Use the Garmin Handheld GPS 72 Navigator on Land Or Water

The Garmin Handheld GPS 72 navigator is a very flexible gps receiver for outdoor use. It is not only moisture proof but floats in water as well. It is marine friendly with all the marine data preloaded. It likewise has preloaded land data loaded so it truly is a dual use navigator.

Being WAAS enabled allows the Garmin Handheld GPS 72 accuracy within 3 meters anywhere you choose to venture. WAAS is a system developed for the FAA to enable gps accuracy for airplane navigation.

With the Garmin GPS 72 Navigator’s preloaded world wide maps you can view all of a cities navigation aids, such as cities, streets, points of interest, or local terrain. It’s maps also include an area’s marine navigation aids, which include buoys, beacons, and other navigational aids, including tide information, sunrise and sunset times, as well as a calendar.

The Garmin Handheld GPS 72 is a lightweight unit and measures 2.7 inches x 6.2 inches x 1.2 inches and weighs less than 8 ounces with 2 AA batteries installed. Battery life is approximately 16 hours. This is usually plenty for any day outings. The GPS 72 has a generous display size of 1.6 x 2.2 inches. The display pixel size is 120 x 160 pixels and utilizes a level four gray LCD light.

You can program the Garmin GPS 72 with up to 500 points of interest, and 50 routes. You have a track log of 2,048 waypoints, so you can input and pinpoint locations such as stores, your campsite, and even your vehicles parking spot. These points of interest can be saved on up to 10 separate tracks.

As with all Garmin Handheld GPS receivers, accessories are available for the GPS 72. You can choose holsters, straps, or clips to use with the GPS 72 receiver. Antennas, adapters and cables are available for using the GPS in your car if you so desire also.

Each Garmin Handheld GPS 72 comes with a quick start guide and the Marine Point Database of the Americas. Also included with each unit is a wrist strap so you can attach the GPS to your wrist like a watch. The quick start quide explains all the functions of the GPS 72 receiver.

If you want a gps receiver you can depend on while on the water as well as on land then look no further than the Garmin Handheld GPS 72 navigator. It will serve you well on either and provide the data you need when you need it. It is dependable and you can expect a long service life for a modest price. Hunters as well as fisherman will love it as well as other outdoor adventurers.