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Magellan SporTrak Color Water Resistant Hiking GPS

admin — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 08:44:01 +0000

Large 240 x 160 pixel, high contrast, backlit, full-color display
Uses WAAS (Wide Area Augmentation System) and the European Geostationary Navigation Overlay System (EGNOS) to provide accuracy to within 3 meters
Built-in barometer and 3-axis compass
Features include Save Track-to-Route, sun/moon positions, fish and game calculator, and satellite status
Compact, lightweight, rugged, waterproof design

Product Description
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Magellan SporTrak Color GPSAmazon.com Product Description
Amazon.com Product Description Magellan’s SporTrak Color GPS gives you all the great advantages of GPS navigation in one rugged, compact, lightweight, and full-color device. The high-contrast, full-color 240 x 160-pixel display lets you easily see your location and route, helping you differentiate between roads, interstates, and other designated points of interest, all at a glance. The unit shows your position to within three meters, even in difficult environments such as cities or mountains.

Navigate with ease using the SporTrak Color’s intuitive controls.

Built to be both intuitive and easy-to-use, the SporTrak Color lets you rest assured knowing that all its major functions are described in step-by-step instructions built right into the unit. Start navigating right away with its 10 MB built-in mapping database of North America, which includes highways, major roads, parks, waterways, airports, cities, and marine navigation aids such as buoys, beacons, lights, and other items. You can expand your mapping capabilities by uploading detailed maps from optional Magellan MapSend software (up to an additional 22 MB for North America).

Store up to 20 routes, 500 waypoints and 2,000 track-points to easily find your way back again. The Save Track-to-Route feature lets you convert complicated track files into easy-to-follow routes. Save hundreds of routes by transferring them to a PC using the optional MapSend software.

Nine customizable graphic navigation screens include a map, compass, and speedometer with text readouts of heading, bearing, speed, direction, and ETA, among others. Choose from 12 built-in coordinate systems and 76 datums, including Latitude/Longitude, Universal Transverse Mercator, and Military Grid Reference System.

Built with rubber-armored, impact-resistant plastic, the unit nevertheless weighs in at a mere 6.8 ounces, keeping it compact and light enough to slip into your pocket and accompany you wherever your road leads. Further, the water-resistant SporTrak Color is sealed to IEC-529 IPX7 specifications–and it even floats.

The SporTrak Color uses WAAS (Wide Area Augmentation System) and the European Geostationary Navigation Overlay System (EGNOS) to provide the maximum GPS accuracy and reliability available. A built-in barometer helps you forecast the weather, while an innovative three-axis compass offers superior navigational accuracy no matter how you hold it.

Other features include the ability to show when the sun will rise and set and the phase of the moon for any date and location in the world. Want to know when the fish are likely to be biting in your corner of the world? The SporTrak Color tells you that, too. It can also monitor the GPS satellites in view and get information about their status.

If you speak English, French, German, Swedish, Finnish, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Norwegian, or Dutch, you’re in luck–so does the Magellan SporTrak Color. A pair of AA batteries powers the device for up to 14 hours of continuous use.

What’s in the Box
GPS device, PC cable, user’s manual (English and French), user’s manual on CD-ROM (in nine languages), two AA batteries, and a wrist strap.

Magellan SporTrak Color Water Resistant Hiking GPS

Garmin eTrex Waterproof Hiking GPS

admin — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 08:50:54 +0000

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)

Product Description
All the power of a 12 parallel channel GPS receiver in a palm-sized package / Waterproof / Stores up to 500 waypoints All five buttons are placed on the sides, for simple, one-handed operation that doesn’t obstruct your view of the display Bright yellow case makes it easy to locate in the boat or backpack And the eTrex is waterproof, so a splash or dunk is not a watery grave for the eTrex The high-performance, GPS receiver runs 18 hours on two AA batteries Even under canopy forest conditons, the eTrex maintains a tight satellite lock Stores up to 500 waypoints with graphic icons Exclusive TracBack feature provides a reverse course homeAmazon.com Review
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

Amazon.com Review
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.

