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Garmin GPSMAP 62s GPS Bundle

    Garmin GPSMAP 62s GPS Bundle

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    The Garmin GPSMAP 62s GPS bundle offers combines the robust 62s GPS with 24K TOPO U.S. mapping of the contiguous states and Hawaii, USB cable, soft case and carabiner clip.

    • Bundle features a 1-year subscription to high-resolution BirdsEye satellite imagery and a free download of 24K TOPO U.S. mapping for the region of your choice (except Alaska)
    • 62s includes all the features of the GPSMAP 62, plus a compass, barometric altimeter and wireless connection to other compatible Garmin units.
    • 3-axis, tilt-compensated electronic compass shows your heading even when you're standing still and holding the unit upright or at an angle
    • Altimeter tracks changes in barometric pressure to pinpoint your altitude; it also plots pressure over time to help you keep an eye on changing weather conditions
    • Share your waypoints, tracks, routes and geocaches wirelessly with other compatible Garmin devices so your friends can easily enjoy your favorite hike or cache
    • Built-in worldwide basemap with shaded relief helps you navigate with ease; photo navigation lets you download Garmin Connect™ photos and navigate to their locations
    • Quad helix antenna and high-sensitivity, WAAS-enabled receiver with Hotfix® satellite prediction locate your position quickly and maintain reception under heavy cover
    • 1.7 gigabytes of onboard memory make it easy to add included 24K topo maps or other selections from Garmin's array of topographic, marine and road maps (sold separately)
    • Garmin GPSMAP 62s supports BirdsEye™ satellite imagery (subscription required) that lets you download satellite images and integrate them with your maps
    • The Garmin GPSMAP 62s GPS bundle is compatible with free Custom Maps software that transforms paper and electronic maps into downloadable files
    • Easily connect GPSMAP 62s to your computer and the Internet to get a detailed analysis of your activities and add tracks using Garmin Connect™
    • Garmin Connect lets you map your movements on Google Earth, explore routes uploaded by other Garmin users and share your experiences on social networking sites
    • Supports OpenCaching.com GPX files for downloading detailed geocache descriptions, terrain, difficulty and hints directly into GPS unit; visit OpenCaching.com to start!
    • Waterproof design meets IEC 60529 lPX7 standards (can be submerged to 1m for up to 30 min.)

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    Garmin GPSMAP 62s GPS Bundle Specs
    Specification
    Description
    Best use
    Hiking
    Topo
    Yes
    No
    Yes
    Windows / Mac
    No
    2.2 x 1.6 inches
    240 x 160
    No
    Yes
    Yes
    200
    2,000
    1.7 gigabytes
    Yes
    Yes
    Pressure-based
    3 meters
    2 AA
    20 hours
    6.3 x 2.4 x 1.4 inches
    9.2 ounces
    Preloaded map
    Basemap
    Preloaded geocaches
    Wireless communication
    OS compatibility
    Camera
    Display size
    Screen Pixels
    Touch screen
    Visual map display
    Color screen
    Number of routes
    Number of waypoints
    Internal memory
    Expandable memory
    Compass
    Altimeter
    Position accuracy
    Batteries
    Average battery life
    Dimensions
    Weight

    Garmin GPSMAP 62s GPS Bundle Customer Reviews

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    Garmin GPSMAP 62s GPS Bundle
     
    3.5

    (based on 11 reviews)

    73%

    of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

    Pros

    • Quick signal (8)
    • Accurate (7)
    • Great reception (6)
    • Intuitive menu (4)
    • Simple controls (3)

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Hiking (7)
      • Geocaching (5)
      • Cycling (4)
        • Reviewer Profile:
        • Enthusiast (5), Casual user (4)
        • How are you with directions:
        • Great w/directions (10)
        • Was this a gift?:
        • No (11)

      Reviewed by 11 customers

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      4.0

      it works

      By amoeba

      from Sacramento, CA

      About Me Casual User

      See all my reviews

      Pros

      • Accurate
      • Intuitive Menu
      • Quick Signal
      • Simple Controls

      Cons

      • Downloads Slow

      Best Uses

      • Hiking
      • Rafting

      Comments about Garmin GPSMAP 62s GPS Bundle:

      I used it for a 110 mile remote float trip in Alaska, and locally for hikes in CA. The garmin download that came with the bundle is fine, seems to have every address for every street in the whole state (more than I need, but I'll take it since it came with it); not that current for businesses loaded onto it (seens to be ~2009 or earlier) You can download other free and commercial maps onto this device and they work OK. It took some hours to complete downloads into the chip. No signif issues with use functions; much better than my old Garmin 12; need to use it to learn it; IMO very good support from Garmin for any questions. I don't use the carabiner clip or the case (bought the "other" garmin zip case for it). Good battery life on lithium. Bright screen. No issues with water resistence. I like it.

