Garmin eTrex Venture HC

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The Garmin eTrex Venture HC is an essential GPS device for any outdoor excursion. It features a high-sensitivity GPS receiver for peak performance in any environment and includes 24 megabytes (MB) of internal memory, a detailed basemap and crisp color screen.

Enjoy Clear Reception. With its high-sensitivity, WAAS-enabled GPS receiver, eTrex Venture HC locates your position quickly and precisely and maintains its GPS location in heavy cover. Whether you’re in deep woods or canyons, or just near tall buildings and trees, you can count on Venture HC will help you find your way when you need it the most.

Take It Anywhere. Like the rest of the eTrex series, Venture HC is lightweight and compact — the perfect size for all your travels.

Add More Detail. The Garmin eTrex Venture HC’s basemap contains lakes, rivers, cities, interstates, national and state highways, railroads and coastlines. Venture HC also includes 24 MB of internal memory, so you can load waypoints and routes from the included MapSource® Trip & Waypoint Manager software and add map detail from Garmin's entire line of optional MapSource® mapping products. Its 256-color, sunlight-readable display makes it easy to distinguish map details — even in bright sunlight.

Specifications

*Garmin eTrex Venture HC Physical & Performance:*
Unit dimensions, WxHxD:	4.2" x 2.2" x 1.2" (10.7 x 5.6 x 3.0 cm)
Display size, WxH:	1.3" x 1.7" (3.3 x 4.3 cm)
Display resolution, WxH:	176 x 220 pixels
Display type:	256 level color TFT
Weight:	5.5 oz (156 g) with batteries
Battery:	2 AA batteries (not included)
Battery life:	14 hours
Waterproof:	yes (IPX7)
Floats:	no
High-sensitivity receiver:	yes
PC interface:	USB
RoHS version available:	yes

*Garmin eTrex Venture HC Maps & Memory:*
Basemap:	yes
Ability to add maps:	yes
Built-in memory:	24 MB
Accepts data cards:	no
Waypoints:	500
Routes:	50
Track log:	10,000 points, 10 saved tracks

*Garmin eTrex Venture HC Features:*
Automatic routing (turn by turn routing on roads):	no
Electronic compass:	no
Barometric altimeter:	no
Geocaching mode	yes
Hunt/fish calendar:	yes
Sun and moon information:	yes
Tide tables	no
Area calculation:	yes
Custom POIs (ability to add additional points of interest):	yes