Main menu

Map page

Pointer page

Mark pointer page

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

Amazon.com Product Description
The Garmin eTrex GPS is a remarkable GPS in a small, compact package. The eTrext takes the best features of a 12-paralle channel GPS receiver and puts them into a six-ounce, handheld device that is only four inches high and a mere two inches wide. The result is a powerful machine in the palm of your hand.

Map page.
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Mark waypoint. View larger.

The Garmin eTrex is a simple, compact GPS device. View larger.

Besides its small size, boaters and outdoorsmen will 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. Thanks to the its bright yellow case, the eTrex is easy to spot and hard to misplace in a boat, backpack, or trunk. Garmin also designed this tiny GPS to be completely waterproof so it can handle an accidental splash or dunk and continue to perform.

Locked away behind the waterproof protection, you will find the proven performance of a 12 parallel channel GPS receiver that will run for up to 22 hours on just two AA batteries. The antenna is also 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 — up to 500 individual waypoints. This allows you to navigate back to this 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, because 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 enjoy yourself outdoors, on the water, or wherever your travels may take you.

What’s in the Box
eTrex GPS receiver, wrist strap, user’s guide, and quick reference guide.

Garmin eTrex Waterproof Hiking GPS

Lowrance iFinder Expedition C Waterproof Hiking GPS

admin — Tue, 09 Nov 2010 08:43:51 +0000

Offers an electronic compass, barometric altimeter with weather predictions, built-in microphone
Scout Mode option lets you mark area perimeters and create borders; built-in continental United States
Offers an easy-to-read bright, 2.83-inch diagonal color TFT display with 320 x 240 resolution
Dimensions: 5.6 x 2.5 x 1.2 inches (W x H x D); weighs 8.7 ounces
16-channel handheld mapping GPS helps you find your way to your destination in dazzling color

Product Description
Full-Featured Color Handheld

Find your way in lavish color with this feature-packed 16-channel handheld mapping GPS! The new iFINDER Expedition™ C with color display offers everything you could want, including unique “Scout Mode”, electronic compass, barometric altimeter, built-in microphone, MP3 player capabilities, and more!

Unique Features

Unique “Scout Mode” to mark area perimeters and create borders
Built-in electronic compass and barometric altimeter with weather predictions
Plays MP3 audio files from an MMC/SD card (MMC/SD card included only with Plus model; headphones and HPA-1 head phones adapter not included)
Built-in microphone for recording voice notes to waypoints
Watertight with sure-grip rubber welt seal
Classic black & silver case

Display

High-brightness 2.83″ diagonal (7.19 cm) color TFT display
320V x 240H pixel resolution
White LED backlit screen
Excellent direct sunlight and low-light/night viewing

