Features:

  • Sunlight-Readable 2.6" color display. Display size-1.43 x 2.15 inches and 2.6 inch diag (6.6 cm). Battery life-16 hours. Water rating IPX7
  • Expanded Internal Memory 8GB.Display resolution 160 x 240 pixels. Interface: high-speed USB and NMEA 0183 compatible
  • DUAL BATTERY SYSTEM Use with 2 traditional AA batteries (best with Polaroid AA batteries), or the optional rechargeable NiMH battery pack that can be charged while inside the device.Weight 8.1 oz (230 g) with batteries
  • Receive Smart Notifications* and pair with optional ANT+ sensors, such as heart rate monitor, Tempe temperature sensor, speed/cadence, or use to control your VIRB action camera (64s/64st only)
  • Wirelessly upload data to Garmin Connect and view on smartphone, plus share activities as they happen with Live Track (64s/64st only).3-axis compass with barometric altimeter.Routes:200
User friendly right out of the box.

Hi everyone. I wanted to provide this review because I spent several months researching many different brands of handheld GPS units. My search pointed me in the direction of this particular unit, specifically the 64ST model. I bought this unit to use during my long-term position as a pipeline inspector. I use this unit everyday for more than 9 hours a day collecting various bits of waypoints and information that I later rely upon to direct not only work but also to identify items that need attention. Having this unit has made my job not only easier but more enjoyable. I would highly suggest considering purchasing a Micro SD card to go hand-in-hand with the unit especially if you plan on collecting various waypoints and other information. The 100K topo maps that come with the unit are sufficient for my use, but I can certainly see where the 24K topas would be much more beneficial to those needing more specific ground details. Overall, the unit has been very reliable, the battery use is really not that bad especially given the features of the unit. If I use the unit for 9 hours a day straight without turning it off only using two typical AA batteries I can easily get three to four days out of the batteries. Regarding signal strength, I have never dropped more than 1 bar below maximum (but do keep in mind, I am usually on an open area of ground with little to no tree cover, so take this point for its face value. In terms of the units user-friendliness, right out of the box I was able to completely utilize the unit with no learning curve issues. For those who may be wondering, I am not the most technical person out there however a general knowledge of electronics in conjunction with the quick start guide helps. Regarding the free trial of the bird's-eye Maps: I most definitely plan on renewing my subscription. While it is an extra cost on a annual basis I can tell you that having those Maps available and at your fingertips while out in the field make quite the difference. Overall, I would most certainly recommend this unit with no Reserves at all. Simply put, the unit is functional, reliable, compact enough, and all-around easy-to-use.

Works very good as did the last two models I bought and ...

Works very good as did the last two models I bought and still have. Bought this for the GLONASS capabilities. I am a forester and can not live without a gps now. Use it mainly for boundary line placement and exact location identification when I am cruising woodlots. Also use it for corner pole identifacation so I can make tracks to be used by fellerbunchers in the woods. Buy the micro sd card with the aerial photos. Downloading them on there using base camp is a pain.

Great for hunting and hikers

I had used a older model for hunting for a couple years and never wanted to upgrade because none of the models I had tried had the use ability and simplicity of my old one. After trying this one I saw that it had the simplicity I was looking for and clear usage maps and the ability to quickly set a track mode to show where I had been and set way points easily. we hunt in the Rockies and with thick timber it can become hard to find landmarks to follow to and with 100s of trails it makes it easy to place way points at trail heads and at forks so when heading back for the night we can easily keep it on the easy to navigate trails in low light.

Great handheld GPS

This thing gets your location in 30 seconds. It is great. It is the base model but does what I need. Perfect! If you are considering this, just do it. If you want more bells and whistles, get the higher models.

A feature rich, reliable and accurate GPS system.

This is exactly what I needed for hunting in rugged areas. It picks up the satellites quickly and has the added bonus of auto updating once you install the Garmin software on your computer. I have found it to be accurate to within 10-12 feet, which for my purposes is perfect. The only lack is in the owners manual. Sometimes the procedure isn't explained in the online help section, however, a quick call gets you a professional, courteous tech advisor.

Great for paperless geocaching

I've been geocaching since 2003 and have owned several other Garmin handhelds including the 62s and the 60cx. I've never tried any of the touch screen models since they tended to be pricier and I am of the "old school". I am very pleased with the 64s since it is similar to the 62s with some added bells and whistles. Processor is amazingly fast. When I first turned it on the satellites knew where I was in about 10 seconds. It used to take 15 minutes sometimes for the 62s to figure out where it was if I went anywhere distant from the previous location. Also I love getting my emails and texts on the screen without taking out my phone from my bag. The price on Amazon was very good. It was a lot less than what I paid for my 62s years ago. So I am wondering if Garmin has something new coming up. The only thing I can think of to improve the GPSMAP series is to make the printing on the buttons more durable. I learned from my 60cx to use a case to cover the buttons since the print wears off quickly. Otherwise, it is my perfect gps unit.

I love this, very impressed.

