Garmin Tread® 2, Powersport Navigator, 6" Glove-Friendly Display, Built for Extreme Weather, Preloaded Mapping, Snowmobile Trails for U.S. and Canada

I have been using the tread 2 for over a month… The device works very well! I do not yet consider myself an expert at using it. I gives you a lot of information… Depending on how you set it… I am still learning how to effectively set the layers for each purpose… Enduro, Adventure, 4x4… If you ride a hard enduro trail and forget to switch back to an adventure routing level… Then you can miss things… I have been developing a process. Each time you switch to a different Mode of riding you need to stop take a few minutes and check the settings to insure you don't automatically continue in the previous mode! The device doesn't know how you ride… It needs you to set it to what you want it to show you… If you want to take a round about way into a small town the full adventure setting works very well… But it can also route you through a maze of stuff you don't want or need to see.. So Being present to how it is set is VERY Important since most of us are going to zone out and just twist the throttle… If you are leading a group, they need to know you are changing modes so they comprehend the ride / route is changing… I found when I was picking my way through a new area that just setting a point a few miles ahead slightly after the next gate or road turn worked very well.. I keeps me focused on just that distance and lets me describe others what to look for so they can lead too. It worked very well! I know the next point is just past the gate or turn so You are not questioning if it is the right way to go… I found we never over shot the turn… When you are in familiar territory or on a more significant trail or road then you can go back to setting a much further point. Much of your success is keeping these you are with in your decision loop. At the end of the first major ride my friend who brought his Montana realized this new tread 2 device was definitely worth buying… He could never get his Montana to really do what he wanted… When you route through an area that there is no trail on the map , The tread 2 is the best device for this… This is very common for us here in the Sonoran desert… we have enormous areas to ride and come upon new trails often… When we want to cut a new trail the topo and 3d views are extremely helpful and often keeps you from walking (in motorcycle boots) a VERY LONG way to find out if it actually possible to make the trail connect. We all know that Online Maps are great when you sit in a chair at your desk but when get out there it is a whole different situation… Tread 2 is amazing in the moment!!! You have the information exactly when you need it!!! Once you ride the trail (typically improving it as you go) the device records the trail so you can send it to others… I found I needed to study the topo and 3d views carefully and zoom in to accurately estimate how steep the topography is. It is easy to overlook information when you are bouncing on rocks… taking a little time to be sure is well worth it… I am very glad I bought the Tread 2 instead of the Zumo… The Tread 2 is the best for Hard Enduro Through Adventure Riding !! and still works great on the road…