GPSMAP 62 products offer all the features and capabilities that were found in the GPSMAP 60 products, plus much more. With a new design and must-have features, these rugged GPSMAP 62 units are a great fit in Garmin's best-selling lineup of color outdoor handhelds.
The GPSMAP 62 series takes recreational navigation to a new level. The units feature a bright 2.6-inch 65k colorLCD display with a built-in basemap and a high-sensitivity GPS receiver with HotFix. All three models boast unparalleled reception with a quad helix antenna, are waterproof, have a worldwide basemap with shaded relief and support paperless geocaching.
In addition to the standard feature set on the GPSMAP 62, the 62st version adds a 3-axis compass, a barometric altimeter and a built-in microSD card slot for loading additional maps, plus it comes preloaded with detailed topographic maps with land elevation and contours. The 62st also offers wireless route, waypoint, and geocache sharing with other compatible units. Garmin Custom Maps and BirdsEye Satellite Imagery is supported. Garmin Custom Maps allows you to easily transform paper and electronic maps into free, downloadable maps for your compatible Garmin GPS. BirdsEye Satellite Imagery is a subscription based service that allows you to see aerial views of your destination. If you're looking for the ultimate high-performance outdoor handheld, take your pick from the GPSMAP 62 series.
Product Features and Specifications
High-sensitivity, WAAS-enabled GPS receiver and HotFix =
Bright 2.6" sunlight-readable 65K color LCD display (160 x 240 pixels)
Weight: 9.2 oz. (260.1 g) with batteries
Rugged, waterproof (IEC 60529 IPX7)
Worldwide built-in basemap with shaded relief
Preloaded topographic maps
Internal memory for loading maps
Waypoints/favorites/locations: 2,000
Routes: 200
3-axis compass, provides an accurate heading even when the unit is not held level
Supports paperless geocaching
Wirelessly share routes, tracks, waypoints and geocaches between compatible units
Barometric altimeter tracks pressure changes to pinpoint your precise altitude and to help monitor weather
High-speed USB interface and NMEA 0183
Up to 20 hours of battery life, battery type: two AA (not included) NiMH or lithium recommended
