Garmin GPSMAP 60C Water Resistant Hiking GPS
August 7, 2018 - Comment
Enjoy the all-new features this waterproof Garmin handheld GPS has to offer. The 256-color TFT display (2-1/2″ dia.) is sunlight-readable, making it much easier to see, and the faster processor with auto routing makes it much more fun to use. Features 56MB of internal memory for storing map details; permanent user data storage; outdoor calendar that lets you store each day’s best hunting and fishing times; and a Geo-caching navigation mode.The Garmin GPSMap 60C is full of features that are only found on the newest generation GPS handheld units. It’s not enough just to have color displays anymore. Garmin knows this, and they upped the ante with this lightweight, rugged, waterproof unit, offering a 256-color, highly reflective display that provides easy viewing in almost any lighting condition, including sunlit conditions.
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The Garmin GPSMap 60C packs GPS navigation into a compact, waterproof device. View larger. The 60C’s WAAS GPS receiver has an accuracy of 10 feet in North America. With the 50 reversible routes, 10,000 track points, and 500 waypoints, you’re sure to have enough tools to find your way. The trip computer provides odometer, stopped time, moving average, overall average, total time, max speed, and more. Meanwhile, a fast processor allows the 60C to provide quick auto-routing, turn-by-turn directions, and audio alerts when you use the optional MapSource software, which can be stored on the unit’s 56 MB of internal memory. Downloading information is quick with the USB or serial port interfaces. Using the dedicated serial port, the 60C can share navigation instructions with repeaters, plotters, and autopilots. The four-position rocker pad and dedicated high-use buttons make navigating through the unit’s features easy, even when your fingers are cold or wet.
Finally, the GPSMap 60C is packed with some extra fun features. An integrated outdoor calendar provides ideal hunting and fishing times, plus moon rise/set/location information. There is a dedicated geocaching mode for those of you into the hot GPS community treasure hunt game. Finally, there are indoor/outdoor GPS games to help you and your friends enjoy the outdoors.
Garmin produces some key accessories for the 60C. If you’ll be on the road, Garmin’s U.S. topographical MapSource CD-ROM provides the most detailed maps available. Or, for a combination of detailed U.S. maps and a car kit for mounting and powering your GPS, there’s an automotive accessory pack for North America.
What’s in the Box
GPSMap 60C receiver, basemap (Americas Recreational), MapSource Trip & Waypoint Manager CD, PC/USB interface cable, lanyard, belt clip, quick start guide, and owner’s manual.
Product Features
- Sunlight-readable, transreflective TFT display
- Integrated outdoor calendar
- Geolocation games, including geocaching mode
- Waterproof in one meter of water for up to thirty minutes (IPX-7 standards)
- 30-hour battery life (uses 2 AA batteries); includes serial and USB interfaces
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A delight to use This is one fun GPS. This is my 3rd Garmin GPS, and I’ve used many others. Except for the slightly larger size, it is significantly better in every way to the eTrex series, which are still fine GPS units.The boot time is fast, and the aquisition time is fast. You can program just about every thing you could imagine on the GPSMAP 60C, yet in spite of the functionality, this is the easiest to use GPS Garmin has ever made. Several things that really make it easy to use are (a)…
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Effective unit. This device is superb as far as application is concerned.I’m an environmental science and geology student, so I work with mapping software, like ArcGIS. I’m always in the field, whether in my nearest refuge or in my nearest national park. This device has served beyond what I thought it’s capabilities were.If you’re interested in the 64, don’t think it’s rendered the 60C obsolete. Most of the rangers I work alongside with use the eTrek10, which is much lower in utility…