Garmin eTrex Summit Waterproof Hiking GPS

Garmin eTrex Summit Waterproof Hiking GPS Review

Garmin eTrex Summit Waterproof Hiking GPS Feature

• Palm-size global positioning system (GPS) pinpoints location anytime, anywhere--regardless of cloud cover or weather
• Automatic track log with two-way navigation; stores 10 custom tracks
• Navigates up to 50 waypoints in sequence with animated graphical interface
• Waterproof case; adjustable, backlit LCD; battery-save feature
• Compatible with optional Garmin MapSource software for downloading trip and waypoint data (not map compatible)

Amazon.com Product Description Palm-size, lightweight, and waterproof, Garmin's eTrex Summit is a 12-channel handheld global positioning satellite (GPS) receiver. The Summit's easy-to-use menu lets you create and view waypoints, save and view track logs, calibrate the compass and altimeter, access setup features, and more. Its trip and elevation computers calculate a range of data, including direction of movement; total and average ascent and descent; current, average and maximum speeds; trip odometer; and much more.

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Besides appreciating its small size, boaters and outdoorsmen will also be happy with the eTrex's unique button layout design. All the buttons are located on either side of the unit. The benefits of this design are two-fold. First, the eTrex is a breeze to operate with just one hand, and, second, with the buttons on both sides of the unit the bulk of the front of the device is dedicated to the large LCD display with backlight. The eTrex is so simple, it only sports five buttons--Page, Power, Up, Down, and Enter. Garmin also designed this tiny GPS to be completely waterproof so it can handle an accidental splash or dunk and continue to perform.

Behind the waterproof protection, you'll find the proven performance of a 12-parallel-channel GPS receiver, which will run for up to 16 hours on just two AA batteries. The antenna is internal, and the external power and data connector are protected as well. In addition to determining your location, the eTrex creates, names, and saves a location as an electronic waypoint in its memory--with room for up to 500 individual waypoints. This allows you to navigate back to a point any time you want, from any location--or, with Garmin's TracBack feature, you can reverse your track log and navigate your way back home. And once you start moving, the GPS provides other data, like speed, direction of movement, time and distance to destination, and more.

In addition to these basic features, the eTrex provides one more critical benefit: peace of mind. With GPS, you know where you are, where you've been, and where you are going. And since you always know your way back home, you can concentrate on enjoying yourself outdoors, on the water, or wherever your travels may take you.

What's in the Box
eTrex Summit GPS receiver, wrist strap, user's guide, and quick-reference guide. Unlike a traditional GPS, which requires movement to show a heading, the built-in electronic compass will give heading while you are standing still. The barometric altimeter provides extremely accurate elevation and pressure information, which could assist in identifying weather trends and best fishing opportunities. Other features include: Waterproof shell to IPX7 specifications, 12 parallel channel GPS receiver, which is differential ready for greater accuracy, 500 waypoints with name, elevation and graphic symbols, trip and speed log, automatic track and elevation log, converts TD's, and is Electro-luminescent backlit for night time use. Runs on 2 AA batteries for about 22 hours (not included). Dimensions; 4.4"H x 2"W x 1.2"D.

Triton 300 Handheld GPS (Manufacturer Reconditioned)

Triton 300 Handheld GPS (Manufacturer Reconditioned) Review

Triton 300 Handheld GPS (Manufacturer Reconditioned) Feature

• MAGELLAN TRITON 300 HANDHELD GPS REFURBISHED

Magellan Triton 300 **REFURBISHED**

Amazingly easy to use, it's the next-generation handheld GPS for precision outdoor navigation. Large, full-color display shows maps and data with crystal clear graphics. Rugged and waterproof with uploadable detailed maps to maximize routing capability.

• Amazing ease-of-use - Reinventing handheld GPST, simple menus, instant access buttons, intuitive scroll pad and crystal clear graphics let you navigate without the need for a PHD.
  
