Garmin eTrex Summit HC Handheld GPS Receiver

Trip computer provides odometer, stopped time, moving average, overall average, total time, max speed and more. GARMIN eTrex Summit HC Hand Held Receiver w/ Built in GPS Patch Antenna. 500 user waypoints with name and graphic symbol; 20 reversible routes, 50 points per route. Waterproof, IEC 60529 IPX7, /Submersible 1 meter at 30 minutes Battery life: up to 32 hours typical use using two AA alkaline batteries.Includes a built in Americas autoroute basemap with automatic routing capabilities including highways, exits and tide data /USA only. Display: 1.3 in W x 1.7 in H, 256 color, high resolution, transflective TFT /176 x 220 pixels.Electronic compass displays accurate heading while standing still. Audible alarms for anchor drag, arrival, off course and clock. 10,000 point automatic track log; 20 saved tracks /500 points each/ let you retrace your path in both directions. New high sensitivity GPS receiver. Elevation computer /Summit HC/ provides current elevation, ascent/descent rate, minimum/maximum elevation, total ascent and descent, average and maximum ascent and descent rate. Position formats include Lat/Lon, UTM, Loran TDs, Maidenhead, MGRS, user grid, and more. LED backlit display and keypad. Fully compatible with MapSource products including BlueChart, City Navigator, U.S. Built in celestial tables for best time to fish and hunt, plus sun and moon calculations. Large numbers option for easy viewing, dual position display mode. Barometric altimeter with automatic pressure trend recording. WAAS enabled, 12 parallel channel GPS receiver. TOPO 24K, U.S. TOPO and US Inland lakes. 24 Mbyte of internal memory for storing detailed maps. Built in GPS patch antenna.

This makes it easy to distinguish map details regardless of the time of day.

The Summit HC also includes a built-in electronic compass that provides bearing information even when you're standing still, along with a barometric altimeter that tracks changes in pressure to pinpoint your precise altitude. At the same time, the Summit HC's easy-to-use menu lets you create and view waypoints (up to 500), save and view 10 track logs, access setup features, and more. A staple among outdoor enthusiasts, Garmin's eTrex Summit HC provides peak performance in any environment, making it easy to navigate on the trail or atop the water. The Summit HC, which runs for up to 14 hours on a pair of AA batteries (not included), measures 2.2 by 4.2 by 1.2 inches (W x H x D) and is backed by a one-year warranty.

What's in the Box eTrex Summit HC, basemap, MapSource Trip & Waypoint Manager software, USB cable, wrist strap, quick start guide, user's manual. The unit is equipped with a high-sensitivity, WAAS-enabled GPS receiver, which locates your position quickly and precisely and maintains its GPS location even in heavy cover and deep canyons. It even offers 24 MB of internal memory and a detailed basemap, so you can load waypoints and routes from the included MapSource Trip & Waypoint Manager software and add map detail from Garmin's entire line of optional MapSource mapping products.

Besides appreciating its small size, boaters and outdoorsmen will also be happy with the Summit HC's unique button layout, with five buttons located on either side of the unit. The Summit HC's basemap, meanwhile, contains lakes, rivers, cities, interstates, national and state highways, railroads, and coastlines--in short, a host of helpful details for your outdoor adventures.

Other features include an IPX7 waterproof housing, a built-in patch antenna, a TrackBack feature that lets you reverse your track and navigate back to your starting point, a USB interface, a hunt/fish calendar, and a geocaching mode. The benefits of this design are twofold: First, the Summit HC 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 is dedicated to the 256-color, sunlight-readable TFT display. The advantage is clear: whether you're traipsing through thick woods or strolling near tall buildings and trees, you can count on the eTrex Summit HC to help you find your way when you need it the most. You can even use the altimeter to plot barometric pressure over time, which can help you keep an eye on changing weather conditions.