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title: "Garmin GPSMAP 62St Handheld GPS Navigator"
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# IPX7 waterproof rugged design 3-axis tilt-compensated compass 100K topo maps preloaded Garmin GPSMAP 62St Handheld GPS Navigator

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## Summary

> 🧭 Own the Trail, Never Miss a Beat

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Garmin GPSMAP 62St Handheld GPS Navigator by garmin
- **How much does it cost?** HK$3347 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- garmin enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted garmin brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Navigate with Precision:** 3-axis electronic compass and barometric altimeter deliver pinpoint accuracy for every adventure.
- • **Seamless Map Integration:** Supports BirdsEye Satellite Imagery and Custom Maps for personalized, high-detail navigation—stay ahead of the pack.
- • **Sunlight-Readable Display:** 2.6-inch, 65K color transflective screen ensures crystal-clear visibility even under direct sunlight.
- • **Rugged & Ready for Anything:** IPX7 waterproof rating and durable build mean this GPS thrives in rain, mud, and rugged terrain.
- • **Built-In Topographic Mastery:** Comprehensive 100K topographic maps of the U.S. plus worldwide basemap with shaded relief—explore beyond limits.

## Overview

The Garmin GPSMAP 62ST is a rugged, waterproof handheld navigator featuring a 2.6-inch sunlight-readable color display, a 3-axis tilt-compensated compass, and a barometric altimeter. It comes preloaded with detailed 100K topographic maps of the continental U.S. and a worldwide basemap with shaded relief. Designed for serious outdoor enthusiasts, it supports BirdsEye Satellite Imagery and Custom Maps, offering unparalleled precision and versatility for hiking, climbing, and geocaching.

## Description

The Garmin GPSMAP 62ST Waterproof Handheld Navigator with 100K Topo Maps features a 3-axis tilt-compensated compass, a barometric altimeter, preloaded 100K topo maps and supports Custom Maps, BirdsEye Satellite imagery (subscription required) and photo navigation. Rugged and waterproof, this navigator employs a quad helix antenna for unparalleled reception, has a high-speed USB connection, a sleek new design and connects wirelessly to compatible Garmin handhelds. It comes with built-in U.S. 100k topographic data for the continental U.S. and a worldwide basemap with shaded relief — all the tools for serious climbing or hiking. Map detail includes national, state and local parks and forests, along with terrain contours, elevation information, trails, rivers, lakes and points of interest.