• Full-color 2.2" display - The large display shows maps, simple menus, navigation screens and other data in brilliant color
  
• Built-in maps - North American basemap shows major highways, city centers, parks, lakes and more
  
• Add detailed maps - Upload marine cartography and topographic maps, including the highly-detailed and feature-packed National Geographic Maps
  
• Points of interest - Preprogrammed points of interest include parks, city centers, airports, historical monuments and more
  
• Compass screen - See your direction of travel, distance and position of destination, heading, bearing, speed and more on the beautiful graphic compass
  
• 3-meter accuracy - SiRFstar III chipset and integrated multidirectional antennae offer superior GPS accuracy using the Wide Area Augmentation System
  

  
  

Lowrance iFinder Go2 Waterproof Hiking GPS

Lowrance iFinder Go2 Waterproof Hiking GPS Review

Lowrance iFinder Go2 Waterproof Hiking GPS Feature

• Waterproof, handheld GPS navigator with built-in continental U.S. and Hawaii background map
• 16-parallel-channel GPS and WAAS receiver; 2-inch backlit LED screen with 200 by 140 resolution
• 64 MB of built-in memory saves up to 100 favorite plot trails with 10,000 points each
• 1,000 waypoints, 1,000 event markers, and 100 routes; runs for 48 hours on 2 AA batteries (not included)
• Includes wrist-strap accessory; measures 2.12 by 5.15 by 1.24 inches; 1-year warranty

Amazon.com Product Description An affordable GPS navigator that includes all the features you need to get around, the Lowrance iFinder Go2 Handheld GPS+WASS receiver is a great choice for hikers, cyclists, and road trippers. Simply plot a route via the easy-to-use keypad, and the iFinder Go2 follows the path precisely, with intuitive navigating that keeps you from veering off course.

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The Lowrance iFinder Go2 displays towns, roads, and thousands of other destinations.

The navigator is so reliable that its 16 parallel channel GPS and WAAS receiver is accurate to within several meters, making it a great fit for scavenger hunts as well as hikes. Each trip is completely customizable, with the ability to create new routes, waypoints, trails, and more. You can also easily recalculate your trip route should you get distracted and lose your way, and thanks to the 64 MB of built-in memory, you can save and retrace up to 100 of your favorite plot trails, with up to 10,000 points in each path.

The device holds more than just previous routes, however. It also comes preloaded with a background map of the continental U.S. and Hawaii, with such features as coastal nav aids, wrecks, and obstructions. In addition, the device supports up to 1,000 waypoints, 1,000 event markers, and 100 routes. Users with a zest for detail will appreciate the 40 map zoom ranges (from 0.02 to 4,000 miles) and the 42 graphic icons used to mark special spots.

To top it off, the iFinder Go2's bright yellow housing is waterproof, so you can use it in the rain or safely store it in your pack when rafting. Additional features include a two-inch amber LED backlit screen with 200 by 140 resolution, internal backup memory for storing your GPS data and settings, and a wrist-strap accessory for on-the-go use. The pocket-sized unit measures 2.12 by 5.15 by 1.24 inches (W x H x D) and runs for up to 48 hours on two AA batteries (not included).

What's in the Box
iFinder Go2, wrist strap, user's manual. 2.2inch MONOCHROME SUPER-TWIST DISPLAY; STORES UP TO 1,000 WAYPOINTS, 1,000 EVENT MARKERS ; & 100 ROUTES; HANDHELD DESIGN FOR PORTABILITY; BUILT-IN 64 MB BACKGROUND MAP FOR US CITIES, ; HIGHWAYS, EXIT SERVICES & MARINE NAVIGATION DATA, INCLUDING HAWAII; WATERPROOF & CORROSION RESISTANT; UP TO 60 HOURS OF OPERATION;  REQUIRES 2 AA BATTERIES

Garmin eTrex 30 Worldwide Handheld GPS Navigator

Garmin eTrex 30 Worldwide Handheld GPS Navigator Review

Garmin eTrex 30 Worldwide Handheld GPS Navigator Feature

• Rugged handheld navigator with preloaded worldwide relief basemap and 2.2-inch color display
• WAAS-enabled GPS receiver with HotFix and GLONASS support for fast positioning and a reliable signal
• Built-in 3-axis electronic compass always shows your heading; barometric altimeter pinpoints your precise altitude
• Compatible with topographic, marine, and road maps--TOPO U.S. 24K, BlueChart g2, City Navigator, etc.
• Powered with two AA batteries; waterproof to IPX7 standards for protection against splashes, rain, etc.

