iGuerburn Backpack Tether for Garmin Handheld GPS inReach/eTrex/Rino/Alpha/Oregon/GPSMAP Series - Garmin Spine Mount Adapter with Safety Cord

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Wish I’d known these existed long ago!

Reviewed in the United States on November 9, 2023

Size: Garmin handheld GPSVine Customer Review of Free Product( What’s this? )

For years I’ve been using the carabiner clip attachment on the Garmin Colorado line of handheld GPSs. This works many times better than that! The clip fit my Colorado 400 perfectly and I was able to adjust the socket strap on my backpack strap. This model appears to want the GPS to rotate in clockwise from 4 o’clock to 6 oc’lock, and for my use being able to do so counter-clockwise from 8 o’clock to 6 o’clock would be nicer but this is quite useable as-is. I see now that a few other models are available, so I may need to try some otheres to give a real comparison.

I’m quite happy with this unit, so no issues recommending it but not in a position to say how it stacks up against other versions.

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Mounts on vertical shoulder straps or horizontal belts, weight is 55 grams

Reviewed in the United States on November 12, 2023

Size: Garmin handheld GPSVine Customer Review of Free Product( What’s this? )

The Reason for Selection:
I have an E-Trex that I would like to be able to have handy on my pack

General observations:
Nifty idea. At 55 grams it is not a big weight penalty.

It took me a few minutes to figure out how to attach the mount to my E-Trex GPS. It was easier than I was making it out to be. The simplicity of the design is very good. There is an ABS plastic fitting mount that slides onto and locks on to the GPS. The mount then attaches to a backpack mount with a quarter turn.

The backpack mount is able to be attached to a shoulder strap on your pack and secured with a wide velcro loop.

The backpack mount can also be attached to a belt as well. If you have a hip belt that has 1″ strap, the mount can be attached there as well.

The system also has a coiled cable tether that connects the two mounts. If you drop your GPS, it won’t go very far because of the cable. The nice part is that if the coiled tether cable breaks or wears out, it is easy to replace with cordage of your choosing.

The coiled tether cable is attached to both plastic pieces with a two split ring binder loops. The binder loops are very tight and not easy to pull apart. Still, I plan on taking a moment to inspect them at the start every hike to make sure they are still tight.

The Good:
Lightweight and sturdy ABS plastic components

The Bad:
Nothing Bad.

The Ugly:
Nothing Ugly.

Value for Price:
From my perspective and experience, the price of $20.79 is fair.

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Works Great with my 66i

Reviewed in the United States on November 18, 2023

Size: Garmin handheld GPSVine Customer Review of Free Product( What’s this? )

This is a far superior attachment method than the Garmin supplied carabiner that I’ve been using for the past two years. The carabiner leaves the 66i free to swing back and forth on my backpack strap while hiking which, at times, can be annoying. Plus, when taking the backpack off for a rest, the 66i free swinging on the carabiner can have a close encounter with a hard object when setting the backpack down. And it has the marks to show for it.

With this mounting system from iGuerburn, my 66i is secure. No more swinging around on the carabiner while moving and it’s much easier to protect when removing the backpack for a rest — I always know where it is and it can’t swing unexpectedly.

As the second photo shows, the back of the attachment piece is rough. This inhibits the mount from sliding up or down on my backpack shoulder strap — or wherever you choose to mount it. And they’ve provided plenty of strong Velcro to cinch it tight. I’ve got a lot of miles on this now and it simply doesn’t move from the point where I have attached it.

But, perhaps the best part, is that removing and reattaching the 66i is now always a one-handed operation. Before, it really took two hands to open the carabiner and remove the 66i from my backpack strap and especially to reattach it. Problem solved.

Wish I had been using this from the beginning!

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Wish I had found this sooner!

Reviewed in the United States on November 16, 2023

Size: Garmin handheld GPSVine Customer Review of Free Product( What’s this? )

I use the Garmin Alpha 200 GPS dog collars for my pack. We normally have 4 dogs out at a time. I LOVE the Garmin, but my biggest issue was always how to carry it. I’d run the tether through my belt so I wouldn’t lose it on the trail, but the tether wasn’t long enough to use normally. I bought a cell phone lanyard with rubber loops that hold the Garmin okay, but the only place to really use it effectively is around my neck and I hate it bouncing around on my chest. Finally, I now have a way to attach this to my backpack strap or through my belt, and the coiled tether is plenty long to hold it up to be able to use it. The twist lock is easy and very solid, but I’m not sure I totally trust the velcro by itself, so I’ll be attaching a tether to the velcro end of the set as a fail-safe. The Garmin Alpha 200 is far too expensive to risk an errant branch accidentally pulling the velcro free. (not that it is likely that could happen, the velcro is wide and very solid) No more fumbling with the rubber lanyard, or sticking the Garmin in my pocket when I’m not actively using it which is better for my dogs because putting it in a pocket risks accidentally hitting a correction or vibrate button. This is exactly what I needed and only wish I had found it when I first got my Garmin!

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Exactly what I’d been looking for!

Reviewed in the United States on November 9, 2023

Size: Garmin handheld GPSVine Customer Review of Free Product( What’s this? )

This backpack tether is easy to use and works perfectly. It simply slides onto the back of my Garmin and the strap fits around my backpack shoulder strap. The quality seems pretty good, too, though I don’t imagine I’ll be doing much that will break it. Just hiking.

The price isn’t the cheapest, but it’s not the most expensive product like this, either. I think that it’s a great piece of equipment and I’m glad I was able to get it. I love it, and you might, too.

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Quick Release/Locking System – Snap your device securely into the spine clip. Simply turn it at an angle to lock it onto your Garmin backpack mount for quick and easy attachment/detachment. Works great at keeping it within reach.
Adjustable velcro strap – Accommodate normal style of strap with widths up to 2.95″. Anti-slip material on the back of the Garmin inReach Mini 2 backpack tether prevents it from sliding around.
Safety cord – Handheld GPS backpack tether ensure the device stays with you at all times. Unlike other cords that frayed from friction due to contact with the Velcro.
Quality material – Garmin inReach mini 2 backpack mount protect your device with durable ABS plastic. Ideal for your daily use. Hiking/ultramarathon training/hunting while keeping the GPS out of the backpack for quick access.

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