The rugged and waterproof Garmin eTrex Vista HCx is an ideal starting point into the handheld GPS arena. Whether you’re looking for a GPS unit for your backpack, hunting pack or fishing box, or an emergency backup to your boat’s marine navigation system, the Vista has you covered. Its full color display is clear and easy-to-read, even in full sunlight. The 5.5 oz. unit features a molded grip and a sturdy case, and runs up to 25 hours on a set of 2 AA batteries.
The Vista lets you store up to 1,000 favorites, 20 routes, and 10 saved tracks for later use. Its high-sensitivity, WAAS-enabled receiver locates your position to within 10 feet, and the electronic compass and barometric altimeter help you stay on course. In geocaching mode, you can easily upload and pinpoint other people’s caches, mark and report your own caches with a special icon. It comes pre-loaded with North American basemap, and you can download additional waypoints and maps (like marine maps) from the optional Mapsource software. The eTrex Vista HCx is a great choice for your outdoor activities!
The rugged and waterproof Garmin eTrex Vista HCx is an ideal starting point into the handheld GPS arena. Whether you’re looking for a GPS unit for your backpack, hunting pack or fishing box, or an emergency backup to your boat’s marine navigation system, the Vista has you covered. Its full color display is clear and easy-to-read, even in full sunlight. The 5.5 oz. unit features a molded grip and a sturdy case, and runs up to 25 hours on a set of 2 AA batteries.
The Vista lets you store up to 1,000 favorites, 20 routes, and 10 saved tracks for later use. Its high-sensitivity, WAAS-enabled receiver locates your position to within 10 feet, and the electronic compass and barometric altimeter help you stay on course. In geocaching mode, you can easily upload and pinpoint other people’s caches, mark and report your own caches with a special icon. It comes pre-loaded with North American basemap, and you can download additional waypoints and maps (like marine maps) from the optional Mapsource software. The eTrex Vista HCx is a great choice for your outdoor activities!
Clear ReceptionFeaturing a high-sensitivity, WAAS-enabled GPS receiver, the Garmin eTrex Vista HCx locks onto satellite signals quickly and maintains accuracy even in urban areas or densely covered forest, perfect for outdoor enthusiasts.
Sunlight-readable Color DisplayThe crisp 256-color display provides stunning detailing and brightness for improved readability even in direct sunlight.
Handy FeaturesThe built-in barometric altimeter and electronic compass keep elevation and direction information close at hand, perfect for hikers and climbers.
USB Port and microSD Card ExpandabilityAdd more maps, street routing and POIs onto your microSD card! With the USB port, downloading data from your PC is a snap.
Superior Battery LifeThe Garmin eTrex Vista HCx provides up to 28 hours of operation time on 2 AA batteries for more hours of outdoor enjoyment.
WaterproofFeaturing IPX7 level water resistance, the Garmin eTrex Vista HCx withstands immersion in 1 meter of water for 30 minutes, preventing damages caused by splashing water or torrential rain.