Garmin GPSMAP 79s Handheld GPS

Enhance your maritime adventures with the GPSMAP® 79s Handheld GPS, designed specifically for the demanding conditions of marine navigation. This durable, floating device ensures you stay on course with its high-resolution color display, reliable satellite tracking, and extensive memory capacity, making it an essential companion for any boater.

Key Features

• Water-Resistant and Floating: Built to withstand marine environments, the GPSMAP® 79s is water-resistant (IPX7) and floats, ensuring it remains accessible even if it goes overboard.
• Sunlight-Readable Display: The high-resolution color screen is designed to be easily readable in bright sunlight, with a fog-proof and scratch-resistant glass surface for durability.
• Multi-Constellation Support: Access multiple satellite constellations including GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS, and SBAS for accurate and reliable positioning worldwide.
• Extended Memory Capacity: Store up to 10,000 waypoints, 250 routes, and 300 fitness activity files, allowing you to plan and track extensive voyages without worry.
• Long Battery Life: Enjoy up to 19 hours of battery life in GPS tracking mode with user-replaceable AA batteries, ensuring your device stays powered throughout your journey.
• Built-In Compass: A 3-axis tilt-compensated electronic compass provides accurate heading information, even when your vessel is stationary.
• Optional BlueChart® g3 Coastal Charts: Enhance your navigation with detailed coastal charts from Garmin and Navionics®, available as an optional upgrade.

Rugged and Reliable

The GPSMAP® 79s is engineered for the harshest marine environments. Its robust construction ensures resistance against water intrusion, impacts, and harsh weather conditions, making it a dependable tool for all your boating needs.

Designed to Float

Safety and accessibility are paramount on the water. If the handheld GPS accidentally falls into the water, its floating design ensures it remains within reach, preventing loss and ensuring continuous navigation support.

Battery Life

Never get stranded without power. The GPSMAP® 79s utilizes user-replaceable AA batteries (not included) that provide up to 19 hours of battery life in GPS tracking mode, allowing for extended use during long voyages.

Accurate Tracking

Benefit from support for multiple satellite constellations, including GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS, and SBAS. This multi-constellation support ensures precise and reliable tracking and positioning, no matter where your adventures take you around the globe.

Expanded Memory Capacity

With more memory than previous models, the GPSMAP® 79s allows you to save and manage up to 10,000 waypoints, 250 routes, and 300 fitness activity files. This expanded capacity ensures you have all the data you need for comprehensive navigation and tracking.

Built-In Compass

The integrated 3-axis tilt-compensated electronic compass provides accurate heading information, even when your vessel is stationary. This feature is essential for maintaining your course and ensuring safe navigation.

What's in the Box

• GPSMAP® 79s Handheld GPS
• Lanyard for secure attachment
• USB Cable for charging and data transfer
• Documentation for setup and use

Specifications

Additional Resources

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WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including lead, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. For more information, visit P65Warnings.ca.gov.

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