Garmin GPSMAP 64s GPS
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- Bright, sunlight-readable TFT transflective display with 65K color measures 2.6 in. with 240 x 160 pixels to present imagery in crisp and colorful detail
- Quad helix antenna and high-sensitivity GPS/GLONASS receiver quickly locate your position and maintain precise location even in heavy cover and deep canyons
- Worldwide base map features shaded relief; easily add more maps such as TOPO U.S. 24K and City Navigator (sold separately) with microSD card slot and 4GB internal memory
- Included 1-year BirdsEye Satellite Imagery subscription allows you to download an unlimited amount of satellite imagery (subscription can be extended at $29.99 per year)
- 3-axis electronic compass with accelerometer tilt compensation shows where you're heading even when you're standing still, without the need to hold the unit level
- Barometric altimeter tracks changes in pressure to pinpoint your altitude; use it to plot barometric pressure over time, helping you keep an eye on changing weather conditions
- Wireless connectivity via Bluetooth® and ANT+™ lets you share your waypoints, tracks, routes and geocaches wirelessly with other compatible devices
- Also connects wirelessly to Garmin VIRB action cams and accessory sensors, including Garmin tempe™, foot pods and heart rate monitors (cams and sensors sold separately)
- Smart Notification wirelessly receives email, texts and alerts from your iPhone 4s or later; stay connected without having to dig into your backpack for your smartphone
- With photo navigation, you can download geotagged pictures from the Internet and navigate to them
- Enjoy paperless geocaching with 250,000 preloaded caches, locations, hints, terrain and difficulty descriptions from Geocaching.com
- Free BaseCamp software lets you view and organize maps, waypoints, routes and tracks, and allows you to create adventures that you can share with friends and fellow explorers
- Live Tracking lets you invite others to follow your outdoor adventure in real time; send an invite via email or social media and followers can view live data on Garmin Connect
- Hunt/fish calendar; sun/moon info; tide tables; custom points of interest; picture viewer; 5,000 waypoints; 200 routes; track log with 10,000 points and 200 saved tracks
- The slim and lightweight Garmin 64s GPS features an active battery life of up to 16 hrs. with 2 AA batteries; IPX7 rating protects against 1m immersion for up to 30 min.
Imported.
MapSource™ features data in DVD format to augment the info already on your GPS basemap. It allows you to view color maps on a computer with zoom/pan functions for easy map browsing. You can select maps in areas of interest and transfer them to a compatible GPS. English language only.
Compatible GPS Receivers: Astro, Colorado 300, Colorado 400c, Colorado 400i, Colorado 400t, Montana, Monterra, GPSMap 62 series, Edge 605, Edge 705, eTrex 20, eTrex 30, Legend HCx, eTrex Legend C, eTrex Vista HCx, eTrex Vista C, GPSMAP 276C, GPSMAP 278, GPSMAP 376C, GPSMAP 378, GPSMAP 478, GPSMAP 60C, GPSMAP 60CS, GPSMAP 60CSx, GPSMAP 60Cx, GPSMAP 620, GPSMAP 640, GPSMAP 76C, GPSMAP 76CS, GPSMAP 76CSx, GPSMAP 76Cx, nüvi 500, nüvi 550, Oregon 200, Oregon 300, Oregon 400c, Oregon 400i, Oregon 400t, Rino 520HCx, Rino 530HCx, Dakota 10, Dakota 20
| Best use | Hiking |
|---|---|
| Preloaded map | None |
| Basemap | Yes |
| Preloaded geocaches | Yes |
| Wireless communication | Yes |
| OS compatibility | Windows, Mac |
| Display size | 2.2 x 1.4 inches |
| Screen Pixels | 240 x 160 |
| Visual map display | Yes |
| Color screen | Yes |
| Number of routes | 200 |
| Number of waypoints | 5000 |
| Internal memory | 4 GB internal/expandable microSD card slot |
| Expandable memory | Yes |
| Compass | Yes |
| Altimeter | Pressure-based |
| Quad helix antenna | High-sensitivity |
| Position accuracy | 3 meters |
| Battery type | Lithium |
| Batteries | 2 AA |
| Average battery life | 16 hours |
| Dimensions | 6.3 x 2.4 x 1.4 inches |
| Water-resistance rating | IPX7 |
| Weight | 9.2 ounces |
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Feb 5, 2016Best GPSr
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Jan 9, 2016Versatile GPS UnitI had owned a small eTrex unit which developed some issues with the firmware. I finally gave in and bought this new unit. The GPSMAP 64s is much more sensitive and tracks better than the eTr...
Read More I had owned a small eTrex unit which developed some issues with the firmware. I finally gave in and bought this new unit. The GPSMAP 64s is much more sensitive and tracks better than the eTrex on cloudy days or under heavy tree cover. Like all Garmin units I've seen, it is a little cumbersome and/or non-intuitive to go through the menus to find what it is you want to do. There is potential for some customization of the interface, but I have not done much. I use the unit for geocaching and hiking/backpacking. Unit memory is adequate to hold 24K maps for about half of Pennsylvania. I have not need to add an SD card. Overall I have been satisfied. -
Jan 9, 2016Very Handy EquipmentI believe having a handheld GPS is an essential piece of equipment anytime you are out in the woods. There are plenty of online resources available that can show you how to put your desired ...
