The Many Uses of the Garmin Handheld GPS 400I for Outdoors

The Many Uses of the Garmin Handheld GPS 400I for Outdoors

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You might know Garmin as the company that manufactures copious add-ons for mobile phones. But it also makes handheld global positioning systems, or GPS, that are great for hiking and other adventures. The Garmin Handheld GPS 400i, sometimes called the Oregon 400, is one of the latest models in this technology. The GPS 400i offers plentiful features with many uses. Still, always remember that even the most reliable GPS unit should not give you a false sense of security about entering wilderness areas. Always carefully plan such trips and map out the route in advance.

Map Your Trip with Automatic Routing

Use the Garmin Handheld GPS 400i for mapping your next foray into the great outdoors. The automatic routing feature makes it perfect for map generation and sharing, along with creating driving instructions. Since the 400i has a built in electronic compass, you can follow a preloaded or generated map on the screen, and you can catch driver errors in navigation early, too. Because of this feature, you no longer have to rely on Internet mapping services that frequently offer outdated information.

Uses for Hunters and Anglers

The versatile Handheld GPS 400i also comes with the software to download hunting and fishing calendars that pertain to your locale. And a handy tide table helps avid fishermen to plan fishing trips, making this a valuable addition to any tackle box. It comes preloaded with inland lake information and is waterproof. This is a rugged outdoors tool that hunters, anglers and conservationists alike will find useful in pursuing their hobbies.
The Garmin Handheld GPS 400i also has a geo caching function. So, you can find applicable caches for your particular locale and build an entire trip around this function, or even change it, depending on the latest information you find.

Expandable Memory and Databanks

This handheld devise accepts specifically designed data cards that augment the preloaded maps and data on file. Moreover, the built-in memory is sufficient to store up to 50 routes and 1,000 locations. The touch screen allows you to quickly and easily add more maps to the preloaded data. These expansion capabilities make this a useful device if you plan to travel in a number of states or even around the world.

Article Written By Sylvia Cochran

Based in the Los Angeles area, Sylvia Cochran is a seasoned freelance writer focusing on home and garden, travel and parenting articles. Her work has appeared in "Families Online Magazine" and assorted print and Internet publications.

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