Garmin's New $1,000 GPSMAP H1i Plus: Why I Returned It

What I wish I knew before buying the Garmin GPSMAP H1 Plus: full trail-tested review and honest thoughts. Lowest Prices I Found: https://amzn.to/3JoM3eU Gear I'm Using Now: inReach: https://hkgy.co/inreach Hiking App: https://hkgy.co/app Watch: https://hkgy.co/watch Shoes: https://hkgy.co/shoes Pack: https://hkgy.co/backpack Rescue Insurance: https://hkgy.co/insurance Full Hiking Gear List (What I Use Now - Tested & Not Sponsored): https://hikingguy.com/gear More Hiking Content Website: https://hikingguy.com Patreon:   / hikingguy   Monthly Hiking News (free):   / hikingguy   Subscribe:    / hikingguy   The Garmin GPSMAP H1i Plus is a full redesign with a hybrid touchscreen, upgraded internals, and improved responsiveness over the 67i. It adds glove-compatible touch control and a larger screen, but sunlight brightness takes a step back compared to older units. I tested it against the 67i, Fenix 8, and Apple Watch Ultra 3 to see where the tradeoffs land. If you're upgrading from an older Garmin handheld or deciding between the H1i Plus and other navigation options, this covers what actually matters on trail. 00:00 Form Factor 01:11 Touchscreen 02:42 Accuracy 04:27 User Interface 05:49 Navigation 07:19 Voice Commands 07:58 inReach 10:13 Battery Life 11:43 Recommendations --- Disclaimer: Some of these links are affiliate links where I'll earn a small commission if you make a purchase at no additional cost to you. I only recommend gear I actually use and trust.