Wow, still learning all the stuff this does. Much better antenna than my old ETrex Legend. I love that I can download topo maps to areas I am exploring. I got a lot to learn about all the features on this. I normally roam Big Cypress Preserve and Everglades National Park and have been doing it for almost thirty years now. This GPS seems to have no problem picking up a signal under the trees, though it is winter, so the foliage is a little thinner but not like in temperate climates. The carabiner is nice, I usually attach my GPS up on my shoulder so it has a better chance to pick up a signal, as the areas where I go usually have heavy tree cover, this one didn't have any problem clipping it onto my vest loop. I still carry maps and compass, and always will even though I am familiar with the area, because batteries do fail, and things fall into the water. I do a lot of wading :-)

Never get lost or turned around again.

I got this because I got turned around on a long hike that had no markers on the trails. I used it in the Smokey Mountains on a 5 day hike. One of the trails I wanted to use hadn't been used enough to leave a trail and disapeard at a river crossing. The GPS showed the trail ! So I just followed.the highlighted trial on the GPS for the next 3 miles threw several more river crossings and no visible trail until it came out on a camping aria, also marked on the GPS. You .can't get lost with this thing . I later learned that the trail had been rerouted due to the 5 or so river crossi nags and piggybacked a trail of another name to the campsite. So we got to see many stone structures that were amazing that so many others would have missed. The battery lasted the entire 5 days and held up to the non-stop rain with no issues. Defently get one if you are a hiker !

Good solid gps

The unit and the amazon customer service are both excellent. The unit does everything plus some of what I need and hasn't lost signal on me yet the several times I've had it in the field so far which is all I can ask of it. I ordered a 32 GB micro SD card and am good to go for what I figure will be many years excellent build quality and finish. The birdseye and the topo maps are very helpful and easy to use and the basecamp program it all syncs up to on the computer works great. Plan out where you are going download the map send it to unit and head out. I'd recommend this gps to anyone needing a good solid unit for a reasonable price I've had cheaper ones that I've returned after one day the extra cost is worth it and necessary in my opinion if you do any kind of wilderness hunting or hiking, biking etc I'd put my faith in the unit not only getting me in easier and logging my trip but getting me home safely to my family. Only feature I haven't tested is the waterproof claim I'm sure it is it seems sealed up expect it to perform. Ordered Wednesday afternoon picked up at my local ups store Friday morning with prime next day shipping and had it to test on the hunting trip I had planed for the weekend. Buy it and enjoy.

GPSMAP 64s Makes the Grade

If you are considering upgrading to a new GPSr, or if you are looking for your first purchase, Garmin's GPSMAP 64s is the best unit for your dollar. It is full of features that everyone from the casual outdoorsman to the soldier in the field will find useful and fill their needs. Users of the previous 60 and 62 models will be right at home with the latest version of Garmin's GPSMAP series. The interface and software is exactly the same as that as the 62 series with nothing new to learn. New users will find it easy pick up after a quick read through the manual and a little time operating it. The menus are fairly intuitive, but might take some time to get familiar with navigating them and finding your way back to certain options. Never fear though, there are infinite resources available on the internet should a question arise! Major improvements made to this unit are all under the hood. The new quad helix antenna allows you to get a very swift fix on your position by utilizing signals from not only GPS but also from the Russian GLONASS satellite constellation. The unit's improved three axis electronic compass accurately points at North (True, Maganetic, Grid, or User Defined North are available settings) no matter how the unit is held. The compass on the 64s makes a significant improvement on its predecessor's. It has Bluetooth and ANT+ support allowing you to connect to your cell phone and other accessories like a heart rate monitor or temperature sensor, as well as the option to recharge its batteries without removing them from the unit. Geocachers will be happy to find that it comes preloaded with a great many worldwide caches from geocaching.com, making it easy to pick up and search for a cache whenever the mood strikes. A built in barometric altimeter makes it easy to track your elevation changes while also monitoring trends in pressure changes. I recently took it hiking through the mountains of Eastern Europe, and with it loaded with free maps from Open Street Maps I never once questioned my location. It had no problem finding a route along a hiking trail while simultaneously recording my elevation changes and pointing me to geocaches along the way. I highly recommend this unit to anyone who wants to have a quality piece of equipment that will keep them on course anywhere in the world. A few things that could be improved are the following: -Compared to previous models the battery life is rather short. This can be mitigated by turning off GLONASS and WAAS reception, as well as turning down the back lighting. Throw and extra set of AA's in your pack as a contingency. -One of the great things about this unit is that the user can choose from many different coordinate systems (Lat/Long, MGRS, UTM, etc) but did not support the less popular systems as much as the more common. If you are a radio amateur you will be disappointed to find that it will only give you a Maidenhead Locator grid out to six digits, making the extended locator unavailable whereas it gives a ten digit MGRS grid. -The screen is rather low resolution, and while for the price I'm not expecting an Apple Retina display, I do think it could stand to be a bit better and a bit larger. All in all this is a great piece of tech to have. It is well worth the money and you will use it over and over. Just remember, all technology will fail eventually, and no GPSr is a substitute for a good map and compass as well as knowing how to use them.

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