The newly designed GPSMAP 62s handheld navigator features a 3-axis
tilt-compensated compass, a barometric altimeter and supports Custom Maps,
BirdsEye™ Satellite imagery (subscription required) and photo navigation. Rugged
and waterproof, GPSMAP 62s employs a quad helix antenna for unparalleled
reception, has a high-speed USB connection, a sleek new design and connects
wirelessly to compatible Garmin handhelds.
Explore
GPSMAP 62s comes 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™ Photos and navigate to them.
Get Your Bearings
GPSMAP 62s has a built-in 3-axis tilt-compensated electronic compass, which
shows your heading even when you’re standing still, without holding it level.
Its barometric altimeter tracks changes in pressure to pinpoint your precise
altitude, and you can even use it to plot barometric pressure over time, which
can help you keep an eye on changing weather conditions.
Share Wirelessly
With GPSMAP 62s you can share your waypoints, tracks, routes and geocaches
wirelessly with other compatible Garmin device users. So now your friends can
also enjoy your favorite hike or cache — simply press “send” to transfer your
information to similar units, and let the games begin.
Keep Your Fix
With its quad helix antenna and high-sensitivity, WAAS-enabled GPS receiver
and HotFix® satellite prediction, GPSMAP 62s locates your position quickly and
precisely and maintains its GPS location even in heavy cover and deep canyons.
The advantage is clear — whether you’re in deep woods or just near tall
buildings and trees, you can count on GPSMAP 62s to help you find your way when
you need it the most. Add Maps
Adding more maps is easy with Garmin's wide array of detailed topographic,
marine and road maps. With 1.7 GB of onboard memory, you can conveniently
download 24K and 100K TOPO maps and hit the trail, plug in BlueChart®
g2 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 BirdsEye™
Satellite Imagery (subscription required), that lets you download satellite
images to your device and integrate them with your maps. In addition, the 62s is
compatible with Custom Maps, free software that transforms paper and
electronic maps into downloadable maps for your device.
Get Connected
You've been busy exploring and now you want to store and analyze your
activities. With a simple connection to your computer and to the Internet, you
can get a detailed analysis of your activities and send tracks to your outdoor
device using Garmin
Connect™. This one-stop site offers an activity table and allows you to view
your activities on a map using Google™ Earth. Explore other routes uploaded by
millions of Garmin Connect users and share your experiences on Twitter® and
Facebook®. Getting started is easy, so get out there, explore, and share.
Find Fun
GPSMAP 62s supports geocaching GPX files for downloading geocaches and details
straight to your unit. By going paperless, you're not only helping the
environment but also improving efficiency. GPSMAP 62s stores and displays key
information, including location, terrain, difficulty, hints and descriptions,
which means no more manually entering coordinates and paper print outs! Simply
upload the GPX file to your unit and start hunting for caches. Slim and
lightweight, 62s is the perfect companion for all your outdoor pursuits. |
