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bullet Review Garmin GPS 72 Handheld GPS
 
 
Pros: best companion for navigation
Cons: reception problems
Garmin GPS 72 Handheld
 
Technical Details

• 12-channel handheld land/marine GPS receiver
• WAAS-enabled for 3-meter accuracy
• 1 MB built-in memory for points of interest storage (not map compatible)
• 500 user waypoints with name and graphic symbol; 50 reversible routes
• Floatable, waterproof to 1 meter; built-in celestial time tables for best time to fish
 
 
The Garmin GPS 72 is a solid, low-cost solution for land or marine navigation designed to provide precise GPS positioning using correction data obtained from the Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS). This handheld GPS unit can provide position accuracy to less than three meters, while being rugged, water-resistant, and unsinkable--making it perfect for fishing outings, whether you are boating or hiking. The GPS 72 also features course and speed filtering, an automatic track log with up to 10 savable tracks that let you retrace your path in both directions, and a trip computer that provides odometer, stopped time, moving and overall averages, total time, max speed, and more.

The GPS 72 is a 12-channel, handheld GPS receiver with a built-in quad helix antenna. It has nine keys located on the front of the unit that allow the user to quickly access all of the unit's functions. Designed with the outdoor user in mind, this Garmin GPS unit weighs a light 7.5 ounces and measures a pocket-sized 2.7 x 1.2 x 6.2 inches (WxDxH). The GPS 72 is waterproof to IPX7 standards, meaning it can be submerged down to one meter of water for up to 30 minutes, floats, and is rugged enough to endure the most trying use.