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Brunton Multi-Navigator MNS GPS with Neoprene Carrying Case
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Brunton Multi-Navigator MNS GPS with Neoprene Carrying Case
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by Brunton
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12-channel expedition-quality GPS unit with barometer, altimeter, and digital compass
Operates at extreme temperatures and up to 2 weeks on 2 AA batteries
Record 10 routes with 1,000 waypoints
Barometer displays 24-hour pressure history, 12-hour weather forecast
Altimeter records high/low altitudes visited; accurate to 3 feet; includes serial PC interface
Amazon.com Review
You can find less expensive GPS units than Brunton's Multi-Navigation System GPS, but you won't find another that offers as many functions. In addition to its Global Positioning System (GPS), the unit features a barometer, an altimeter, and a compass. It's also a rugged, expedition-quality device that's waterproof and will function accurately in temperatures ranging from minus 13 degrees to 158 degrees. It's not a beginner's tool. There's no built-in map, so your coordinates are displayed in latitude and longitude. If you're unfamiliar with using this system to find your position, an extra source such as the Compass & Map Navigator book (recommended by Brunton) will quickly teach you how to find your location by using the GPS and a map. You can also pick up the optional PC cable, which lets you hook up the Multi-Navigator to a PC and download waypoints and routes from the included Global Map Planner software. Finding your latitude and longitude is only one way to use the Multi-Navigator. It's easy to set waypoints--simply save and label locations with names such as "car" and "cabin." You can then use the Multi-Navigator to lead you to that waypoint by pointing in the direction of the location with its internal compass and displaying the distance in miles. To test it, we wandered out into the fog-enshrouded trails of a nearby state park until we were thoroughly turned around. We were then able to use the Multi-Navigator to easily find our way back. Its distance and direction are as the crow flies, so there were a few turns and twists, but it kept us pointed in the right direction. The Multi-Navigator's barometer is able to provide a rough forecast for the upcoming 12 hours, offering predictions such as Sunny, Partly Cloudy, and Storm Warning. Although not as precise as our local meteorologist, the Navigator did accurately predict clouds moving into our area. (Brunton recommends staying in the same location for at least six hours for the most accurate weather report.) The Multi-Navigator also features an altimeter, accurate to within three feet, which aids in the waypoint settings (the Navigator included the distance we'd have to travel up or down to reach our desired waypoint). Numerous other features--such as time, date, temperature, and sunrise and sunset times for location--round out the Navigator's comprehensive set of navigation features. If you need a rugged, high-quality aid for your global expedition, or if you just routinely get lost in the woods, the Multi-Navigator is worth consideration. --J. Curtis Pros:
- Multiple, accurate functionality
- Runs off only 2 AAs
- Rugged
Cons:
- No innate mapping capabilities
Amazon.com Product Description
Get a 12-channel GPS receiver, digital compass, altimeter, clock, and barometer in one device with the Brunton Multi-Navigation System GPS unit. It's perfect for expedition conditions when you need a low-power device--such as for backpacking, hiking, snowmobiling, kayaking, and search and rescue operations, and more. The user-friendly Multi-Navigation System combines special Brunton features like the StraightHome button (which can get you back to your starting position with one touch), the...  read more
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