The Camping Addict

posted by Paul Briggs on Aug 31

The Garmin eTrex Legend H is here, to guide you through rocky mountains and bony ridges so that you never get LOST! This model features basemaps of America and comes loaded with marine navigation aids. 24 MB of internal memory, 2.4 inch LCD display, high sensitivity receiver, WAAS enabled positioning system are just few of its features. It is light-weight and conveinent to carry. Price? well,  your your handheld escort is worth $135.95 only.

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posted by Brian on Mar 11

The Garmin 72H Waterproof Handheld GPS with High-Sensitivityis a marine-friendly handheld device which is water proof and should help you in your navigation needs in the outdoors. The GPS 72H features high-sensitivity GPS and a USB connection along with its large screen, simple operation and rock-solid performance. A perfect companion for campers and outdoor lovers to make sure they don’t go off wandering in unknown parts of the wild.

Price: $129.00

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posted by Brian on Jan 9

Garmin International Inc. unveils its first 7” stand-alone touch screen chart plotter with radar compatibility in the GPSMAP 700 Series. This GPS device comes preloaded with detailed offshore maps for all U.S. coastal areas, including Alaska and Hawaii and Explorer Charts data of the Bahamas. There are four GPSMAP touch screen models and all of them are expected to be available by April, 2010. The models are listed below with indicated prices:

• GPSMAP 720 ($1,399.99)
• GPSMAP 720s ($1,599.99)
• GPSMAP 740 ($1,499.99)
• GPSMAP 740s ($1,699.99)

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posted by Simon on Jun 27

Garmin Dakota

Garmin have launched their latest GPS line up with the Dakota 10 and 20, both devices are intended for outdoor usage. They even have a rugged format meant for outdoor activities like hiking and camping. Both models feature a touchscreen and 850MB of memory and can be synced with Macs and PCs for geotagging.

The Dakota 10 has USB for data transfer, but the 20 boasts wireless connectivity and a microSDHC card slot. Both come with terrain and worldwide maps plus the City Navigator NT maps. Expected to begin shipping in August. The Dakota 10 will retail for $299 while the 20 will cost $349.00.

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posted by Simon on Jun 2

Garmin GPSMAP 76Cx

The Garmin GPSMAP 76Cx features a removable microSD card for detailed mapping memory and a rugged, waterproof housing. The microSD card slot is located inside the waterproof battery compartment. Users can load map data and transfer routes through the unit’s fast USB connection.

Additionally, this unit sports a new, highly sensitive GPS receiver that gains satellites faster and lets users track their location in challenging conditions, such as deep canyons and heavy foliage. The GPSMAP 76Cx and GPSMAP 76CSx provide a large color TFT display and turn-by-turn routing capability. These units also float if dropped in the water. Each unit comes with a blank 128 MB microSD card. Retails for around $359.99.

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posted by Simon on Mar 25

Garmin etrex Venture

The Garmin etrex Venture HC handheld GPS unit has an easy to read 1.3″W x 1.7″H screen, TFT 256-color, high-resolution display. It contains 24MB of internal memory for storing detailed maps and is fully compatible with Garmin’s MapSource products so you can have the most up-to-date travel and navigational tools right at your convenience. This GPS receiver with built-in patch antenna provides reliable, high-speed performance in any terrain or conditions.

An LED backlit display makes it easy to read. Each unit includes a built-in Americas autoroute basemap and is capable of storing 500 user waypoints, a 10,000-point automatic track log with 20 saved tracks. Required two AA batteries (not included)  allowing up to 32 hours of use. Waterproof. Includes: bike mount clip, USB interface cable, MapSource Trip and Waypoint Manager CD. A great deal at $199.99

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posted by Simon on Mar 22

Garmin Rino 530HCx

The Garmin Rino 530HCx is a combo of a two-way FRS/GMRS radio and a high-sensitivity GPS navigator. This waterproof unit offers 22 channels and 5 watts of transmit power, so you can stay in contact with family and friends or rescue crews from up to 14 miles away (line of sight) over GMRS channels or up to 2 miles over FRS channels.

The high-sensitivity GPS receiver locates your position promptly and precisely and maintains its GPS location even if you are in heavy cover. The advantages are clear that you can count on the Rino 530HCx to help you find your way when you need it most. This device is a must-have for camping, hiking, mountain climbing and a variety of other outdoor activities. Retails for around $535.00

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posted by Paul Briggs on Dec 9

Who doesn’t hate the thought of getting lost in the wilderness? Besides stars of TV shows like Survivorman, that is. If you’re not Survivorman’s Les Stroud, maybe you should check out Gramin’s Oregon 400t GPS system, rated by National Geographic Adventure as the ‘Best of Adventure Must-Have Gear’.;

This little wonder has it all, preloaded topgraphic maps, 3D-map video, electronic compass, even a picture viewer and the ability to exchange tracks and waypoints wirelessly with other units. Best of all, it’s sensitive GPS reciever allows for a solid connection even when in the deep forest or anywhere else a normal device wouldn’t recieve a singal. Coupled with it’s wide array of features, the Oregon 400t has an extremely inuiative touch interface making it easy for anyone to use.

Want to take it for a test run before you slap down the $599.99 MSRP? Well, you can take it for a test run at Gramin’s Oregon 400t online demo.

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