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 Garmin Handheld GPS

From aviation to marine, automotive to fitness, wireless solutions to outdoor recreation, Garmin employees are in the air, on the water, in the woods, behind the wheel and on the run. And they're always thinking of ways to adapt and improve. At Garmin, you never know how the next great idea will be born. But you know it’s coming soon.

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 Garmin Handheld GPS

 

 Basic Handhelds
Garmin GPS 

 

eTrex 10

Only Garmin could make the eTrex better. The new eTrex 10 retains the core functionality, rugged construction, affordability and long battery life that made eTrex the most dependable GPS device available. We improved the user interface and added a worldwide basemap, paperless geocaching and added support for spine mounting accessories. You’ll recognize the name. You’ll recognize the quality. But the eTrex 10 is an entirely new device – a device that only Garmin could offer.

SPECS:

Unit dimensions, WxHxD:  2.1" x 4.0" x 1.3" (5.4 x 10.3 x 3.3 cm) 
Display size, WxH:  1.4" x 1.7" (3.6 x 4.3 cm); 2.2" diag (5.6 cm) 
Display resolution, WxH:  128 x 160 pixels 
Display type:  transflective, monochrome 
Weight:  5 oz (141.7 g) with batteries 
Battery:  2 AA batteries (not included); NiMH or Lithium recommended 
Battery life:  25 hours 
Waterproof:  yes (IPX7) 
Floats:  no 
High-sensitivity receiver:  yes 
Interface:  USB

Garmin GPS Basic Handheld 

 

etrex H

Perfect for outdoor enthusiasts on a budget, eTrex H comes with a high-sensitivity GPS receiver that locks onto satellite signals quickly and maintains accuracy — even in the toughest conditions. And just like the popular eTrex, this little yellow wonder combines an intuitive interface and a rugged exterior into a lightweight handheld that fits in the palm of your hand.

SPECS:

Unit dimensions, WxHxD:  4.4" x 2.0" x 1.2" (11.2 x 5.1 x 3.0 cm) 
Display size, WxH:  1.1" x 2.1" (2.8 x 5.4 cm) 
Display resolution, WxH:  64 x 128 pixels 
Display type:  4 level gray LCD 
Weight:  5.3 oz (150 g) with batteries 
Battery:  2 AA batteries (not included) 
Battery life:  17 hours 
Waterproof:  yes (IPX7) 
Floats:  no 
High-sensitivity receiver:  yes 
Interface:  serial   

Garmin GPS Basic handhelds 

 

Foretrex 301

Cleverly simple, the Foretrex 301 is a slim wrist-mounted GPS navigator perfect for outdoor activities that require the use of both hands. Foretrex 301 combines a high-sensitivity GPS receiver, rugged, waterproof design and USB interface into a lightweight device ideal for hikers, skiers and campers.

SPECS:

Unit dimensions, WxHxD:  2.9" x 1.7" x 0.9" (7.5 x 4.3 x 2.3 cm) 
Display size, WxH:  1.4" x 0.9" (3.6 x 2.3 cm) 
Display resolution, WxH:  100 x 64 pixels 
Display type:  Black and white LCD 
Weight:  3.1 oz (87.3 g) with batteries 
Battery:  2 AAA batteries (not included) 
Battery life:  18 hours 
Waterproof:  yes (IPX7) 
Floats:  no 
High-sensitivity receiver:  yes 
Interface:  USB   

Garmin GPS Basic Handhelds 

 

Foretrex 401

The Foretrex 401 is a slim wrist-mounted GPS navigator perfect for outdoor activities that require the use of both hands. Foretrex 401 combines a high-sensitivity waterproof GPS receiver, electronic compass and barometric altimeter into a lightweight device ideal for hikers, skiers and campers. To share data easily, you can connect Foretrex to your computer with USB or just send data wirelessly to another device.

SPECS:

Unit dimensions, WxHxD:  2.9" x 1.7" x 0.9" (7.5 x 4.3 x 2.3 cm) 
Display size, WxH:  1.4" x 0.9" (3.6 x 2.3 cm) 
Display resolution, WxH:  100 x 64 pixels 
Display type:  Black and white LCD 
Weight:  3.1 oz (87.3 g) with batteries 
Battery:  2 AAA batteries (not included) 
Battery life:  17 hours 
Waterproof:  yes (IPX7) 
Floats:  no 
High-sensitivity receiver:  yes 
Interface:  USB  

Garmin GPS Basic handhelds 

 

GPS 72H

Make a splash with the GPS 72H, a lightweight, waterproof handheld that floats. Simple yet robust, the GPS 72H features high-sensitivity GPS and a USB connection along with its large screen, simple operation and rock-solid performance.