GPS/Mapping

Precision 16-channel GPS+WAAS receiver
Antenna port for connecting optional external GPS+WAAS antenna
Dual processors for high speed screen updates
Dual Easy/Advanced operation modes
Built-in continental U.S. and Hawaii background map featuring interstate exit services
One MMC/SD digital media memory card slot for higher-detailed mapping, GPS trip details recording/playing, and MP3 music playing capabilities
Optional Mapping Accessories Pack that includes MapCreate™ USA Topo mapping software, one digital MMC/SD memory card, and an MMC/SD card reader/writer with USB connector
Compatible with optional plug-&-play Lowrance FreedomMaps™, Fishing Hot Spots® Elite, LakeMaster® ProMaps, NauticPath™, andAmazon.com Product Description
Find your way to your destination in lavish color with the iFinder Expedition C 16-channel handheld mapping GPS. This compact and portable GPS system offers everything you could want or need when either planning or taking a trip, including the unique “Scout Mode” option to mark area perimeters and create borders, an electronic compass, barometric altimeter with weather predictions, built-in microphone, MP3 player capabilities through the MMC/SD digital media memory card slot, and more. There’s even a built-in microphone for recording voice notes to waypoints. Watertight with a sure-grip rubber welt seal, the Expedition C comes with a classic black and silver case.
Reliable, accurate, and user-friendly, the Expedition C features a bright, 2.83-inch diagonal color TFT display with 320V x 240H pixel resolution and a white LED backlit screen for excellent direct sunlight and low-light or night viewing. But it’s the built-in continental United States and Hawaii background map (with interstate exit services) that makes this model the ideal travel companion. And because the Expedition C is compatible with optional plug and play Lowrance FreedomMaps, Fishing Hot Spots Elite, LakeMaster ProMaps, NauticPath, and Navionics electronic charts, it can easily accommodate any additional navigation tools you need.
Full of helpful and time-saving features, like dual processors for high speed screen updates and dual Easy and Advanced operation modes, the Expedition C makes trip planning a breeze. In addition, this system gives you access to 1,000 waypoints, 1,000 event markers, and 100 routes, as well as up to 100 savable and retraceable plot trails, with up to 10,000 points in any trail. You can also take advantage of the 40 map zoom ranges (from 0.02 to 4,000 miles) and 63 graphic icons for noting special spots or points.
For added convenience, the Expedition C includes an antenna port for connecting an optional external GPS and WAAS antenna, as well as a 12 volt plug power adapter for in-vehicle or ATV use. It also operates up to 14 hours or longer on two “AA” batteries (not included) and comes with a full, one-year warranty.

Lowrance iFinder Expedition C Waterproof Hiking GPS

Garmin Dakota 10 Waterproof Hiking GPS

admin — Mon, 08 Nov 2010 08:45:35 +0000

Sunlight-readable, 2.6-inch color touchscreen display
High-sensitivity GPS with HotFix satellite prediction
Built to withstand the elements: bumps, dust, dirt and water
Preloaded with a worldwide basemap plus has 850 MB of free internal memory for map transfers
One-year limited warranty

Amazon.com Product Description
Outdoor navigation meets touchscreen simplicity in Dakota 10. This rugged, palm-sized navigator boasts touchscreen navigation, high-sensitivity GPS with HotFix satellite prediction, and a worldwide basemap in one affordable, power-packed punch.

Touchscreen navigation, high-sensitivity GPS with HotFix satellite prediction, and a worldwide basemap. Click to enlarge.

(Click on image below to change view.)

2.6-inch touchscreen with easy-to-use interface.

Touchscreen navigation for the great outdoors.

Touch and Go
Dakota 10 makes outdoor navigation effortless with a tough, sunlight-readable, 2.6 inch color touchscreen display. The interface is easy to use, so you’ll spend more time enjoying the outdoors and less time searching for information. Both durable and waterproof, Dakota 10 is built to withstand the elements: bumps, dust, dirt and water are no match for this rugged navigator.

Find Fun
Get into paperless geocaching with Dakota 10 by quickly downloading up to 2,000 caches, with information such as location, terrain, difficulty, hints and description–no more paper print outs and manually entered coordinates.

Explore the Terrain
Dakota 10 comes with built-in worldwide basemap, so you can navigate anywhere with ease. Adding more maps is easy with Garmin’s wide array of detailed topographic, marine and road maps, which can be loaded to internal memory.

What’s in the Box
Dakota 10, Lanyard, USB cable, Owner’s manual on disk, Quick start manual

Garmin Dakota 10 Waterproof Hiking GPS

Magellan Triton 500 Waterproof Hiking GPS

admin — Sun, 07 Nov 2010 08:44:58 +0000

Accurate Bearings: A simple-to-use, 3-axis electronic compass delivers stationary heading and bearing at any altitude
Weather Predictions: An embedded barometer allows customers to track pressure and altitude changes
Memory Boost: Storing data, including additional maps, terrain, and geocache data is easy with the Triton 500¿s SD card slot
Detailed Maps: Pre-loaded base maps and compatible third-party maps identify major rivers, lakes, cities, and other geographical boundaries
Crystal Clear Graphics: 2.2″ (5.59 cm) full-color display delivers vivid imagery in the field.

