Magellan Explorist® 310

Are you looking for an affordable, yet convenient and durable GPS receiver?

Look no further than a receiver that's easy to use, such as the Magellan Explorist® 310 which retails at $235.46. The Magellan Explorist 310 is ready to use right out of the box and weighs 1 pound, with a shipping weight of 3 pounds.; making a great gift idea.

Here's where convenience comes into play -- it's pre-loaded with the World Edition map, that provides the user with a road network in the United States, Canada, Western Europe, and Australia in addition to major roads throughout the rest of the world. Also included with the pre-loaded map are water features, urban and rural land use, and city centers. Optional Topographic maps are available for download as well.

Worried about being able to read the screen in direct sunlight? A transreflective screen allows you to. Alas, to pinpoint an exact location, the SiRFstarIII GPS chipset provides an accuracy of 10-15 feet (3-5 meters). To ensure longevity, the device is powered by two AA batteries which will give you 18 hours of uninterrupted use.

Other attributes of the Explorist are that it's waterproof and submersible (IPX-7), all while being packed into a small and attractive handheld form. You also have the option of hanging it around your neck, as it comes with the Magellan lanyard that you can attach to your pack with the built-in carabiner hook.

This device really encompasses both a compass and a map. You can access the dashboard screen that shows a mini-compass for quick reference and customizable navigation data fields, such as latitude, longitude, heading, bearing, distance to end, trip odometer, among others.

You can view your active track, mark your starting point with a waypoint and easily navigate back to that location when your adventures come to a conclusion.

All of these unmatchable attributes make this GPS device the perfect aid to your outdoor adventures!