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Whether you’re hiking, hunting, climbing, geocaching, kayaking or mountain biking, explore more by using this premium, rugged handheld with a 3” color display, preloaded maps and multiple frequencies for our most accurate position to date.

No squinting necessary with this large, sunlight-readable color display.

Multi-band technology and expanded GNSS satellite support guide the way in challenging locations.

Maps as pretty as a picture and just as detailed —without a subscription.

Having Active Weather is like having your own personal weather forecaster on your journey1.

Explore more with up to 36 hours of battery life in GPS mode and up to 450 hours in Expedition mode.

1. Bright sunlight is no problem with the high-resolution 2.2” screen.
2. Head out more often with up to 168 hours of battery life.
3. Into geocaching? Get automatic updates from Geocaching Live to find your next cache.
4. Plan trips and more when you pair with the Garmin Explore^™ smart-device app.
5. Need accurate tracking? You got it, even in challenging environments with multi-GNSS support.
6. Keep your bearings with the digital compass so you’re always on course.

• Worldwide basemap

• 8 megapixel autofocus camera with automatic geotagging
• High-sensitivity GPS and GLONASS receiver with quad helix antenna
• 1-year BirdsEye Satellite Imagery subscription
• 3-axis compass with barometric altimeter
• Wireless connectivity via Bluetooth® technology¹ or ANT+®

• Find your way effortlessly with the GPS 12H handheld’s high-sensitivity GPS receiver
• GPS 12H acquires satellite signals quickly and tracks your location in challenging conditions, such as heavy tree cover or deep canyons.
• It’s water resisent (IPX7) to withstand the accidental dunk or splash in the lake. Whether on water or land.
• The GPS 12H can save up to 1,000 waypoints and 100 tracks so you can easily navigate back to them
• It’s high-contrast monochrome display with built-in backlight makes it easy to read, regardless of the time of day.
• To transfer data to your device, GPS 12H easily connects to your computer via USB and serial.

For boaters and watersports enthusiasts who want to run with the best, the rugged GPSMAP 78s features a 3-axis compass, barometric altimeter, crisp color mapping, high-sensitivity receiver, new molded rubber side grips, plus a microSD™ card slot for loading additional maps. And it floats!

GPSMAP 78s comes with built-in worldwide basemap, so you can navigate anywhere with ease. And, like the rest of the 78-series, 78s is IPX7 waterproof and even floats in water.

GPSMAP 78s 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.

With GPSMAP 78s you can share your waypoints, tracks, routes and geocaches wirelessly other compatible device users. Now you can send the location of your favorite fishing spot to a friend to find. Sharing data is easy. Just press “send” to transfer your information to similar units.

With its high-sensitivity, WAAS-enabled GPS receiver and HotFix™ satellite prediction, GPSMAP 78s 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 78s to help you find your way when you need it the most.

Adding more maps is easy with Garmin's wide array of detailed marine, topographic and road maps, available on microSD card. Conveniently 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). The card slot is located inside the waterproof battery compartment, so you don't have to worry about getting it wet. GPSMAP 78s 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 78s is compatible with Custom Maps, free software that transforms paper and electronic maps into downloadable maps for your device.

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.

GPSMAP 78s 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 78s stores and displays key information, including location, terrain, difficulty, hints and descriptions, which means no more manually entering coordinates and paper print outs! Simply upload the GPX file to your unit and start hunting for caches. Slim and lightweight, 78s is the perfect companion for all your outdoor pursuits.

GPSMAP 78s: Colorful maps, durable design and buoyant – everything a mariner needs.

• Rugged, purpose-built portable navigator with built-in GPS/GLONASS receiver and 5-inch sunlight-readable screen
• Intuitive, simple touchscreen operation and single power button make getting around the display a cinch
• 3D Vision perspective view shows terrain, obstacles, airport environment, optional traffic, nearest airport and more
• Wireless cockpit connectivity via Connext® streams weather and traffic from compatible devices
• Cut the cord and database prices with Wi-Fi® database downloads and the affordable Garmin Navigation Database

1. Bright sunlight is no problem with the high-resolution 2.2” screen.
2. Head out for longer trips with unlimited battery life when used in sunny 75,000 lux conditions.
3. Want next-level positional accuracy? You got it with multi-band GPS.
4. Plan trips and more when you pair with the Garmin Explore^™ smart-device app.
5. Keep your bearings with the digital compass so you’re always on course.
6. Don’t worry about the weather. It’s water-resistant and rated to IPX7.