Product Description
The Triton 500 is so easy to use that its user manual may never make it out of the box. It reinvents handheld GPS by combining exclusive compatibility with National Geographic TOPO!® maps, new Magellan VantagePoint¿ content management software, a rugged, waterproof design, and the superior feature set that outdoor enthusiasts need and expectAmazon.com Product Description
Amazon.com Product Description Magellan Triton reinvents handheld GPS. Amazingly easy to use, Triton 500 is perfect for the first-time GPS user. And the full-color display, SD-card compatibility, enhanced features, fast signal acquisition, reliable signal lock and precision positioning make Triton 500 an excellent choice for the advanced navigator.

The next-generation handheld GPS for precision outdoor navigation. Click to enlarge.

Simple menus, instant access buttons, intuitive scroll pad and crystal clear graphics let you navigate with ease. Click to enlarge.

See your direction of travel, distance and position of destination, heading, bearing, speed and more on the beautiful graphic compass screen. Click to enlarge.

Ready to guide you on any adventure. Click to enlarge.

The smartly designed interface with simple menus and intuitive button and scroll pad control make navigation fun and effortless. The full-color crystal clear display shows all your maps and navigation information in brilliant, easy-to-view graphics. Instantly see all your maps, locations and saved tracks and waypoints with just a click or two. Unlike other complicated devices that require you to scroll through page after page, Triton 500 gets you to the information you want with a few keystrokes.

SD-card compatibility maximizes your navigation capability. Add an unlimited amount of marine cartography and topographic maps navigate all your outdoor, boating. Plus, Triton is the first handheld GPS to offer compatibility with National Geographic TOPO! State series and Weekend Explorer 3D maps. These highly detailed nation-wide topographic maps based on USGS 1:24.000 series quads, offer seamless scalability, multi-layer overlays and much more.

Exclusive VantagePoint software enables easy management of maps, user generated content, updates and upgrades on your PC. View saved routes and tracks. Customize them for future trips or create new ones.

Triton is designed for precision navigation, offering the fastest GPS positioning acquisition in the industry with the SiRFstarIII chipset. An integrated high-sensitivity antenna provides reliable signal reception even in heavy cloud cover, canyons or deep woods. Built-in signal augmentation reception (WAAS/EGNOS) provides 3-meter accuracy.

Rugged and waterproof, your Triton 500 is built to withstand intense use, accidental impact and immersion in one meter of water for up to 30 minutes (IPX-7). It’s ready to guide you on any adventure.

The advanced features are also easy to use. View the elevation profile for the trail ahead (or any route) or even the track you just traveled. See the precise time of sunrise/sunset any day of the year. Get a calculation of the best hunting and fishing time. And much more.

Triton is built on the experience of hundreds of thousands of GPS users and nearly 20 years of precision positioning technology from Magellan: the first name in navigation.

Magellan Triton 500 Features

Amazing ease-of-use
Reinventing handheld GPS, simple menus, instant access buttons, intuitive scroll pad and crystal clear graphics let you navigate without the need for a Ph.D.

3-axis electronic compass
Clearly see your direction no matter how you hold your GPS, even when standing still

See your direction of travel, distance and position of destination, heading, bearing, speed and more on the beautiful graphic compass screen.

Barometer
Sensitive barometric pressure readings offer advance notice of changing weather and assists in providing accurate elevation

Full-color 2.2″ display
The large display shows maps, simple menus, navigation screens and other data in brilliant color.

SD-card compatibility
An invaluable feature enables you to use an unlimited amount of map data for topographic and marine navigation.

Add detailed maps
Upload optional marine cartography, topographic maps, and more, including the highly-detailed and feature-packed National Geographic TOPO! State series and Weekend Explorer 3D maps to your own SD cards.

