for it to navigate you to. I hope this helps.
@@ukgpstraining shame. But thanks.
Hi there, see the part in the courses - 8:36 on the video. What do the numbers underneath the tracks indicate?
Hi thanks for your message , when I scroll down my course 8min 36 secs on the video I can see figures that relate to estimated time to complete in hours the courses, this information is embedded in the courses as these ones have come from actual recordings done by others and is a guide to how long they should take, I hope this helps. Kind regards GPS Training
@@ukgpstraining thanks for the reply, perfect.
You have really nice map, could you please share what is the name of the map and your settings? In my Fenix 7 it looks not as good like on your device. Thank you.
Thanks for your question. We are using the pre loaded Topo Active maps (for Europe) on this watch. I hope this helps.
@@ukgpstraining thank you so much! Have a great afternoon.
Brilliant vid thanks, can you tell me what the larger red arrow is on top left of maps?
Hi that is a North Pointer, kind regards
@@ukgpstraining much appreciated, thank you!!!
What’s the best way to load a course? Like how do you do it?
We have over 50 training videos taking you through how to use your Fenix in our online resource, there are a number of free videos and if you like what you see we do have an offer for TH-cam viewers - Get discount code for GPS Training online course and support package - mailchi.mp/gpstraining/youtubeoffer
If doing cape wrath would you put in expidtion mode
You could put it in Expedition Mode, alternatively switch off the mutiband. I would look at carrying a lightweight power pack so you can charge it if you are off grid for multiple days.
Thanks!
Too complicated I will use my phone as my samsung watch
Hi ... Could you clarify Can we use watch (without smartphone connection) for navigation and route calculation within the CITY
Most of time i do not like to carry smartphone while going to run but somwtime I do require gps navigation and route calculation If I want explore new areas within the CITY.
Hi with the Topo Active maps loaded on the watch you do not need your phone with you to navigate the navigation will work stand alone , we hope this helps, Kind regards GPS Training