Garmin GPSMAP® 79s Marine Handheld GPS

Model: 010-02635-00

Rugged, floating, water-resistant (IPX6 — unit level only) handheld GPS with a high-resolution color display and scratch-resistant, fogproof glass

Increased memory to save and track 10,000 waypoints, 250 routes and 300 fit activities

Supports multiple satellite constellations (GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS and SBAS) for reliable tracking around the world

Includes worldwide basemap

Built-in 3-axis tilt-compensated electronic compass shows heading while standing still

Barometric altimeter tracks changes in pressure to pinpoint your precise altitude

Battery life: up to 20 hours in GPS mode

Cast off confidently with the GPSMAP® 79s marine GPS handheld. This rugged, floating handheld features a sunlight-readable, high-resolution color display that is fogproof and scratch-resistant. You get access to a range of satellite constellations, so you get more reliable, accurate tracking around the world. Navigate wherever your adventures take you with the worldwide basemap. With more memory than previous models, you can save and track 10,000 waypoints and 250 routes. Keep your bearings with the built-in compass.

This handheld is water-resistant (IPX7) with a high-resolution color display you can read in the sun. The glass is even scratch-resistant and fogproof.

If rough waters come and the handheld goes overboard, don’t worry. This device floats.

User-replaceable AA batteries (not included) provide up to 19 hours of battery life in GPS tracking mode.

With support for multiple satellite constellations — such as GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS and SBAS — you’ll get accurate, reliable tracking and positioning around the world.

More memory than previous models means you can save and track 10,000 waypoints, 250 routes and 300 fitness activity files.

The 3-axis tilt-compensated electronic compass shows your heading — even while the boat is standing still.

Specifications

General

PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS 2.67” x 6.85” x 1.67” (6.77 x 17.40 x 4.23 cm)

DISPLAY SIZE 1.5″W x 2.5″H (3.8 x 6.3 cm); 3″ diag (7.6 cm)

DISPLAY RESOLUTION 240 x 400 pixels

DISPLAY TYPE transflective, 65K color TFT

WEIGHT 9.95 oz (282g) with batteries

BATTERY TYPE 2 AA batteries (not included); NiMH or Lithium recommended

BATTERY LIFE up to 19 hours

WATER RATING IPX7

MIL-STD-810 yes (thermal, shock, water); bare unit only

HIGH-SENSITIVITY RECEIVER Yes

INTERFACE high speed microUSB and NMEA 0183 compatible

MEMORY/HISTORY 8 GB (user space varies based on included mapping on sc version)

Maps & Memory

PRELOADED MAPS No

ABILITY TO ADD MAPS Yes

basemap Yes

AUTOMATIC ROUTING (TURN BY TURN ROUTING ON ROADS) FOR OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES Yes (with optional mapping for detailed roads)

MAP SEGMENTS 15000

INCLUDES DETAILED HYDROGRAPHIC FEATURES (COASTLINES, LAKE/RIVER SHORELINES, WETLANDS AND PERENNIAL AND SEASONAL STREAMS) Yes (downloadable from Garmin Express™)

INCLUDES SEARCHABLE POINTS OF INTERESTS (PARKS, CAMPGROUNDS, SCENIC LOOKOUTS AND PICNIC SITES) Yes (downloadable from Garmin Express™)

DISPLAYS NATIONAL, STATE AND LOCAL PARKS, FORESTS, AND WILDERNESS AREAS Yes (downloadable from Garmin Express™)

EXTERNAL MEMORY STORAGE yes (32 GB max microSD™ card, not included)

WAYPOINTS/FAVORITES/LOCATIONS 10000

TRACKS 250

TRACK LOG 20,000 points, 250 saved gpx tracks, 300 saved fit activities

20,000 points, 250 saved gpx tracks, 300 saved fit activities 250, 250 points per route; 50 points auto routing

RINEX LOGGING Yes

Sensors

GPS Yes

GLONASS Yess

Galileo Yes

QZSS Yes

Compass Yes (tilt-compensated 3-axis)

GPS COMPASS (WHILE MOVING) Yes

Outdoor Recreation

POINT-TO-POINT NAVIGATION Yes

AREA CALCULATION Yes

HUNT/FISH CALENDAR Yes

GEOCACHING-FRIENDLY Yes (Paperless)

CUSTOM MAPS COMPATIBLE Yes

PICTURE VIEWER Yes

What’s in the Box:

GPSMAP 79s

Lanyard

USB Cable

Documentation