Built-in maps
Basemap of the 48 contiguous United States, Alaska, and Canada (major highways, city centers, bodies of water and more) plus worldwide geographic boundaries.

Access exclusive VantagePoint software
Lets you easily manage user generated content, updates and upgrades on your PC. View saved routes and tracks. Customize them for future trips or create new ones.

3-meter accuracy
SiRFstarIII chipset and integrated multidirectional antennae offer superior GPS accuracy using the Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS).

What’s in the Box
Triton 500 GPS receiver, Quick reference guide, manual on CD-ROM

Magellan Triton 500 Waterproof Hiking GPS

Bushnell Onix400 Waterproof Hiking GPS

admin — Sat, 06 Nov 2010 10:10:53 +0000

TruView Navigation with Satellite Photography
Screen layering
Safe track battery conservation mode & Night mode
Custom User Profiles
XM Satellite Weather and Entertainment

Product Description
Introducing the world¿s first handheld GPS to combine navigational aids, satellite photography and XM weather on a single screen. It shows you the perfect pinchpoint for this wind. And how you should dress for the day. NEXRAD weather data downlinked via XM Weather, layered over a georeferenced satellite map of your location keeps you prepared. It¿s all housed in a rubberized defensive armor built to XPX7 waterproof standards, with a high gain SIRF GPS receiver. In your palm. Features: Layer a satellite photo, topo map, compass, navigational aids and XM services on a single screen with TruView Navigation Extra-large 3.5¿ full color LCD Downloads and displays georeferenced satellite photography Displays XM weather data on the GPS map* XM Satellite radio entertainment including XM sports* SafeTrack battery conservation mode SiRF® GPS receiver Digital compass Embedded 128 micro SD card Rugged rubber armor Waterproof (IPX7 rated) *With XM Satellite subscription

Bushnell Onix400 Waterproof Hiking GPS

DeLorme Earthmate PN-40 Waterproof Hiking GPS

admin — Fri, 05 Nov 2010 08:54:39 +0000

32-channel STMicroelectronics Cartesio chipset; dual-core processor for blazing-fast performance
500 MB of available onboard Flash memory; support for high-capacity SD cards (SDHC) up to 32 GB
3-axis electronic compass; Barometric altimeter
More detailed onboard base map data for the U.S.
Fast USB 2.0 data transfers to in-device SD card(no external card reader required)

Amazon.com
The Earthmate PN-40 is a high-sensitivity, high-performance, bright-color-screen handheld GPS that offers an unrivaled selection of display options including up-to-date DeLorme Topo USA topographic maps, color aerial imagery, USGS 7.5-min. topographic quad maps, and NOAA nautical charts.

The Earthmate PN-40 is a high-sensitivity, high-performance, bright-color-screen handheld GPS that offers an unrivaled selection of display options. Click to enlarge.

With its 32-channel STMicroelectronics Cartesio chipset and DeLorme ConstantLock technology, the PN-40 acquires satellite signals quickly and retains them in the most challenging GPS environments. Map and imagery displays are lightning-quick thanks to a powerful dual-core processor.

A three-axis electronic compass can be used with the PN-40 held in any position, while a barometric altimeter provides reliable altitude readings. The on-board base map includes major highways and thoroughfares worldwide plus secondary and connector roads in the U.S. Detailed U.S. street and topo maps can be selected from the included Topo USA software.

The PN-40 holds up to 1,000 user-defined waypoints, 50 routes, and 10 tracks. All can be easily received from or sent to the included Topo USA software. The device displays both road and trail routes automatically generated using Topo USA. Road routes and direct (point-to-point) routes also can be generated on the PN-40.

Available onboard Flash memory totals 500 MB and the PN-40 also supports high-capacity SD cards (SDHC) up to 32 GB. The 65K-color daylight-readable TFT screen provides clarity in any light conditions including direct sunlight. The PN-40 is WAAS-enabled, waterproof to IPX-7 standards, comes in a rugged, impact-resistant rubberized case, and weighs just over five oz.