Review: Better Than Expected - After reading many of the reviews here, I was expecting to have some issues with the 62s, but I went ahead and bought it because a friend had one and it passed his high standards. So far, I've only had one small problem with it. I got the 62s to replace my 60csx because I wanted a better device for geocaching. In that regard, it is a vast improvement over the 60csx. I used to have to take my smart phone with me and use both devices to find a cache. Now, the 62s has all the information I need. When I got the device, I plugged into my OS X computer and brought up Base Camp. It immediately told me there was a software update. I had to download an app from Garmin to do the update. After doing so, the upgrade was a breeze. I also uploaded a non-garmin map to it using Garmin Map Install without any issues. Some reviews complained of a difficult interface. After the 60csx, I found it easy to use. It only took me a few minutes to get comfortable with it. Full disclosure: I have 40+ years programming experience and was the go to guy to assemble toys at Christmas. The interface is more complex as there are more options. For regular use, you generally don't have to access them. A nice improvement is the ability to customize the interface. I dropped several screens from the standard rotation making it easier to get to the ones I want. The only problem I have with the interface appears to be a bug in paging. At the completion of a search for a geocache that I decide to cancel by selecting Stop, I can't navigate to another page. When I press Page, I see all the other pages and can select one. When I do, it just returns to the compass page. The way around the problem is to select the compass page first. After that, it works fine. My friends 62s doesn't do this. I also read about complaints about the case creaking. I don't have this problem with mine. This may have been something they fixed in production since the product came out. I also read complaints about the battery level indicator going from full charge to no charge quickly. I've only discharged it once. The device was at full charge when I started out on my last outing. I wasn't checking the charge as I went along until I got a message that the batteries were low and that the back light would be turned off. At that point, the charge was down to two bars. I continued to use it for about an hour until it got down to one bar. At that point, I put in new batteries. I'm guessing I could have used it for a while longer before they went completely dead. Overall, I didn't find the performance any better or worse than my 60csx. I use alkaline batteries and my usual practice is to always carry an extra set with me when I'm out with the device. There appears to be one drawback in comparison to the 60csx when using the device to feed coordinates to a camera. They still supply a cable to do that, but it plugs into the USB port. From the look of the cable, it would stick straight out of the device like any other USB cable so you have to leave the flap open. My concern is that it would get in the way and be subject to getting bent. The cable for the 60csx plugged into another socket and came out at a right angle to the device. Another disadvantage of the new cable is that the other end is just bare wires. You would have to solder on a connector of your choice. My solution was to buy another GPS that mounted on my camera hot shoe. Even with the 60csx, the cable between the Garmin and the camera was a pain. In use, the 62s seems to lock onto to satellites faster than the 60csx and is slightly more accurate in zeroing in on a cache. These are just my opinions; I haven't done any formal testing. With both devices, I had problems in heavy tree cover. Overall this device is a vast improvement over the 60csx for the purpose of geocaching. My only complaint is the problem with the page switching,which hopefully can be fixed.
Review: All-around great GPS - I absolutely love this GPS. I've used a Garmin Oregon 300, Garmin Etrex and vista, Garmin gpsmap 60Csx and a Garmin Rino 530 and this GPS is better than all of them. The accuracy is great on this, usually around 9 ft regardless of whether or not I'm under tree cover or near large metal objects. The unit is also incredibly sensitive and does a good job measuring speed whether walking (slow pace to fast pace), biking, or driving in the car. The screen is very easy to see in direct, bright sunlight or at night. The paperless geocaching is amazing. So far, I have mostly used it for geocaching and it generally takes me directly to the cache. There is a menu bar that allows you to add shortcuts you easily jump to by using the quit and page keys, which makes switching from map to compass, to geocaches to elevation plot extremely easy, especially while riding a bicycle. I had trouble navigating the touch-screen oregon on my bike, and this gpsmap 62s is a breeze. The only issue I have had with this GPS was when I updated to the 2.70 software. It was loaded on, booted up then turned off after about 30 seconds to a minute. I reset the gps (by using the appropriate button combination, I don't remember what it is at the moment) and since I reset it, everything has worked perfectly. I took this unit hiking yesterday and it tracked my route/elevation very accurately. A lot of people have complained about this unit "squeaking". Yes, mine squeaks too. Only near the power button, and only on the side the power button is on. I guess this would be a personal preference, but the squeaking doesn't bother me at all. The gps still feels very rugged and tough. I took this out in the pouring rain and since the unit isn't broken, I'm assuming the waterproofing isn't comprised by the squeak. Also, I feel that the whole squeaking thing has been way over dramatized. To me it's not a big deal at all. I've only used the 60 csx once, but from what I've read about it, it seems that this gps is just as accurate (if not more so) than the 60 csx. If you're into geocaching, I would highly recommend this unit because you can utilize the paperless geocaching, which is incredibly convenient. Previously I had used my phone to view logs/hints, but there is no way I would have been geocaching in the rain if I had to lug my cell phone with me. All around amazing gps unit, especially if a little squeak doesn't bother you.

## Features

- 2.6 in. transflective, 65-K color TFT display
- Built-in 100K topographic data for continental U.S.
- Barometric altimeter
- Electronic Tilt-compensated, 2-axis compass
- Waterproof (IPX7); 160 x 240 display resolution
- Rugged, waterproof navigator with 2.6-inch, sunlight-readable, 65-K color TFT screen and 160 x 240 pixel resolution
- Three-axis, tilt-compensated electronic compass and barometric altimeter for precise bearing and altitude measurements
- 100k topographic data for the U.S. and worldwide basemap with shaded relief; add a wide array of topographic, marine and road maps
- Supports BirdsEye Satellite Imagery (subscription required) for integrating satellite images with your maps
- Compatible with Custom Maps, free software that transforms paper and electronic maps into downloadable maps for your device

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B003IHV6Z0 |
| Batteries | 2 AA batteries required. |
| Best Sellers Rank | #353,802 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #401 in Handheld GPS Units |
| Color | One Color |
| Connectivity technologies | USB |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (773) |
| Date First Available | June 2, 2010 |
| Department | mens |
| Human Interface Input | Buttons |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | Yes |
| Item Weight | 9.6 ounces |
| Item model number | GPSMAP62ST |
| Manufacturer | Garmin |
| OS | Windows |
| Other display features | CE |
| Product Dimensions | 1.4 x 2.4 x 6.3 inches |
| RAM | 500 MB |
| Scanner Resolution | 160 x 240 |
| Special features | Explore the Terrain, Get Your Bearings |
| Whats in the box | Garmin GPSMAP 62ST handheld navigator, USB cable, and user manual |

## Product Details

- **Battery Life:** 20 Hours
- **Brand:** Garmin
- **Connectivity Technology:** USB
- **Included Components:** Garmin GPSMAP 62ST handheld navigator, USB cable, and user manual
- **Map Type:** Street;Topographical
- **Model Name:** 62st
- **Mounting Type:** Wrist Mount, found in image
- **Screen Size:** 2.6 Inches
- **Special Feature:** Explore the Terrain, Get Your Bearings
- **Vehicle Service Type:** Car, Truck, Motorcycle, Bicycle, etc.

