Great up to date data
Accurate data thx
Great app
It’s a great app. I wish the tread 2 can export “activities” not just routes so you don’t see millions of little flags along the route when reviewing track logs on the explore website.
Tread overland xl
Excellent
Battery killer
Ate 25% of my battery today whilst riding with my XT2
Dozens of tracks lost
Horrible. Many of my tracks disappeared from the map/app, and since it syncs with the GPS it also deleted them from the Zumo. Weeks of motorcycle trips completely gone.
This is due to bugs in the app as now I see several “Unknown Error” entries in the Collections when I do a Select and Edit”.
This is due to bugs in the app as now I see several “Unknown Error” entries in the Collections when I do a Select and Edit”.
Why is search so bad still?
Why does search seem so terrible in the tread app? I’m shocked at how bad this app is. I thought about buying a new Garmin zumo XT 3 but if I am forced to use this terrible app to find locations I will skip it, especially at those prices, I expect way better software.
Byroads
Helps me find off road tracks/byroad easy
Brilliant
Couldn’t be easier uploading gpx files, loads of features beyond that too, very pleased and it syncs with my zumo xt2 really easily
Best yet
This is the best app linked to a satnav I’ve had and I’ve had a few
Quickly Create An Alternate Route In The App
I recently added the Garmin Tread 2 Overland Edition All-Terrain GPS Navigator to my collection of trail-riding tools for our 2026 Polaris Xpedition XP 5 NorthStar, and it has quickly become one of my favorites. Having owned and used Garmin GPS units for more years than I can count, I had high expectations, and the Tread 2 has exceeded them.
While there are many features I appreciate, the standout for me is the ability to create and modify routes on the fly using the Tread App. During a recent ride, we encountered multiple trail and road closures caused by flooding. Instead of stopping our adventure, I was able to quickly create an alternate route in the app and seamlessly transfer it to the Tread 2 navigator.
The process was simple, fast, and incredibly reliable, allowing us to stay focused on the ride rather than worrying about navigation. If you enjoy off-road adventures, overlanding, or exploring remote trails, the Garmin Tread 2 Overland Edition is an outstanding investment. Highly recommended!
While there are many features I appreciate, the standout for me is the ability to create and modify routes on the fly using the Tread App. During a recent ride, we encountered multiple trail and road closures caused by flooding. Instead of stopping our adventure, I was able to quickly create an alternate route in the app and seamlessly transfer it to the Tread 2 navigator.
The process was simple, fast, and incredibly reliable, allowing us to stay focused on the ride rather than worrying about navigation. If you enjoy off-road adventures, overlanding, or exploring remote trails, the Garmin Tread 2 Overland Edition is an outstanding investment. Highly recommended!
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Arghhh
Every time the app is opened I’m asked to finish setup. Only so many times I can finish setting up the device!!!
Great so far
The unit works well syncing to other devices. Well done.
just the job for Europe
After upgrading from the old Zumo to the XT2 I found that using Tread made my journey to the Black Forest a lot easier than I thought. I like how easy it was to import/export my routes to the XT2.
Lots of info
App is jammed back full of info and constantly updated
Garmin Treadmill App
Great app and well put together. I use it for my Kawasaki Ridge.
Ok. Crashes often
Although it took ages for Garmin to include data for many Central American countries, they finally did and it’s rather detailed. However, the app is crash happy. I mean one crash after another just trying to do the simplest thing. If you can avoid using this app to plan navigation, do so.
Extremely slow routing.
When the app is working well I have built some great routes on it. But lately each section I try and add to my route, will just calculate for 10+ minutes. I’ve deleted a bunch of routes that I didn’t want to delete hoping it would free up memory and allow the app to work better/faster, that don’t work. I’ve deleted and reinstalled the app, that doesn’t work. It’s frustrating and disappointing that this has become my slowest mapping/routing app there is. I read that if your route is too long it’s better to break it up into smaller sections, trying to route from my home to a first stop it just sits there “calculating” forever. Somethings wrong.
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When will Garmin acknowledge issues?
I won’t list the numerous issues with the app. Check the reviews and all becomes clear - very quickly. My question is simple - When will you acknowledge that Tread alters routes and fix it? Great idea. Poor in reality ☹️😵💫
Great
I’m able to upload routes from here to my Garmin Zumo xt2 with no problems.
Average Product from Major Organization
In April 2026 I’m at a loss to understand how major organizations like Garmin can be so challenged when developing software such as the Tread App. I appreciate that’s it’s not an easy task, but half baked is not helpful.
An application that “almost works” is effectively useless because it remains unreliable and that’s not something you need when planning routes. If Google Maps can do it, and its predecessor BaseCamp (although itself not perfect) could do it, why does Tread struggle.
From not being compatible with Windows PCs, to limited functionality on a Mac ( M1-4), to basic planning limitations around Shaping Points, and a fart of bugs and crashes, it’s just not up to scratch. Not to mention the limited and often out-dated Supprt information provided on the Garmin site.
Please dedicate more resources to refining and developing this software, but also be more transparent about the limitations and known bugs.
Users generally want to engage if they feel valued by the company - don’t abuse this with sloppy software development.
An application that “almost works” is effectively useless because it remains unreliable and that’s not something you need when planning routes. If Google Maps can do it, and its predecessor BaseCamp (although itself not perfect) could do it, why does Tread struggle.
From not being compatible with Windows PCs, to limited functionality on a Mac ( M1-4), to basic planning limitations around Shaping Points, and a fart of bugs and crashes, it’s just not up to scratch. Not to mention the limited and often out-dated Supprt information provided on the Garmin site.
Please dedicate more resources to refining and developing this software, but also be more transparent about the limitations and known bugs.
Users generally want to engage if they feel valued by the company - don’t abuse this with sloppy software development.
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