A Complete Out-of-the-box Solution:
Unlike other GPS receivers that require additional map data purchases, the PN-40 comes with up-to-date DeLorme Topo USA mapping software in the package. This is the full version of Topo USA, with all its desktop and GPS capabilities included. Also in the package: East, Central, and West regional DVDs with detailed U.S. street and topo maps by state or region; a 1-GB SD card–ideal for large map and imagery transfers; a detailed user manual (disc not booklet), a Quick Start Guide, and two AA batteries. A $40 certificate is included for downloading sample supplementary datasets and then a new $29.95 Map Library annual subscription plan is offered for unlimited data downloads.

Serious Performance

New–Blazing-fast, high-sensitivity 32-channel STMicroelectronics Cartesio chipset
New–Dual-core processor for instantaneous map and satellite imagery redraws, even with large aerial imagery files and multiple maps layers
360¡ raster rotation sets the PN-40 apart from other common GPS handhelds. With 360¡ rotation road, building, and other images really are on your left or right as you look at the map and walk, bike or drive
New–3-axis electronic compass with included accelorometer performs when held in any positionÑwhile in motion or standing still
New–Sensitive barometric altimeter for reliably accurate altitude readings
WAAS-enabled for accuracy within 3 meters
New–Now supports SDHC high-capacity SD cards (up to 32 GB) for fast and direct map transfer from the included maps discs

Serious Maps

Included. Comes with three discs containing detailed hybrid topographic and street maps of the entire USA. You do not need anything else to hike, geocache, or navigate the backcountry. It’s all in the box.
Also Included: Sample Certificate. A $40 certificate is included for downloading sample supplementary datasets. Take a “test drive” with any of the supplementary datasets DeLorme offers: high-resolution aerial imagery, USGS 7.5-Minute Quad Map, NOAA Nautical Charts, and more..
And for Only $29.95! Then, once you’re convinced, subscribe to the NEW DeLorme Map Library for only $29.95 per year. Get all the USGS Quads, NOAA nautical charts and high-resolution color aerial imagery to layer WITH your topo and street maps for only $29.95! No hidden charges.

Serious Tough

The PN-40 is waterproof to the IEC 529 IPX7 standard
Designed to function in high-humidity environments, including consistent humidity levels over 90%, and in the rain
The PN-40 has been rigorously tested to function in high-vibration conditions such as off-road driving
Operating temperature range for the PN-40 is -20 degrees C to +75 degrees C. The PN-40 should function in extreme cold as well as rapidly-changing temperature environments

What’s in the Box

The Rugged Earthmate GPS PN-40 handheld GPS receiver with pre-loaded worldwide highway and major road base map
DeLorme PN-40 Edition Topo USA 8 software with complete hybrid U.S. topographic and street-level detail
Certificate for $40 worth of sample supplementary data downloads
USB data-transfer cable for PC-GPS data exchanges
A convenient neck lanyard
2 AA Energizer alkaline batteries
Getting Started Guide
Comprehensive owners’ manual
Serious Tool Sticker

Serious Value

No one else offers COMPLETE U.S. hybrid, routable Topographic and Street maps WITH your initial purchase
In addition, for the extremely low price of $29.95 annually, subscribe to the DeLorme Map Library of downloads for all the USGS 7.5-minute Quads, NOAA nautical charts, and Hi-Resolution Aerial Imagery you want. All downloads are accessed through the convenient NetLink tab of your DeLorme software

Serious Quality, Service & Support

And as if the PN-40, Included Topo and Detailed Street Map and the huge values of the MapLibrary Subscription were not enough, you get serious DeLorme quality:

Renowned DeLorme-Quality Maps
Quality Geospatial Engineering
Quality Hardware Engineering
Quality U.S.-Based Customer Service
Quality U.S.-Based Technical Support and Open Online GPS User Forms

What Else Should I Know?