## Images

![Garmin GPSMAP 62St Handheld GPS Navigator - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/619NrwgZ1PL.jpg)
![Garmin GPSMAP 62St Handheld GPS Navigator - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71T162Gy9rL.jpg)
![Garmin GPSMAP 62St Handheld GPS Navigator - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71RpSfJKn9L.jpg)
![Garmin GPSMAP 62St Handheld GPS Navigator - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71ZsMbh8TdL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Edition** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: If i was going to bury 80 million dollars in the New Mexico desert, would this device display the exact gps coordinates in degrees where the $'s burie**
A: Caribbean island, sure! NM desert would be more dicey. :-)Seriously, though, it depends on what you mean by "exact." One of the fields you can display is "GPS Accuracy." Depending on weather conditions, terrain, satellite locations at the moment, and local EM interference, I've seen that number vary from 170 feet to as little as 7. Most of the time in my location and conditions it is 15 to 35 feet. If you stand in the same place for a while you will get a "splotch" of "tracks" as it keeps redetermining your location. The center average of a few dozen readings over the course of an hour should be pretty close, within a few feet I'd think. If you are in winding canyons, near steep mesas, or in other unfavorable conditions YMMV.

**Q: can I insert sd card in the 62 base unit to load data**
A: No. The 62 does not have a slot for a memory card. The 62S does.

**Q: does this unit come preloaded with DETAILED topographic maps that include lakes, contour lines, rivers, roads etc etc.**
A: This product came with several maps preloaded, including the TOPO U.S. 100K.  I ordered the DVD separately for the Topo U.S. 24K because it has four times smaller resolution.  It contains everything you mentioned.  I believe the DVD for the 24K was about $100+ extra.  Once I got the DVD I initially could not figure how to load/download it to the 62st.  Fortunately the Garmin support pointed to free software that I needed downloaded to my PC before using the DVD.  Once the software and DVD were installed I was able to select a portion of the 24k map and transfer it to the 62st.  I was disappointed with the resolution of the 100k but the 24K is quite detailed.  Overall this unit has cost me more than I was planning to invest and has been less than impressive to use and fairly hard to learn.  It took me a couple of weeks to figure how to translate the deed description of my property to GPS coordinates and then translate it further into the modified format used by Garmin.  I also used Google maps to attempt to determine the coordinates for my property but note that again their format is different for how minutes and seconds of an angle are calculated.  I ended up with four translations before I got to an accurate mapping of the 62st - it was quite frustrating for a while.Good luck.  Perhaps you are more experienced with this type of equipment.  It is my first, but I'm quite skilled with a map and compass.  Using the unit through thick brush where I could neither see very far ahead or walk very far in a straight line was quite disappointing.  Finally to locate one of my property boundaries it was actually necessary to revert to a compass and step off about 1/4 mile.  Again perhaps this says more about me being a novice user than the actual unit and map.

**Q: What is the difference between the st and s, I can't seem to find out what is offered. I want the compass and altimeter.**
A: ... and both have a compass and _barometric_ altimeter.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Better Than Expected
*by W***E on June 9, 2013*

