Garmin GPSMAP 62s Handheld Navigator
When the terrain gets tough, you can depend on the GPSMAP 62s handheld navigator to guide you through, with 3-axis tilt-compensated compass & barometric altimeter. Inspired by the powerful GPSMAP 60 series, this rugged & waterproof GPS combines high-precision accuracy with high functionality to brave the demands of any terrain you dare to tackle
- wherever the adventure, whatever the activity.
Explore The Terrain
GPSMAP 62s features a 2.6-inch sunlight-readable colour screen with built-in worldwide basemap with shaded relief, so you can navigate anywhere with ease. With photo navigation, you can download pictures from Garmin Connect TM Photos & navigate to them.
Get Your Bearings
GPSMAP 62s has a built-in 3-axis tilt-compensated electronic compass, which helps you get your orientation & points you towards your destination even when you're standing still, without holding it level. Its barometric altimeter tracks changes in pressure to pinpoint your precise altitude. View elevation & profile on the altimeter screen & you can even plot barometric pressure over time to keep an eye on changing weather conditions.
Share Wirelessly
With GPSMAP 62s you can share your waypoints, tracks, routes & geocaches wirelessly with other compatible Garmin GPS handhelds. So now your friends can also enjoy your favourite hike or cache
- simply press "send" to transfer your information to similar units, & let the games begin.
Keep Your Fix
With a quad helix antenna & high-sensitivity, WAAS/EGNOS-enabled GPS receiver with Hot Fix satellite prediction, GPSMAP 62s has unparalleled reception to locate your position quickly & precisely & maintains its GPS location even in heavy cover & deep valleys. The advantage is clear
- whether you're in deep woods or just near tall buildings & trees, you can count on GPSMAP 62s to help you find your way when you need it the most.
Enhance Your Adventures
With space to store up to 2000 waypoints & 200 routes, GPSMAP 62s's detailed route planning & tracking helps you navigate from point-to-point & keep track of your journey as you go. As you navigate to a destination on an active track, you can view upcoming elevation changes together with waypoints & key stages along the route for a clear picture of the journey ahead. & with customisable display, you can tailor GPSMAP 62s's dashboard to show you the details you need on your adventure.
Add Maps
Adding more maps is easy with Garmin's wide array of detailed topographic, marine & road maps. You can conveniently plug in Garmin GB Discoverer TM mapping for OS Explorer (1:25k) & OS Landranger (1:50k) detail & hit the trail. The traditional look & feel of the Ordnance Survey map detail complements Garmin's dynamic search capabilities. Use GPSMAP 62s to search, select & navigate to points of interest & street addresses & follow the route on foot, in the car or by bike with an Ordnance Survey backdrop. Add Blue Chart g 2 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 62s also supports Birds Eye TM Satellite Imagery (subscription required), which lets you download satellite images to your device & integrate them with your maps. See the terrain in terrific clarity & high-resolution detail with satellite & aerial imagery on your GPSMAP 62s. Birds Eye TM works with your Base Camp TM planning software, onboard maps & points of interest to add real-world images of buildings, roads, trails, mountains & other land features. In addition, the 62s is compatible with Custom Maps, free software that transforms paper & electronic maps into downloadable maps for your device. Put your favourite paper or digital maps on GPSMAP 62s by converting details, labels & landmarks from other maps & informal plans like ski piste routes, mountain bike trails or charity treks into tailored content that's ready to navigate.
Get Connected
You've been busy exploring & now you want to store, save & share your routes, tracks & waypoints. With a simple connection to your computer & to the Internet, you can get a detailed analysis of your activities & send tracks to your outdoor device using Garmin Connect TM. Simply upload activities saved on GPSMAP 62 from your hiking, camping or geocaching adventure to keep a record on the web or swap ideas & expeditions with others. This one-stop site offers an activity table & means that you can view your activities on a map using Google TM Earth. Explore other routes uploaded by millions of Garmin Connect users & share your experiences on Twitter & Facebook. Getting started is easy, so get out there, explore, share & take your adventures further.
Find Fun
GPSMAP 62s supports geocaching GPX files for downloading geocaches & details straight to your unit. By going paperless, you're not only helping the environment but saving time you would otherwise waste manually entering cache details before you set off. GPSMAP 62s stores & displays key information, including location, terrain, difficulty, hints & descriptions, which means no more manually entering coordinates or paper print outs! Simply upload the GPX file to your unit & start hunting for caches. Slim & lightweight, 62s is the perfect companion for all your outdoor pursuits.
GPSMAP 62s: Take it to the extreme
Features:
Physical & Performance:
Unit
Dimensions, Wx Hx D:
2.4" x 6.3" x 1.4" (6.1 x 16.0 x 3.6 cm)
Display size, Wx H:
1.43" x 2.15" (3.6 x 5.5 cm) 2.6" diag (6.6 cm)
Display resolution, Wx H:
160 x 240 pixels
Display type:
transflective, 65-K colour TFT
Weight:
9.2 oz (260.1 g) with batteries
Battery:
2 AA batteries (not included) Ni MH or Lithium recommended
Battery life:
20 hours
Waterproof:
yes (IPX7)
Floats:
no
High-sensitivity receiver:
yes
Interface:
high-speed USB (Universal Serial Bus) & NMEA 0183 compatible
Maps & Memory:
Basemap:
yes
Preloaded maps:
no
Ability to add maps:
yes
Built-in memory:
1.7 GB
Accepts data cards:
micro SDTM card (not included)
Waypoints/favorites/locations:
2000
Routes:
200
Track log:
10, 000 points, 200 saved tracks
Features & Benefits:
Automatic routing (turn by turn routing on roads):
yes (with optional mapping for detailed roads)
Electronic compass:
yes (tilt-compensated, 3-axis)
Touchscreen:
no
Barometric altimeter:
yes
Camera:
no
Geocaching-friendly:
yes (paperless)
Custom maps compatible:
yes
Photo navigation (navigate to geotagged photos):
yes
Outdoor GPS games:
no
Hunt/fish calendar:
yes
Sun & moon information:
yes
Tide tables:
Yes (with optional Bluechart)
Area calculation:
yes
Custom POIs (ability to add additional points of interest):
yes
Unit-to-unit transfer (shares data wirelessly with similar units):
yes
Picture viewer:
yes
Garmin Connect TM compatible (online community where you analyze, categorize & share data):
yes