High-Performance Technology
Features STMicroelectronics Cartesio chipset and updated DeLorme firmware for amazing signal acquisition and retention, map scrolling and redraw–even with multiple layers of imagery, topo and street maps.

Complete Detailed U.S. Street and Topographic Maps Included with ALL PN-40 Purchases

Click for U.S. Street & Topographic Map samples.

Click for World Base Reference Map samples.

Click for USGS 7.5-Minute Quad Map samples.

Click for NOAA Nautical Chart samples.

Click for Color Aerial Imagery samples.

Click for Color Satellite Imagery samples.

Click for DOQQ Aerial Imagery samples.

Multiple Views of the Same GPS Location
On-device data layering lets you select which map or imagery type to see of your GPS location. Switch among data types to gain a comprehensive view of where you are–it’s revolutionary and provides a whole new level of geographic detail.

Bright Color Screen
Works in bright sunlight to total darkness. Sharp¨ brand screen featuring the latest transflective screen technologies to maximize visibility under a variety of lighting conditions.

Rugged and Waterproof
Conforms to IPX-7 waterproof standard with impact-resistant rubberized housing for a solid grip. Concealed battery compartment with SD card slot. Includes two AA batteries.

Easy Exchange of Maps, Tracks, and Waypoints
Exchange routes, tracks and waypoints between the GPS and Topo USA (two-way transfers).

Extensive On-Device Memory
1-GB of internal flash memory available in addition to the pre-loaded world base map. Holds up to ten tracks (10,000 points per track); 1,000 user-defined waypoints; and 50 routes. SD slot also available.

Don’t Forget–Complete Detailed U.S. Street and Topographic Maps Included with ALL PN-40 Purchases

Detailed U.S. Street & Topographic Maps

Cut & transfer custom map packages of the exact coverage you want
Detailed vector-based maps created from the USGS topographic data & the latest DeLorme U.S. street & trail network
U.S. land cover including bodies of water, wetlands, forests, mountains, glaciers, grasslands, rock cover & more
Contour lines with elevation numbers
Fully routable when combined with the corresponding Regional Highway map
By default, saved map packages include data zoom levels 8-17 (which translates to a scale of 4 miles through 40 ft). Saved maps display all roads, land cover, and contours

The DeLorme World Base Reference Map

Preloaded on the Earthmate GPS PN series
High-level map includes country borders, highways & major roads
Displays interstates and major highways at scales of 500 miles to 8 miles
Created by DeLorme’s staff of professional cartographers

Sample Map Library Downloads
Each purchase comes with a Certificate for $40 worth of FREE Supplementary Data Downloads

Use Your FREE Supplementary Data Certificate, or a Map Library Subscription for Any of These Map and Imagery Types:

USGS 7.5-Minute Quad Maps

Download through the Topo USA NetLink tab–Use your FREE Data Download Dollars
Transfer from Topo USA to your PN-40, as needed
The authentic scanned USGS 7.5-minute paper quad maps
Show roads, trails, buildings, large natural landmarks & other unique features

NOAA Nautical Charts

The complete set of U.S. waterway available, including the Great Lakes, Alaska, and Hawaii
Include numerous aids to navigation, water depths, water body names, hazards, and more
Great for taking along on boating trips, island explorations, and trips ashore

High-Resolution Color Aerial Imagery

Available for many U.S. States and select U.S. Cities
Detailed, color, aerial imagery
Provide a unique aerial perspective, ideal in off-the-beaten-path environments
Show roads, trails, buildings, large natural landmarks & other unique features

Sat-10 Color Satellite Imagery

10-meter colorized satellite imagery for viewing large geographic areas
Provides high-level views of vegetation, topography, and large, visible geologic formations on the Earth’s surface
Natural color satellite imagery derived from merging SPOT 10m panchromatic & Landsat 30m multi-spectral scenes

