Description of the New Garmin GPSmap 62ST

The Garmin GPSmap 62ST is newly designed and is simply loaded with outstanding features. It has a very sensitive compass, over 100,000 preloaded maps (and allows custom maps too), a barometric altimeter, and photo navigation. Once you purchase the handheld device you can also purchase a subscription to the latest BirdsEYE Satellite imagery. It is waterproof, has excellent reception, and a very stylish new design. It also contains a USB connection that will operate at high speeds and will also connect by using a wireless connection with other compatible devices manufactured by the same company.

The Garmin 62ST has everything the avid hiker or climber will ever need in a navigation system. It will completely and accurately cover all of the United States. This includes all the outlying areas such as Hawaii, Puerto Rico and Alaska. It contains everything the serious hiker needs. The maps include various details for all of the local, state and national forests and parks. This also includes the contour of the terrain, information on current elevation, rivers, lakes, trails and many other specific points of interest.

Once you find your favorite trails, routes or geocaches you can share them with other users. As long as they have a similar unit that is made by the same company and it is compatible, you can send your stored maps to their device. This is a great feature so that your friends can also experience your favorite trails.

There are also many different ways to add and store maps on the GPSmap 62ST. It is simple to use the device’s onboard memory to download and add maps. You can preload them before you head out the door. It will also give you specific turn by turn directions on roads. And if you desire to purchase a subscription, satellite images can be downloaded onto your handheld unit and integrated into your maps. But the Garmin GPS map 62ST GPS is also compatible with free software (Custom Maps) that will take a map from paper and put it onto the device.

And since we live in a very connected world, the unit will let you store all of your activities so that you can later analyze them. Then you can connect the unit to the computer with a standard USB cable and upload your routes to the computer. This lets you track and view your activities using Google Earth. You can also upload your favorite outdoor adventure to Twitter and Facebook so that the whole world can see what you have been experiencing.

The specs on this unit are amazing too. It has a display resolution of 160 x 240 pixels and a 2.6 inch screen. (measured diagonally) The unit is powered by 2 standard AA batteries that will power the unit up to 20 hours. The use of lithium batteries are recommended by the manufacturers. It weighs in at less than 10 ounces with the batteries inside the unit and is completely waterproof. These are the main features of the Garmin GPSmap 62ST.