garmin etrex venture hc gps receiver
etrex venture hc is an essential for any outdoor excursion . it features a high-sensitivity gps receiver for peak performance in any environment and includes 24 megabytes mb of internal memory a detailed basemap and crisp color screen . an essential for any outdoor excursion . the h series marries high-sensitivity gps with full-featured mapping for a superb portable receiver . basemap contains lakes rivers cities interstates national and state highways and coastlines . make trip planning simple for your next outdoor adventure with the included mapsource trip and waypoint manager . proven performance and full-featured mapping clear reception the garmin etrex venture hc helps you navigate through the toughest terrain . the unit is equipped with a high-sensitivity waas-enabled gps receiver which 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 traipsing through thick woods or strolling near tall buildings and trees you can count on the venture hc to help you find your way when you need it the most . intuitive operation at the same time the venture hc s easy-to-use menu lets you create and view waypoints up to 500 save and view 10 track logs access setup features and more . it even offers 24 mb of internal memory and a detailed basemap so you can load waypoints and routes from the included mapsource trip amp waypoint manager software and add map detail from garmin s entire line of optional mapsource mapping products . besides appreciating its small size outdoorsmen will also be happy with the venture hc s unique button layout with five buttons located on either side of the unit . the benefits of this design are twofold first the venture hc is a breeze to operate with just one hand and second with the buttons on both sides of the unit the bulk of the front is dedicated to the 256-color sunlight-readable tft display . this makes it easy to distinguish map details regardless of the time of day . comprehensive basemap the venture hc s americas recreational basemap meanwhile contains lakes rivers cities interstates national and state highways railroads and coastlines -- in short a host of helpful details for your outdoor adventures . the map covers the united states canada mexico and central and south america . and more ... other details include an ipx7 waterproof housing a built-in patch antenna a usb interface a hunt fish calendar sun and moon information and a geocaching mode . the venture hc which runs for up to 14 hours on a pair of aa batteries not included measures 2.2 by 4.2 by 1.2 inches w x h x d and is backed by a one-year warranty . trip and waypoint manager make trip planning simple for your next outdoor adventure with the included mapsource trip and waypoint manager . this computer software allows you to transfer waypoints routes and tracks between your garmin device and your computer . for reference trip and waypoint manager provides general worldwide maps that include interstates motorways political boundaries principal cities and towns oceans and other general reference details to place your gps data in context . what s in the box etrex venture hc basemap mapsource trip amp waypoint manager software usb cable wrist strap quick start guide user s manual .