B&W DOQQ (Digital Orthoquads) Aerial Imagery

Detailed, black & white, aerial imagery
Provide a unique aerial perspective, ideal in off-the-beaten-path environments
View logging & 4WD roads, bodies of water, and other natural features from above

DeLorme Earthmate PN-40 Waterproof Hiking GPS

Garmin Foretrex 301 Waterproof Hiking GPS

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Features high-sensitivity GPS receiver with HotFix for improved performance and reception in heavy tree cover or deep canyons
Keeps track of routes, tracks and waypoints
TracBack feature retraces user’s path on the easy-to-read LCD display
Features trip computer, sunrise/sunset times and hunting/fishing information
Supports dual position readout so user can view current location in multiple formats, including latitude/longitude

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Garmin Foretrex 301 Waterproof Hiking GPS

Garmin Rino 120 Handheld GPS Navigator and 2-Way Radio (2-Pack)

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Garmin Rino 120 Handheld GPS Navigator and 2-Way Radio (2-Pack)

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List Price: $815.59
Sale Price: $627.99
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Product Description

The Rino 120 is state-of-the-art GPS navigation and two-way communications combined, with enough memory to download detailed mapping for driving, hiking, hunting, fishing - or just about anything else you can dream up.It's waterproof and can "beam" your exact location to another Rino user within a two-mile range (on the FRS spectrum) using "Position Reporting". The radio functionality of the Rino 120 provides two-way communications for up to two miles (using FRS channels), and you can talk to friends or family who own conventional FRS radios. There's also a voice scrambler and a vibration mode for silent calls.PRODUCT FEATURES:Channels: 22 (1-14 FRS, 15-22 GMRS);Squelch codes: 38;Range: Up to 2 miles on FRS channels; 5 miles on GMRS;Modes: Channel scan with programmable scan list; channel monitor;Call tones: 10 call and ring tones, 4 roger tones;VOX: External Voice Activation with sensitivity selection;Other features: Alarm, calculator, calendar, clock, lap timer, stopwatch, and games.

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Peer-to-peer positioning, voice scrambler, vibration mode
22 two-way radio channels: 1-14 FRS, 15-22 GMRS
38 squelch codes and external voice activation
Uses data from WAAS for position accuracy to less than 10
Stores 500 waypoints with graphic icons, 20 reversible routes; includes serial PC interface

Suunto X10 Wrist-Top GPS Computer Watch with Altimeter, Barometer, Compass, and GPS

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Suunto X10 Wrist-Top GPS Computer Watch with Altimeter, Barometer, Compass, and GPS

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List Price: $699.00
Sale Price: $378.99
Availability: Usually ships in 2 to 4 weeks
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Product Description

Professionals such as mountain guides, explorers, outdoor professionals, members of the military, and law enforcement officers make critical decisions based on the X10's information. Avid trekkers, adventure racers, bikers, hunters, and fishermen will find a lot to love in the X10's GPS, altimeter, barometer, and compass capabilities. Standard features include: Faster GPS performance than any other Suunto Watch; Top notch GPS tracking in difficult conditions, such as when you're in a storm or thick jungle; Long battery life and universal USB chargeability; Plan routes on your PC and upload them to your watch; Calculate speed, distance, direction, and time to your next waypoint; Includes altimeter, barometer, and compass; 100 meters (330 feet) water resistant; Complete watch functions: calendar, alarm, dual time, and stop watch. Comes with additional strap and Suunto Trek Manager CD to review your journey and visualize its altitude profiles and upload it to Google Earthâ¢ where you can plot and show your progress and share it with family and fellow outdoor enthusiasts.

Details

Wrist-top computer watch with altimeter, barometer, compass, and GPS navigator
Offer improved, faster GPS fixes for navigating to a spot or hiking a specific path
Altimeter displays current elevation and vertical ascent and descent rate
Barometer helps you predict changing conditions; built-in digital compass
Water-resistant to 330 feet; 3 daily alarms; 2-year warranty