      • How are you with directions:
      • Great w/Directions
      • Was this a gift?:
      • No

      Comment on this review

      (0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

       
      2.0

      2nd bad experience with Garmin

      By out there forever

      from Tacoma WA

      About Me Enthusiast

      See all my reviews

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      Pros

      • Large Screen
      • Quick Signal

      Cons

      • Buggy Software
      • Complicated Controls

      Best Uses

        Comments about Garmin GPSMAP 62s GPS Bundle:

        1st Garmin was an E-trex. Tried to find a drop in for canyoneering in Utah. It identified a spot equidistant between 2 canyons - one expert only and the other intermediate. Had to cancel trip as to error was very dangerous. With new 62s try this. Let the GPS Track you for a minute then try to delete that Track. After all you don't need a track moving around in the store. You'll get a message saying "Are you sure you want to delete the Track?" Try choosing 'Yes'. It will take between 50 and 250 pushes of the button before it will initiate the button. I've returned 3 of these to REI thinking there was something wrong. Finally called Garmin. They said "too bad buddy, we don't want anyone accidentally deleting something". VERY, VERY annoying.

        • How are you with directions:
        • Great w/Directions
        • Was this a gift?:
        • No

        Comment on this review

         
        4.0

        Garmin GPS 62 Bundle

        By Forestd

        from Asheville, NC

        About Me Enthusiast

        See all my reviews

        Pros

        • Accurate
        • Quick Signal

        Cons

        • Basemap For Nc Requires S

        Best Uses

          Comments about Garmin GPSMAP 62s GPS Bundle:

          24K map that includes NC requires purchase of SD card

          • How are you with directions:
          • Great w/Directions
          • Was this a gift?:
          • No

          Comment on this review

          (1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

           
          1.0

          Results don't equal description

          By 1quarter

          from Colorado Springs, CO

          About Me Casual User

          See all my reviews

          Pros

          • Accurate
          • Extensive Base Map

          Cons

          • Complicated Controls
          • Few hiking trails shown
          • Short Battery Life

          Best Uses

          • Cycling

          Comments about Garmin GPSMAP 62s GPS Bundle:

          Very short battery life as otheres have said. Even with the 24K map download (which basically takes the entire memory capacity), there are very few trails shown. An example, I cold not find the Waldo Canyon trail, which used to be a heavily used trail prior to its closure from the fire. Basically worthless for finding trails, does a good job of showing where you went, seems to be accurate.

          • How are you with directions:
          • Great w/Directions
          • Was this a gift?:
          • No

          Comment on this review

           
          5.0

          Excellent Product for the Price

          By Cacher-Hiker-Biker Mary

          from New Haven, CT

          About Me Power User

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          Site Member

          Pros

          • Intuitive Menu
          • Quick Signal
          • Reliable Reception
          • Simple Controls

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Cycling
            • Geocaching
            • Hiking

            Comments about Garmin GPSMAP 62s GPS Bundle:

            We've owned the Garmin GPSMAP 62SC for about 6 months and love it so it was a no brainer to go with another Garmin GPSMAP when we decided we just couldn't share the 62SC anymore. The GPSMAP 62 units are easy to use and become familiarized with. They offer great accuracy and quick signals. This bundle worked out perfect. It has everything you need and nothing that you don't. We knew the case and carabiner were must haves since we have both for the 62SC. We had been wanting the 24K mapping because it contains more trails and wish it wasn't specific to the new unit only. We use both GPS units for geocaching, hiking and biking.