Garmin's eTrex GPS series offers reliable satellite navigation, making it a favorite of hikers, hunters, and geocachers. The eTrex 30 adds a barometric altimeter and electronic compass to the features of the eTrex 20, along with the ability to wirelessly share data with other users. Equipped with a high-sensitivity GPS receiver, a 2.2-inch color display, and shipping with a worldwide basemap with relief, the eTrex 30 is ready for a wide array of detailed topographic, marine, and road maps--and ready to start you on your next adventure.

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A New Adventure

Mapping Performance

This handheld GPS is armed with a sunlight-readable, 2.2-inch color display and a worldwide basemap with shaded relief, making it easier than ever to know where you are and where you are headed next.

2.2-inch color display and worldwide basemap with relief.

The eTrex 30 is the high-end option in Garmin's new eTrex series. See also the eTrex 10 and eTrex 20.

Compatible with TOPO U.S. 24K maps (above), BlueChart cards, and City Navigator maps.

With internal memory and a microSD card slot, the eTrex 30 ready for a wide array of detailed maps. Add TOPO U.S. 24K maps to hit the trail, BlueChart g2 preloaded cards for a day on the water, or City Navigator maps for turn-by-turn routing on roads.

Get Your Bearings

The eTrex 30 has a built-in 3-axis electronic compass, which shows your heading even when you're standing still, without holding it level. Its barometric altimeter tracks changes in pressure to pinpoint your precise altitude, and you can even use it to plot barometric pressure over time, which can help you keep an eye on changing weather conditions.

Rock Solid GPS

With its high-sensitivity, WAAS-enabled GPS receiver, eTrex 30 will locate your position quickly and precisely, maintaining its GPS location even in heavy cover and deep canyons.

With added HotFix and GLONASS support, you can count on faster positioning and a more reliable signal--whether you're in deep woods or just near tall buildings and trees, you can count on eTrex 30 to help you find your way when you need it the most.

Rugged and Ready

The eTrex 30 is a breeze to operate, indoors and out, with five buttons on either side within easy reach. With its bright orange case and included lanyard, it's tough to lose. Plus, since the eTrex 30 is waterproof to IPX7 standards, it can take an accidental splash or dunk in the water and still continue to perform.

Find It and Go

With eTrex 30, your adventure will last, with over 20 hours of battery life on two AA batteries (rechargeable NiMH or Lithium batteries work great). As a handheld, it's plenty portable, weighing in at just 5 ounces with batteries. It's also compatible with a variety of spine mounting accesories, for use in cycling or other activities.

Paperless Geocaching

eTrex 30 also supports geocaching, a high-tech version of hide-and-seek where you explore the outdoors in search of hidden "treasure" and adventure. Geocaching is a real-world, outdoor treasure hunting game using GPS-enabled devices. Participants (members) navigate to a specific set of GPS coordinates and then attempt to find the geocache (container) hidden at that location. The eTrex 30 is the perfect way to get started.

Share Wirelessly

With eTrex 30 you can share your waypoints, tracks, routes and geocaches wirelessly with other compatible Garmin GPS users. So now your friends also can enjoy your favorite hike or cache.

