Garmin eTrex Summit HC: A Good Choice For Hunting Enthusiasts

| Friday, January 27, 2012
By Scott Jefferson


I have been doing outdoor trips for a long time now. Vacationing, and exploring the beauty of nature, is my passion. Each time I get the chance to take time off from work, I always plan on a trip somewhere far from the city. There, I love to camp out and wander around the wilderness. It goes without saying, I bring with me all necessary items that I will be using for my excursion. Spending time alone away from the hustle is essential. That's why I do much planning to make sure that my personal needs, safety and comfort are well taken care off.

Aside from the food, camping tents and other supplies, I can never forget to bring my Garmin eTrex Summit HC GPS navigation system. I believe that this device is of high importance outdoors, especially when you are by yourself and unfamiliar to your location. A GPS nav. system gives you a guide so that you won't be lost where ever you are going. It is such one of those most genious technologies ever made that makes life safer for people who love the outdoors.

I have owned my Summit HC for over a year now. Before I had been using an obsolete model made by Garmin. But when I heard about this model, I instantly fell in love with it. What makes this GPS navigation unit so impressive is its high-sensitivity antenna. Unlike its other predecessors, the Summit HC gets a a clear signal reception anywhere. It doesn't matter if you are in an open area or under the cover of thick trees. One thing is for sure, you will have a satellite signal on your Summit.

I also love the simplicity of its appearance. This GPS navigational device is pocket-sized, and it weighs not more than 6oz. Its buttons are located brilliantly on the sides for easy access, even by a gloved hand. It has a bright 256-color data screen, which makes it easier to view maps than outdated black and white screens. The unit is rugged and is also waterproof. I never have to wonder if ever it rains or if I accidentally drop it in the river. It runs on AA batteries, which are cheap and easy to carry a few extras. It can run up to 14 hours, which I believe is plenty. But always bring spares on your hike, just because.

The Summit HC has a 24MB internal memory, which you can utilize for saving waypoints, tracks, and maps. For this model, you can store up to 500 waypoints, 10 tracks, and 50 routes. You can also load new maps to your device aside from the default basemaps through MapSource. This product also installed additional features that any outdoor enthusiast can use from time to time. These would include the electronic compass and the barometric altimeter. The electronic compass is used to give your bearing information, even if you are just sitting or resting under a tree with pin-point accuracy. On the other hand, the altimeter can pinpoint your altitude by gauging the atmospheric pressure of your surroundings.

One more awesome feature, this GPS device is also WAAS-enabled. With this system installed, it allows your unit to pinpoint your location instantly and accurately. This is vital for any outdoor enthusiast. Garmin has undoubtedly hit the jackpot with this GPS device. The retail cost for this is worth all the benefits it provides. Aside from its user-friendly approach, it is also accurate in giving directions and locations. That's why I never leave for a road-trip without it.




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