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All you need to get started is a hand held GPS such as the
Garmin Handhelds ...and dress for the outdoors. The Garmin Colorado 400t rugged, advanced handheld is packed with detailed topographic maps for all your hiking adventures not to mention 3-D map view.
Related Model: Garmin Colorado 400C
Garmin eTrex Summit HC


The Garmin eTrex Venture HC features a high-sensitivity GPS receiver for peak performance in any environment and includes 23 megabytes (MB) of internal memory, a detailed basemap and crisp color screen.


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Garmin GPS eTrex Vista
Ideal for climbing and trekking, the compact Garmin eTrex Vista features a data basemap of North and South America along with an electronic compass and a barometric altimeter. A 24 megabyte internal memory capacity accepts downloaded mapping data from Garmin’s MapSource CD ROMs.
Related model: Garmin eTrex Summit HC


A staple among outdoor enthusiasts, the Garmin eTrex Summit HC features a high-sensitivity GPS receiver for peak performance in any environment and includes 24 megabytes (MB) of internal memory, a detailed basemap, crisp color screen, barometric altimeter and electronic compass. With its high-sensitivity, WAAS-enabled GPS receiver, eTrex Summit HC locates your position quickly and precisely and maintains its GPS location even in heavy cover and deep canyons... whether you're in deep woods or just near tall buildings and trees, you can count on Summit HC to help you find your way when you need it the most.