What's in the Box

eTrex 30, USB Cable, Lanyard, Documentation

Garmin eTrex is a recognizable name when it comes to outdoor explorations and adventures. These handheld GPS line has been selling millions of units over the past 10 years. With new refinements, including better menus and simpler operation, the new, head-of-class Garmin eTrex 30 is a hiker's dreams come true. Offering international shaded-relief (pseudo-topographic) mappings, a 2.2" color screen, built-in altimeter and compass, this handheld GPS device lets you explore the world's roads and forests with more assurance than ever. The eTrex 30 offers 2.2" 65k color sunlight readable display, a shaded relief worldwide basemap, and internal memory plus a microSD card slot. It also exclusively features a 3-axis electronic compass that shows your heading even when the unit is not held flat, as well as a barometric altimeter that provides precise elevation readings. Wireless unit-to-unit connectivity is available for sharing waypoints, tracks, routes and geocaches. Use the internal memory with the microSD card slot on the eTrex 30 to add TOPO, road and marine mapping options from Garmin. Geocaching friendly? The eTrex 30 is compatible with paperless geocaching, meaning that you can download all the hints, descriptions, and other information you need about a cache right to the GPS unit from OpenCaching or Geocaching. It's veritable features and open options demonstrate how eTrex 30 is more than a hikers dream. It is compatible with Garmin's detailed Topo 24K and inland lakes maps, and includes a hunt/fish calendar, an electronic compass, and barometric altimeter-all features that hunters will appreciate. The eTrex 30 GPS is waterproof to IPX-7 standards, meaning it can be submerged for up to 30 minutes at a depth of 3 feet. It's also compatible with Garmin's marine maps on microSD cards. Use the optional eTrex 30 bicycle mount to take your GPS on the road or mountain bike trips to help keep

Bushnell Onix200CR 2.4-Inch Portable GPS Navigator

Bushnell Onix200CR 2.4-Inch Portable GPS Navigator Review

Bushnell Onix200CR 2.4-Inch Portable GPS Navigator Feature

• Downloads, displays and georeferences satelite photography
• Screen layering
• Safe track battery conservation mode & Night mode
• Stores up to 500 Waypoints, 20 trails and 20 routes
• HOT button operation

Now you can navigate and plan your adventure using actual satellite images and aerial photography. The ONIX200CR is the only handheld GPS unit on the market that gives you this capability. Log on to our Web site, www.bushnellgps.com download an image to your GPS unit and it's instantly calibrated (georeferenced) to the satellites for navigation. Now, the landmarks around you are pictured in your palm. And our screen-layering feature creates the most user-friendly interface on the market. Combine this with our other exclusive features - SafeTrack¿ battery-conservation mode and HOT button operation) - and you're holding an incredibly advanced piece of equipment that's also simple to use. Features Layer a satellite photo, topo map, compass and all navigational aids on a single screen with TruView Navigation 320 x 240 pixel full-color LCD screen 32MB of memory 128MB of SDRAM Downloads, displays and georeferences satellite photography SafeTrack¿ battery-conservation mode Night Mode HOT button operation Basemap of the United States and Canada 20 channel SiRF GPS receiver WAAS enabled Stores up to 500 Waypoints, 20 Trails and 20 Routes Audible alarms Waterproof (IPX7 rated) and rugged construction Customizable user profiles Runs on two AA batteries (not included) USB port (cable included) Dimensions: 108mm (h) x 44mm (w) x 18mm (d)

Uniden Public Safety Receiver (Home Patrol- 1)

Uniden Public Safety Receiver (Home Patrol- 1) Review

Uniden Public Safety Receiver (Home Patrol- 1) Feature

• Easily set service types
• Record and playback
• Quick hold allows you to tap on the channel name to lock and hold on any system, department or channel
• See agency information at a glance
• On-screen controls let you quickly access features you'll use the most

