Garmin GPSMAP 62s

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Garmin GPSMAP 62s

Product Number: 5023-145
Made in Taiwan

Weight: 260g

This unit comes ready with a bright, sunlight-readable color display and a worldwide built-in basemap with shaded relief. Nearly two GB of internal memory let you use it with Garmin® Custom maps or BirdsEye overlay satellite imagery that lets you see real overhead photos of your destinations to pick routes and campsites, and avoid roadblocks and hazards.

A 3-axis, tilt compensating compass gives you back-up in the unlikely event of satellite reception problems. The altimeter/barometer works for both navigation and weather prediction. And you can share your best routes, tracks, waypoints, and geocaches wirelessly with those who have compatible units.

High-sensitivity, quad helix antenna offers the best reception in its class.
Splash-proof.
3-axis compass provides accurate heading without being held level.
Barometric altimeter tracks changes in pressure.
1.7 GB of internal memory for loading maps.
NiMH or Lithium batteries recommended.

Weight	260g
Built-in Memory	1.7GB
Dimensions	16 x 6.1 x 3.6cm
Display Dimensions	5.6 x 4.1cm
Add Maps Capability These units allow you to add maps, so you can mark and name waypoints and create routes on your PC, and then upload the map of your choice to your GPS.	Yes
Area Calculation	Yes
Barometric Altimeter Used to forecast weather trends, or provide accurate elevation readings; with the help of a topo map, a barometric altimeter can help verify your location – especially helpful if your GPS is unavailable.	Yes
Basemap A basic set of map data that is included with the GPS. Basemap detail may vary from unit to unit.	Yes
Batteries	2 AA (not included)
Battery Life	20 h
Chest Strap	Sold separately
Custom POI A POI (point of interest) is a specific location that someone may find interesting (i.e., favourite viewpoint, best coffee stop before the trailhead). The custom POI feature allows the user to load only the POI's that interest them onto their GPS unit.	Yes
Data Card	microSD card (not included)
Display Type	Transflective colour TFT
Electronic Compass An electronic compass allows the user to view their heading in situations where they are either standing still or moving too slowly for the GPS to detect.	Yes
Floats	No
Garmin Connect Online community where you analyze, categorize and share data.	Yes
High Sensitivity Receiver Results in faster acquisition times and better tracking performance in challenging outdoor environments.	Yes
Interface	USB and NMEA 0183
Routes	50
Speed/Cadence Sensor Monitors pedalling cadence and measures pedalling strokes per minute.	Sold separately
Tide Tables	Yes
Touch Screen	No
Track Log	10,000 points, 200 saved tracks
Unit to Unit Transfer Shares data wirelessly with similar units.	Yes
Waypoints Waypoints consist of a standard set of coordinates (two for land, three for air or space) that identify a specific physical location. A route is navigated between two or more waypoints.	2000
Water Resistance Level An international rating that measures the degree of protection against liquid. IP X0 = no protection, IP X4 = splash and spray, IP X8 = continual submersion.	IP X7