After reading many of the reviews here, I was expecting to have some issues with the 62s, but I went ahead and bought it because a friend had one and it passed his high standards. So far, I've only had one small problem with it. I got the 62s to replace my 60csx because I wanted a better device for geocaching. In that regard, it is a vast improvement over the 60csx. I used to have to take my smart phone with me and use both devices to find a cache. Now, the 62s has all the information I need. When I got the device, I plugged into my OS X computer and brought up Base Camp. It immediately told me there was a software update. I had to download an app from Garmin to do the update. After doing so, the upgrade was a breeze. I also uploaded a non-garmin map to it using Garmin Map Install without any issues. Some reviews complained of a difficult interface. After the 60csx, I found it easy to use. It only took me a few minutes to get comfortable with it. Full disclosure: I have 40+ years programming experience and was the go to guy to assemble toys at Christmas. The interface is more complex as there are more options. For regular use, you generally don't have to access them. A nice improvement is the ability to customize the interface. I dropped several screens from the standard rotation making it easier to get to the ones I want. The only problem I have with the interface appears to be a bug in paging. At the completion of a search for a geocache that I decide to cancel by selecting Stop, I can't navigate to another page. When I press Page, I see all the other pages and can select one. When I do, it just returns to the compass page. The way around the problem is to select the compass page first. After that, it works fine. My friends 62s doesn't do this. I also read about complaints about the case creaking. I don't have this problem with mine. This may have been something they fixed in production since the product came out. I also read complaints about the battery level indicator going from full charge to no charge quickly. I've only discharged it once. The device was at full charge when I started out on my last outing. I wasn't checking the charge as I went along until I got a message that the batteries were low and that the back light would be turned off. At that point, the charge was down to two bars. I continued to use it for about an hour until it got down to one bar. At that point, I put in new batteries. I'm guessing I could have used it for a while longer before they went completely dead. Overall, I didn't find the performance any better or worse than my 60csx. I use alkaline batteries and my usual practice is to always carry an extra set with me when I'm out with the device. There appears to be one drawback in comparison to the 60csx when using the device to feed coordinates to a camera. They still supply a cable to do that, but it plugs into the USB port. From the look of the cable, it would stick straight out of the device like any other USB cable so you have to leave the flap open. My concern is that it would get in the way and be subject to getting bent. The cable for the 60csx plugged into another socket and came out at a right angle to the device. Another disadvantage of the new cable is that the other end is just bare wires. You would have to solder on a connector of your choice. My solution was to buy another GPS that mounted on my camera hot shoe. Even with the 60csx, the cable between the Garmin and the camera was a pain. In use, the 62s seems to lock onto to satellites faster than the 60csx and is slightly more accurate in zeroing in on a cache. These are just my opinions; I haven't done any formal testing. With both devices, I had problems in heavy tree cover. Overall this device is a vast improvement over the 60csx for the purpose of geocaching. My only complaint is the problem with the page switching,which hopefully can be fixed.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ All-around great GPS
*by B***T on October 18, 2010*

I absolutely love this GPS. I've used a Garmin Oregon 300, Garmin Etrex and vista, Garmin gpsmap 60Csx and a Garmin Rino 530 and this GPS is better than all of them. The accuracy is great on this, usually around 9 ft regardless of whether or not I'm under tree cover or near large metal objects. The unit is also incredibly sensitive and does a good job measuring speed whether walking (slow pace to fast pace), biking, or driving in the car. The screen is very easy to see in direct, bright sunlight or at night. The paperless geocaching is amazing. So far, I have mostly used it for geocaching and it generally takes me directly to the cache. There is a menu bar that allows you to add shortcuts you easily jump to by using the quit and page keys, which makes switching from map to compass, to geocaches to elevation plot extremely easy, especially while riding a bicycle. I had trouble navigating the touch-screen oregon on my bike, and this gpsmap 62s is a breeze. The only issue I have had with this GPS was when I updated to the 2.70 software. It was loaded on, booted up then turned off after about 30 seconds to a minute. I reset the gps (by using the appropriate button combination, I don't remember what it is at the moment) and since I reset it, everything has worked perfectly. I took this unit hiking yesterday and it tracked my route/elevation very accurately. A lot of people have complained about this unit "squeaking". Yes, mine squeaks too. Only near the power button, and only on the side the power button is on. I guess this would be a personal preference, but the squeaking doesn't bother me at all. The gps still feels very rugged and tough. I took this out in the pouring rain and since the unit isn't broken, I'm assuming the waterproofing isn't comprised by the squeak. Also, I feel that the whole squeaking thing has been way over dramatized. To me it's not a big deal at all. I've only used the 60 csx once, but from what I've read about it, it seems that this gps is just as accurate (if not more so) than the 60 csx. If you're into geocaching, I would highly recommend this unit because you can utilize the paperless geocaching, which is incredibly convenient. Previously I had used my phone to view logs/hints, but there is no way I would have been geocaching in the rain if I had to lug my cell phone with me. All around amazing gps unit, especially if a little squeak doesn't bother you.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by F***S on August 30, 2012*

ottimo prodotto in una categoria in continua evoluzione, attenzione questo è il modello di punta senza cartografia precaricata (con un minimo di dimestichezza si trova facilmente online da scaricare anche la versione open source) e senza la fotocamera integrata. Secondo me è il miglior modello per chi non ama il touch screen (montana) e non vuole spendere centinaia di euro in piu per fotocamera e mappe precaricate. E' estremamente pratico e sembra robusto, ottimi i tasti grossi utilizzabili anche coi guanti, la durata delle batterie (comuni stilo) a me dura piu di tre giorni. A dire il vero utilizzandolo solo quando 'serve' potrebbero durare molto di piu. Prende egregiamente il segnale e in modo rapido. Non lo ho usato in auto come navigatore (credo che non sarebbe il massimo soprattutto con la cartografia open source) ma solo in trekking. Uniche pecche: -schermo che mi si è già un po rigato (immaginarsi il modello touch screen...) -funzioni 'avanzate' richiedono secondo me un po di studio sul manuale online, intuitive invece le funzioni base. Consigliato

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