Read More I believe having a handheld GPS is an essential piece of equipment anytime you are out in the woods. There are plenty of online resources available that can show you how to put your desired trail route. Plus you can hit geocache spots along the way. Like any piece of electronics there is a learning curve to become familiar with it. Plus have trip data is a nice fun tool. -
Nov 11, 2015Not intuitive to use... nor reliably accurateI've had this model Garmin for nearly three years. Compared to the intuitive I-phone GPS hiking apps I've used, the Garmin requires an investment of time dedicated to learning it's use (chec...
Read More I've had this model Garmin for nearly three years. Compared to the intuitive I-phone GPS hiking apps I've used, the Garmin requires an investment of time dedicated to learning it's use (check out you-tube). Like another user, I question the accuracy of tracking distance. I was recently out with a friend, who was excitedly using his new 64s (left mine at home). After scrambling from Happy Isle to Vernal Falls up the Merced River and back (off-trail over a period of 2 hours,) his Garmin indicated we had hiked 8.4 miles. Those familiar with the area know it is a 3-mile round trip via the Mist trail. To suggest we traveled an additional 5 miles over a route roughly paralleling the Mist trail while average more than 4 mph off-trail strikes me as widely inaccurate. As for my Garmin, after perhaps a year of taking it with me almost every hike (three weekends per month) I now leave it home most of the time. -
Oct 2, 2015Many failure modesI use a gps a lot, so in the few months I've had this unit, it's been on ~50 trips. I find myself bringing my old 60csx unit to the beginning of trips, to see if the 64s will be totally dead...
Read More I use a gps a lot, so in the few months I've had this unit, it's been on ~50 trips. I find myself bringing my old 60csx unit to the beginning of trips, to see if the 64s will be totally dead when I turn it on. Sometimes, it won't turn off. Sometimes it takes 5 minutes to boot. I take out and replace the batteries up to 4 times to get it to respond, and sometimes that doesn't work. The unit I have is definitely NOT waterproof; I can't see any obvious defect in the flimsy rubber closure over the ports, except terrible design; hold the gps under running water for a few seconds and water will immediately leak into the battery compartment. I've owned garmin 60c and 60csx units, and they are still working 11 years and 9 years later; but I've had 2 62s units die withing 1. years of purchase, and this one is set to be returned after just a few months. A gps has to be reliable, unless you use it as a toy. This unit is not. The one other person I know with a 64s is having similar problems. Stay away. -
Jun 4, 2015Highly reccommendI bought the 64st which is functionally equivalent to the 64s except that the 64st comes preloaded with topo maps. I wanted to leave a review here to because I found the GPSMAP 64 series to ...
Read More I bought the 64st which is functionally equivalent to the 64s except that the 64st comes preloaded with topo maps. I wanted to leave a review here to because I found the GPSMAP 64 series to be so superior to my previous GPS units. The GPS reception is unbelievably better than my old eTrek. I took it out for a test today in a heavy wooded river canyon where I have never been able to get a lock before. Probably the worst place to expect a GPS unit to work. My new unit NEVER LOST SATELLITE LOCK. In fact, the reception never fell below 5 bars. I got an accurate, detailed track....even better than I ever expected. If you are looking for a GPS unit and hike under tree canopy, buy ANY version of the GPSMAP 64 series. You will not be disappointed in its performance! -
Jan 19, 2015unusablebought last year; the maps that come with it are useless; Garmin want $300+ more for the maps i'd be interested in; installed their Base Camp software & other maps; now my computer won't all...
Read More bought last year; the maps that come with it are useless; Garmin want $300+ more for the maps i'd be interested in; installed their Base Camp software & other maps; now my computer won't allow me to delete any files or create any new folders. buyer beware -
Nov 17, 2014Garmin - Garmin GPSMAP 64s GPSI have owned numerous Garmin GPSs, three different etrex, an Oregon, Dakota, 60csx, 62s and now a 64s. Things I have learned; Garmin does not make a perfect GPS. Garmin does not have the bes...
Read More I have owned numerous Garmin GPSs, three different etrex, an Oregon, Dakota, 60csx, 62s and now a 64s. Things I have learned; Garmin does not make a perfect GPS. Garmin does not have the best customer service, for minor issues I have found emails work the best. Update the software right away and check for updates regularly. Learn to delete unwanted files IE pre-loaded geocaches. Use clear finger nail polish on the buttons, especially the 62/64 the paint can wear off pretty quickly. The track logs will wander, meaning sitting still they track while gaining distance. No two GPS units are the same in there track logs or in their coordinate read outs. If you and your friend both go out on a hike and there is a 0.4 of a mile difference always assume your device is the correct one. Now about the 64. Got it out of the box, put batteries in it, turned it on. Took about a minute or so to figure out where it was. Then I changed some setting most important for me, switching from Garmin Serial to Garmin Spanner for my input. When plugged into a computer Spanner gives you choice, to enter mass media mode or gps power power mode. Then I checked for software/firmware updates and there was. After the updates and loading maps for my area I took it out for a spin. I took it out on a known course. Loaded personal POIs, loaded a geocache or two, all of these activities worked well. There are a few things I don't like about the 64 but most of these are personal, such as the the blue-tooth, I see no need but... a gps needs to know where it is, how to track your route, navigate to a location, have a reasonable battery life (turn the back light off during the day, batteries will last a lot longer) the 64s does this all of this and more....
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Read More My main hobby is geocaching. That being said, this is the best unit that I have had to date. Keep in mind that I am not a casual geocacher. I am at least geocaching once per week. This unit has been the most accurate unit that I have owned. It gets me to within ten feet, in most cases, of the geocache.