Be aware of local action with the Home Patrol- 1. Simply set your radio and turn it on to hear emergency calls, weather spotters, and public safety activities. Keep up with police, fire, and ambulance calls as well as weather alerts directly from local weather spotters to stay on top of possible danger in your area or neighborhood. Enter your zip code and HomePatrol-1 will automatically find the channels available to you. When you find the one you like, simply touch the channel button to lock and hold on that conversation. Or you can just as easily mark it as one of your favorites with the touch of a button. Use it on the road to help beat traffic due to road blocks, accidents and more. Uniden HomePatrol-1 lets you hear about road and traffic conditions all along your route. HomePatrol-1 automatically monitors local agencies (GPS required, not included) as you drive so you can stay informed on local traffic and road conditions. Stay alert to hear severe weather and prevent potential disaster by getting the scoop directly from the source. Natural disasters and severe weather can strike without warning. That's why Uniden's HomePatrol-1 has real-time information. HomePatrol-1's touch screen makes it easy to quickly jump to your saved channels and can easily find new ones when time is of the essence. Listen to storm trackers providing live reports long before alerts go out. When you aren't listening to other comms, your HomePatrol-1 can standby for alerts issued by the National Weather Service's All-Hazards alert system. Your HomePatrol-1 records all active alerts so you'll never miss being informed. HomePatrol-1 is portable and battery operated so it's there when the lights go out. Hear the latest in recovery efforts. Keep up-to-date on local emergency and municipal crews as they work to restore power.

Garmin eTrex Waterproof Hiking GPS

Garmin eTrex Waterproof Hiking GPS Review

Garmin eTrex Waterproof Hiking GPS Feature

• Global positioning system (GPS) receiver continuously tracks and uses up to 12 satellites
• Calculates current and average speed, time of sunrise and sunset, trip distance, and more
• Automatic track log--10 saved tracks let you retrace your path in both directions
• Tough waterproof case; runs for 18 hours on 2 AA batteries
• Compatible with optional Garmin MapSource software for downloading trip and waypoint data (not map compatible)

A few years ago, when personal GPSs first became available, every geek from here to Poughkeepsie was enthralled about the possibility of always knowing exactly where on the planet he or she was. While the Garmin eTrex isn't the most feature-rich GPS out there, it will definitely come in handy if you don't want your next camping trip to end up like a scene from The Blair Witch Project.

The eTrex allows you to pack more detail into your adventure with added color, expandable memory, and automatic routing capabilities.

The eTrex is sort of a dumbed-down, rugged version of the company's more advanced eMap. Designed specifically for hiking, biking, and camping, the eTrex is one of the easiest-to-use GPS units available. It offers the ability to track up to 12 satellites so you never lose contact with one. The eTrex won't work inside--however, we don't anticipate that you'll get lost inside a building very often.

Among the eTrex's notable features is its ability to calculate your current and average speed. We used the eTrex to determine the distance from work to home, and to calculate how fast we were walking. This helped us gauge the average time it should take to get to work. This feature should really come in handy on extended hiking, camping, or cycling trips where planning your average speed and tracking the distance traveled is critical.

Sticking with its theme of simplicity, the eTrex has only five buttons, making it easy to use with just one hand (It's specifically designed for the left hand.) Weighing only 5.3 ounces with the batteries installed, the eTrex is also ultralight, making it an easy addition to a daypack. The eTrex is also waterproof, so a little water shouldn't damage the unit.

Turn-by-turn directions make long trips a snap.

Check your speed, ETA, and distance.

Great for calculating distance and directions for camping trips.

Get predictions for when it's best to hunt and fish.

The eTrex can hold up to 500 user-created waypoints. And using Garmin's TracBack feature, it's easy to plot a course with up to 10 waypoints and follow it in both directions. --Julian Strate

Pros:

• Easy to use
• Light
• Waterproof

Cons:

• Batteries only last about 20 hours

The eTrex is sort of a dumbed-down, rugged version of the company's more advanced eMap. Designed specifically for hiking, biking, and camping, the eTrex is one of the easiest-to-use GPS units available. It offers the ability to track up to 12 satellites so you never lose contact with one. The eTrex won't work inside however, we don't anticipate that you'll get lost inside a building very often.