GARMIN GPSMAP 62st

Product Descriptions

REI Description: The Garmin GPSMAP 62st GPS brings you the same compass, altimeter and wireless connectivity as the GPSMAP 62s, plus a preloaded 100k topo map of the continental U.S. Detailed, 100k topographic map includes national, state and local parks and forests along with terrain contours, elevation, trails, rivers, lakes and points of interest. 3-axis, tilt-compensated electronic compass shows your heading even when you're standing still and holding the unit upright or at an angle. Altimeter tracks changes in barometric pressure to pinpoint your altitude; it also plots pressure over time to help you keep an eye on changing weather conditions. Share your waypoints, tracks, routes and geocaches wirelessly with other compatible Garmin devices so your friends can easily enjoy your favorite hike or cache. Built-in worldwide basemap with shaded relief helps you navigate with ease; photo navigation lets you download Garmin Connect(TM) photos and navigate to their locations. Quad helix antenna and high-sensitivity, WAAS-enabled receiver with Hotfix(R) satellite prediction locate your position quickly and maintain reception under heavy cover. 1.7 gigabytes of onboard memory make it easy to add maps; choose from Garmin's wide array of detailed topographic, marine and road maps (sold separately). Garmin GPSMAP 62st supports BirdsEye(TM) satellite imagery (subscription required) that lets you download satellite images and integrate them with your maps. Compatible with free Custom Maps maps software that transforms paper and electronic into downloadable map files. Easily connect GPSMAP 62st to your computer and the Internet to get a detailed analysis of your activities and add tracks using Garmin Connect. Garmin Connect lets you map your movements on Google Earth, explore routes uploaded by other Garmin users and share your experiences on social networking sites. Supports OpenCaching.

Eastern Mountain Sports Description: The newly designed GPSMAP 62st handheld navigator features a 3-axis tilt-compensated compass, a barometric altimeter, preloaded 100K topo maps and supports Custom Maps, BirdsEye Satellite imagery (subscription required) and photo navigation. GPSMAP 62st comes with built-in U.S. 100k topographic data for the continental U.S. and a worldwide base map with shaded relief. Map detail includes national, state, and local parks and forests, along with terrain contours, elevation information, trails, rivers, and lakes. Three-axis tilt-compensated electronic compass shows your heading without holding it level, even when you?re standing still. Barometric altimeter tracks changes in pressure to pinpoint your precise altitude or help you keep an eye on changing weather conditions. Wirelessly share your waypoints, tracks, routes and geocaches wirelessly with other compatible Garmin device users. Quad helix antenna and high-sensitivity, WAAS-enabled GPS receiver and HotFix? satellite prediction. Maps can be added to the onboard memory or plugged in on preloaded data cards. Compatible with Bluechart g2, City Navigator NT and BirdsEye Satellite imagery. Get a detailed analysis of your activities and send tracks to your outdoor device using Garmin Connect. View your routes on Google Earth and share them on Facebook and Twitter. Enjoy paperless geocaching by downlading gpx files that include location, terrain, difficulty, hints and descriptions. Slim and lightweight, 62st is the perfect companion for all your outdoor pursuits.

SummitHut Description: The new pinnacle of handheld GPS technology has arrived in the form of the Garmin GPSMAP 62st. This newly designed handheld navigator features a 3-axis tilt-compensated compass, a barometric altimeter, preloaded 100K topo maps and supports Custom Maps, BirdsEye Satellite imagery (subscription required) and photo navigation. Rugged and waterproof, GPSMAP 62st employs a quad helix antenna for unparalleled reception, has a high-speed USB connection, a sleek new design and connects wirelessly to compatible Garmin handhelds. GPSMAP 62st comes with built-in U.S. 100k topographic data for the continental U.S. and a worldwide basemap with shaded relief all the tools for serious climbing or hiking. Map detail includes national, state and local parks and forests, along with terrain contours, elevation information, trails, rivers, lakes and points of interest. GPSMAP 62st has a built-in 3-axis tilt-compensated electronic compass, which shows your heading even when youre 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. With GPSMAP 62st you can share your waypoints, tracks, routes and geocaches wirelessly with other compatible Garmin device users. So now your friends can also enjoy your favorite hike or cache simply press send to transfer your information to similar units, and let the games begin. With its quad helix antenna and high-sensitivity, WAAS-enabled GPS receiver and HotFix satellite prediction, GPSMAP 62st locates your position quickly and precisely and maintains its GPS location even in heavy cover and deep canyons. The advantage is clear whether youre in deep woods or just near tall buildings and trees, you can count on GPSMAP 62st to help you find your way when you need it the most. Adding more maps is easy with Garmin's wide array of detailed topographic, marine and road maps. With its onboard memory, GPSMAP 62st lets you conveniently download 24K maps and hit the trail, plug in BlueChart g2 preloaded cards for a great day on the water or City Navigator NT map data for turn-by-turn routing on roads (see maps tab for compatible maps). GPSMAP 62st also supports BirdsEye Satellite Imagery (subscription required), that lets you download satellite images to your device and integrate them with your maps. In addition, the 62st is compatible with Custom Maps, free software that transforms paper and electronic maps into downloadable maps for your device. You've been busy exploring and now you want to store and analyze your activities. With a simple connection to your computer and to the Internet, you can get a detailed analysis of your activities and send tracks to your outdoor device using Garmin Connect. This one-stop site offers an activity table and allows you to view your activities on a map using Google Earth. Explore other routes uploaded by millions of Garmin Connect users and share your experiences on Twitter and Facebook. Getting started is easy, so get out there, explore, and share. GPSMAP 62st supports geocaching GPX files for downloading geocaches and details straight to your unit. By going paperless, you're not only helping the environment but also improving efficiency. GPSMAP 62st stores and displays key information, including location, terrain, difficulty, hints and descriptions, which means no more manually entering coordinates and paper print outs! Simply upload the GPX file to your unit and start hunting for caches. Slim and lightweight, 62st is the perfect companion for all your outdoor pursuits.