The newly designed GPSMAP 62 handheld navigator features a 2.6”
sunlight-readable 65K color screen that supports BirdsEye™ Satellite imagery
(subscription required) and Custom Maps. Rugged and waterproof, GPSMAP 62
features a quad helix antenna for unparalleled reception and sleek new
design.
Explore
GPSMAP 62 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.
Keep Your Fix
With its quad helix antenna and high-sensitivity, WAAS-enabled GPS receiver
and HotFix® satellite prediction, GPSMAP 62 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 62 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 1.7G of onboard memory, you can conveniently download
24K and 100K topo maps and hit the trail, download BlueChart®
g2 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 62 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 62 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 62 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 62
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, 62 is the perfect companion for all your outdoor
pursuits.
Physical & Performance: |
| Unit dimensions, WxHxD: |
2.4" x 6.3" x 1.4" (6.1 x 16.0 x 3.6 cm) |
| Display size, WxH: |
1.6" x 2.2" (4.1 x 5.6 cm); 2.6" diag (6.6 cm) |
| Display resolution, WxH: |
160 x 240 pixels |
| Display type: |
transflective, 65-K color TFT |
| Weight: |
9.2 oz (260.1 g) with batteries |
| Battery: |
2 AA batteries (not included); NiMH or Lithium recommended |
| Battery life: |
20 hours |
| Waterproof: |
yes (IPX7) |
| Floats: |
no |
| High-sensitivity receiver: |
yes |
| Interface: |
USB and NMEA 0183 compatible |
Maps & Memory: |
| Basemap: |
yes |
| Ability to add maps: |
yes |
| Built-in memory: |
1.7 GB |
| Accepts data cards: |
no |
| Waypoints/favorites/locations: |
2000 |
| Routes: |
200 |
| Track log: |
10,000 points, 200 saved tracks |
Features: |
| Automatic routing (turn by turn routing on roads): |
yes (with optional mapping for detailed roads) |
| Electronic compass: |
no |
| Touchscreen: |
no |
| Barometric altimeter: |
no |
| Camera: |
no |
| Geocaching-friendly: |
yes (paperless) |
| Custom maps
compatible: |
yes |
| Photo navigation (navigate to geotagged photos): |
yes |
| Outdoor GPS games: |
no |
| Hunt/fish calendar: |
yes |
| Sun and moon information: |
yes |
| Tide tables: |
yes |
| Area calculation: |
yes |
| Custom POIs (ability to add additional points of interest): |
yes |
| Unit-to-unit transfer (shares data wirelessly with similar units): |
no |
| Picture viewer: |
no |
| Garmin Connect™ compatible (online community where you analyze, categorize
and share data): |
yes |
What's in the Box:
- GPSMAP 62
- Wrist strap
- USB cable
- Quick start manual
