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Magellan 500 GPS: Best Water Resistant GPS for Hiking


The Explorist 500 is waterproof, handheld GPS device which comes with USB data port. It also has a 16 MB of inbuilt memory.
This GPS device comes with the map of North America in 8 MB; the rest space is free for buying new maps. The detailed maps come with roads, streets, waterways, parks, and much more.
You can get unlimited secure digital (SD) card expansion. It is used for adding new maps via the Web or CD.
The device comes with a screen that is sunlight readable because of high-contrast, backlit Liquid Crystal Display (LCD). You will also get a rechargeable Li-ion battery pack. This GPS device comes with a 1-year warranty.

More about the features of Explorist 500:


The Explorist 500 can save 5 track log files, 500 points of interests and 20 routes.
This device features an area calculator which is useful in determining the accurate distance between saved POIs (Points of Interests). This feature comes in quite handy when you want to follow some hiking trails.
The device also features convenient hunting and fishing function. It will provide you with the best hunting and fishing times according to the coordinates. Additionally, it will also provide the rising and setting times for the moon and sun.

Download Free Explorist GPS software:

EasyGPS is a simple and free way to download Explorist GPS software. It also helps in uploading and downloading routes, tracks and Waypoints to/from computer and GPS device.
You can Backup all your favourite Points Of Interests ( POIs). You can also create and send Geocaches and Waypoints to your GPS device. It will also help you to print a map of your GPS tracklog.

How to Get Explorist 500 maps?

The EasyGPS allows you to download Geocaching GPX. It will also allow you to download LOC files directly to your Explorist 500 device.

The Explorist with the help of its maps is a perfect device for calculating farm acreage, business or ranch. You will have to learn a little bit about how to calculate the area with EasyGPS.

You can also Geotag your photos; it helps you remember the location of your photos. You can directly post on Google Earth and Flikr.

Need for Explorist 500 Drivers:


The Explorist 500 drivers are the small programs which are required for the smooth working of the device. The drivers also help in preventing crashes and malfunctions. The driver updates help in prolonging the useful life of the device.

Some of the other top handheld devices are:


Magellan manufactures many great devices. Top Explorist devices are featured below:

Magellan Explorist 500LE:

The device has got the colour map of North America with easy to view maps. The device will show you the roads, streets, rivers, greenways, waterways, airports and all other Points of Interests.

The device allows you to save 5 tracklogs, 20 routes and 500 points of interests in its 8 MB of available memory. This GPS device supports an
An external SD card, so you can store an unlimited amount of data.

The GeoCaching allows you in downloading coordinate directly from the internet to your device.

Magellan Explorist 310:


The Magellan Explorist 310 is a handheld GPS receiver with a 2.2-inch screen which is sunlight readable. The device can accept GPX files with 50 routes and 1,000 Waypoints, 10,000 Geocaches.

The user can share online data with the online data sharing feature. This GPS device comes with preloaded maps of the world. You also get accurate area calculation, fishing and hunting calendar, sun and moon setting time and much more.

It has got an extraordinary battery life of 18 hours. This handheld device will also provide you with other useful data like average speed, distance travelled, elevation gain etc.

Magellan Explorist 210:

 

Magellan Explorist 210 is a handheld waterproof device which comes with compact 14 channel WAAS GPS receiver with rugged design for outdoor use.
The device has got 22 MB of memory for downloading maps and other digital content.
It has also got 10 MB built-in Basemap which includes streets, roads, parks, waterways and much more. The device comes with Magellan Geocache software.
It has got a precise 3-meter positioning. The device comes with a 1-year warranty.


Magellan Explorist 200:

 

The Magellan Explorist 200 comes with TrueFix technology. It has got 14 parallel channel EGNOS/WAAS enabled GPS receiver.
The device can store up to 20 routes, 500 Waypoints, and 5 tracklogs.
It has got easy one-button convenient use which makes its use simple.
The device has an LCD screen with a rubber-armoured, waterproof shell which can resist impacts.
It is suitable for all-terrain and conditions. If you're thinking of going on camping, hiking, fishing, hunting, mountain biking then this is the best device for you.

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