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Garmin GPSMAP 67i vs Suunto Clipper Compass

Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.

Suunto Clipper Compass is the lighter option — 225 g lighter than the Garmin GPSMAP 67i (98% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
Spec Garmin GPSMAP 67i Suunto Clipper Compass
Weight 230 g · 0.230 kg · 0.51 lb 5 g · 0.005 kg · 0.01 lb
Brand Garmin Suunto
Category Navigation Navigation
Garmin GPSMAP 67i
230 g

Rugged handheld GPS with inReach satellite messaging, multi-band GNSS, quad-helix antenna, color topo maps, and up to 180h expedition battery life.

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Suunto Clipper Compass
5 g

Tiny clip-on compass that attaches to a watch strap or pack strap for quick bearing checks with almost no weight penalty.

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Garmin GPSMAP 67i vs Suunto Clipper Compass: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Suunto Clipper Compass wins — at 5 g it is 225 g (98%) lighter than the Garmin GPSMAP 67i (230 g). That said, the heavier option may justify the extra grams with more capacity, durability or comfort, so weigh the trade-off against how you'll use it.

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