SPECS:
Unit dimensions, WxHxD:  2.7" x 6.2" x 1.2" (6.9 x 15.7 x 3.0 cm) 
Display size, WxH:  1.6" x 2.2" (4.1 x 5.6 cm) 
Display resolution, WxH:  120 x 160 pixels 
Display type:  4 level gray LCD 
Weight:  7.7 oz (218 g) with batteries 
Battery:  2 AA batteries (not included) 
Battery life:  18 hours 
Waterproof:  yes (IPX7) 
Floats:  yes 
High-sensitivity receiver:  yes 
Interface:  serial and USB  
 

Mapping Handhelds

Garmin GPS Mapping Handhelds 

 

Montana 600

Take it hiking. Take it hunting. Take it on the water. Montana 600 features a bold 4 in. color touchscreen dual orientation display and supports multiple mapping options like BirdsEye™ Satellite Imagery, BlueChart® g2 and TOPO U.S. 24K. Montana has key features for the outdoors such as a 3-axis tilt-compensated compass and barometric altimeter. Buy the auto mount and a City Navigator NT® map and it'll give you spoken turn-by-turn driving directions. It's big. It's versatile. It's tough. It earned the name Montana.

SPECS:
Unit dimensions, WxHxD:  2.9" x 5.7" x 1.4" (7.48 x 14.42 x 3.64 cm) 
Display size, WxH:  2"W x 3.5"H (5.06 x 8.93 cm); 4" diag (10.2 cm) 
Display resolution, WxH:  272 x 480 pixels 
Display type:  bright, transflective 65k color TFT, dual-orientation touchscreen; sunlight readable 
Weight:  10.2 oz (289 g) with included lithium-ion battery pack; 11.7 oz (333 g) with 3 AA batteries (not included) 
Battery:  rechargeable lithium-ion (included) or 3 AA batteries (not included); NiMH or Lithium recommended 
Battery life:  up to 16 hours (lithium-ion); up to 22 hours (AA batteries) 
Waterproof:  yes (IPX7) 
Floats:  no 
High-sensitivity receiver:  yes 
Interface:  high-speed USB and NMEA 0183 compatible 

Garmin GPS Mapping handhelds

 

Montana 650t

Take it hiking. Take it hunting. Take it on the water. Montana 650t features a bold 4 in. color touchscreen dual orientation display and TOPO U.S. 100K maps, supports multiple mapping options like BirdsEye™ Satellite Imagery and it has a 5 megapixel camera to boot. Montana has key features for the outdoors such as a 3-axis tilt-compensated compass and barometric altimeter. Buy the auto mount and a City Navigator NT® map, and it'll give you spoken turn-by-turn driving directions. It's big. It's versatile. It's tough. It earned the name Montana - the ultimate in touchscreen toughness.

SPECS:
Unit dimensions, WxHxD:  2.9" x 5.7" x 1.4" (7.48 x 14.42 x 3.64 cm) 
Display size, WxH:  2"W x 3.5"H (5.06 x 8.93 cm); 4" diag (10.2 cm) 
Display resolution, WxH:  272 x 480 pixels 
Display type:  bright, transflective 65k color TFT, dual-orientation touchscreen; sunlight readable 
Weight:  10.2 oz (289 g) with included lithium-ion battery pack; 11.7 oz (333 g) with 3 AA batteries (not included) 
Battery:  rechargeable lithium-ion (included) or 3 AA batteries (not included); NiMH or Lithium recommended 
Battery life:  up to 16 hours (lithium-ion); up to 22 hours (AA batteries) 
Waterproof:  yes (IPX7) 
Floats:  no 
High-sensitivity receiver:  yes 
Interface:  high-speed USB and NMEA 0183 compatible

Garmin GPS Mapping Handhelds

 

Oregon 550t

The navigator with photographic memory! Oregon 550t combines rugged outdoor touchscreen navigation with a 3.2 megapixel digital camera. Add preloaded U.S. topographical maps, high-sensitivity GPS, barometric altimeter, 3-axis electronic compass and microSD™ card slot, and what do you get? A multipurpose device that will make your biggest adventures even more memorable.

SPECS:
Unit dimensions, WxHxD:  2.3" x 4.5" x 1.4" (5.8 x 11.4 x 3.5 cm) 
Display size, WxH:  1.53"W x 2.55"H (3.8 x 6.3 cm); 3" diag (7.6 cm)  Display resolution, WxH:  240 x 400 pixels 
Display type:  transflective color TFT touchscreen 
Weight:  6.8 oz (192.7 g) with batteries 
Battery:  2 AA NiMH batteries (included) 
Battery life:  16 hours 
Waterproof:  yes (IPX7) 
Floats:  no 
High-sensitivity receiver:  yes 
Interface:  high-speed USB and NMEA 0183 compatible