            • How are you with directions:
            • Bad w/Directions
            • Was this a gift?:
            • No

            Comment on this review

            (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

             
            5.0

            Great tool for reporting my adventures

            By mtnrunner69

            from Chula Vista, CA

            About Me Enthusiast

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            Site Member

            Pros

            • Accurate
            • Large Screen
            • Quick Navigation
            • Quick Signal
            • Reliable Reception

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Cycling
              • Geocaching
              • Hiking
              • In Car
              • Jogging

              Comments about Garmin GPSMAP 62s GPS Bundle:

              I use this mainly to track where I have been for backpacking, hiking, and riding dirt bike to share with people I am with during the event and others who are curious about my adventures. Receiver is very sensitive, it will find satellites inside the concrete building where I work.

              This device comes in handy and becomes a necessity rather than a toy if I suspect I am traversing in a wrong direction. I can quickly correct my route , much easier than interpreting a topo map.

              • How are you with directions:
              • Great w/Directions
              • Was this a gift?:
              • No

              Comment on this review

              (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

               
              4.0

              Great deal when it's on sale

              By Theatrical Day Hiker

              from Seattle, WA

              About Me Casual User

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              Site Member

              Pros

              • Intuitive Menu
              • Quick Navigation
              • Reliable Reception

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Hiking

                Comments about Garmin GPSMAP 62s GPS Bundle:

                I am a day trip hiker in the Seattle area. We mostly do hikes in the Snoqualmie and Steven's Pass regions. I generally do 6-10 mile round trip hikes with 500'-3500' elevation gain.
                So far I have just used this GPS to track my stats: elevation, speed, moving/resting time, etc. I have yet to figure out how to set up the routes function. I think it would have been pretty useful when trying to find some of the more obscure trailheads.
                The BaseCamp software for the computer is pretty cool. It is a lot easier to review your hike on that than on the unit. Unfortunately, unless the unit is hooked up to the computer, you can't view the topo maps that you've downloaded.

                • How are you with directions:
                • Great w/Directions
                • Was this a gift?:
                • No

                Comment on this review

                (0 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

                 
                1.0

                Bad Software

                By rekcapkcaB

                from San Diego, CA

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                Pros

                  Cons

                  • Buggy Software
                  • Difficult To Set Up

                  Best Uses

                    Comments about Garmin GPSMAP 62s GPS Bundle:

                    Cumbersome software and very difficult to set up.

                    • How are you with directions:
                    • Great w/Directions
                    • Was this a gift?:
                    • No

                    Comment on this review

                     
                    5.0

                    Performs exactly as it should .

                    By JohnWS

                    from Portland , CT

                    About Me Casual User

                    See all my reviews

                    Pros

                    • Accurate
                    • Extensive Base Map
                    • Intuitive Menu
                    • Quick Signal
                    • Reliable Reception

                    Cons

                      Best Uses

                      • Geocaching
                      • Hiking

                      Comments about Garmin GPSMAP 62s GPS Bundle:

                      Light easy to use once you get used and menus and maps.

                      • How are you with directions:
                      • Great w/Directions
                      • Was this a gift?:
                      • No

                      Comment on this review

                      (7 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

                       
                      4.0

                      GPSMAP 62s

                      By The JJ Duo

                      from San Diego, Ca

                      About Me Enthusiast

                      See all my reviews

                      Pros

                      • Accurate
                      • Quick Signal
                      • Reliable Reception

                      Cons

                      • The current prices

                      Best Uses

                      • Cycling
                      • Geocaching
                      • Hiking

                      Comments about Garmin GPSMAP 62s GPS Bundle:

                      After losing my 60csx, I thought that this would be a logical, and easy upgrade. The controls are actually a lot different than the 60csx, and it took quite awhile to get used to. I loved the calibration sequence that required a roll,end over end, and a sweep. Accuracy is phenomenal! Also, the supplied gear in the bundle package is not worth the extra cost. I ordered a different "rhino" cover, after I found the supplied clip bulky and pretty much useless. The 24k and satellite CD's were also VERY disappointing, and nothing close to what I had expected. I would seriously recommend buying the 62s only, and adding any other accessories from different vendors. I'm finally getting better at pulling up the info that I need, and I've been very pleased with this GPSr so far. Skip the bundle frills, and buy the better add-ons, and you'll happily save some bucks! ~J

                      • How are you with directions:
                      • Great w/Directions
                      • Was this a gift?:
                      • No

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