Handheld GPS with Wireless Connectivity
- 2.6" sunlight-readable color screen
- Built-in worldwide basemap with shaded relief
- High sensitivity quad helix GPS antenna for unparalleled reception
- 1.7 GB of internal memory
- 3-axis compass with barometric altimeter

GPSMAP 62s features a 3-axis tilt-compensated compass, a barometric altimeter
and supports Custom Maps, BirdsEye™ Satellite imagery (subscription required)
and photo navigation. Rugged and waterproof, GPSMAP 62s employs a quad helix
antenna for unparalleled reception, has a high-speed USB connection, a sleek
new design and connects wirelessly to compatible handheld devices.
Explore
GPSMAP 62s comes with built-in worldwide basemap with shaded
relief, so you can navigate anywhere with ease.
Get
Your Bearings
GPSMAP 62s has a built-in 3-axis tilt-compensated electronic
compass, which shows your heading even when you’re standing still, without
holding it level. Its barometric altimeter tracks changes in pressure to
pinpoint your precise altitude, and you can even use it to plot barometric
pressure over time, which can help you keep an eye on changing weather
conditions.
Share
Wirelessly
With GPSMAP 62s you can share your waypoints, tracks, routes and
geocaches wirelessly with other compatible devices. Your friends can enjoy your
favorite hike or cache — simply press “send” to transfer your information.
Keep
Your Fix
With its quad helix antenna and high-sensitivity, WAAS-enabled
GPS receiver and HotFix® satellite prediction, GPSMAP 62s 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 62s to help you find
your way when you need it the most.

Add
Maps
Adding more maps is easy with our array of detailed
topographic, marine and road maps. With 1.7 GB of onboard memory, you can
conveniently download 24K and 100K TOPO mapsand hit the trail, plug in BlueChart® g2 preloaded
cards 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 62s
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 62s 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 62s 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
62s stores and displays key information, including location, terrain,
difficulty, hints and descriptions, which means no more manually entering
coordinates and paper printouts! Simply upload the GPX file to your unit and
start hunting for caches. Slim and lightweight, 62s is the perfect companion
for all your outdoor pursuits.
Plan
Your Next Trip
Take charge of your next adventure with BaseCamp™, software that
lets you view and organize maps, waypoints, routes, and tracks. This free
trip-planning software even allows you to create Garmin Adventuresthat you can share
with friends, family or fellow explorers. BaseCamp displays topographic map
data in 2-D or 3-D on your computer screen, including contour lines and
elevation profiles. It also can transfer an unlimited amount of satellite
images to your device when paired with a BirdsEye Satellite Imagery subscription.
Physical &
Performance:
|
Physical
dimensions
|
2.4"
x 6.3" x 1.4" (6.1 x 16.0 x 3.6 cm)
|
Display
size, WxH
|
1.43"
x 2.15" (3.6 x 5.5 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
|
Water
rating
|
IPX7
|
Floats
|
No
|
High-sensitivity
receiver
|
Yes
|
Interface
|
high-speed
USB and NMEA 0183 compatible
|
Maps & Memory:
|
Basemap
|
Yes
|
Preloaded
maps
|
no
|
Ability
to add maps
|
Yes
|
Built-in
memory
|
1.7
GB
|
Accepts
data cards
|
microSD™
card (not included)
|
Waypoints/favorites/locations
|
2000
|
Routes
|
200
|
Track
log
|
10,000
points, 200 saved tracks
|
Features &
Benefits:
|
Automatic
routing (turn by turn routing on roads)
|
Yes
(with optional mapping for detailed roads)
|
Electronic
compass
|
Yes
(tilt-compensated 3-axis)
|
Touchscreen
|
No
|
Barometric
altimeter
|
Yes
|
Camera
|
no
|
Geocaching-friendly
|
Yes
(Paperless)
|
Custom
maps compatible
|
Yes
|
Photo
navigation (navigate to geotagged photos)
|
Yes
|
Hunt/fish
calendar
|
Yes
|
Sun
and moon information
|
Yes
|
Tide
tables
|
Yes
(with optional Bluechart)
|
Area
calculation
|
Yes
|
Custom
POIs (ability to add additional points of interest)
|
Yes
|
Unit-to-unit
transfer (shares data wirelessly with similar units)
|
Yes
|
Picture
viewer
|
Yes
|
Garmin
Connect™ compatible (online community where you analyze, categorize and share
data)
|
Yes
|
·
GPSMAP 62s
·
Carabiner clip
·
USB cable
·
Quicksta