GPS for Hiking

Delorme GPS Units

DeLorme Earthmate PN-30 Green Handheld GPS

Customer Reviews:

R. Keller “Janizary” (Vegas)

Was looking at several alternatives for a hiking GPS when I noted Amazon’s excellent price on the PN-30 ($199 as of 10/23/09). With the faster dual-processor setup, fixed WAAS bug, and higher sat tracking count, the PN30 is a great little GPS for that price. Using a SDHC 8GB card I was able to quickly load the supplied base topo maps for NV, AZ, CO, NM, UT, CA, and OR. At first cold turn-on it took about 10min to lock in several sats to get a fix. However, all cold starts since then have taken about 30 seconds to get a 3D fix. Very nice. That was the ‘easy’ part about setup… (more reviews here)

Serious Performance

• Blazing-fast, high-sensitivity 32-channel STMicroelectronics Cartesio chipset
• Dual-core processor for instantaneous map and satellite imagery redraws, even with large aerial imagery files and multiple maps layers
• 360° raster rotation sets the PN-30 apart from other common GPS handhelds. With 360° rotation road, building, and other images really are on your left or right as you look at the map and walk, bike or drive
• WAAS-enabled for accuracy within 3 meters
• Now supports SDHC high-capacity SD cards (up to 32 GB) for fast and direct map transfer from the included maps discs

Serious Maps

• Included. Comes with three discs containing detailed hybrid 1:100k topographic and street maps of the entire USA. You do not need anything else to hike, geocache, or navigate the backcountry. It’s all in the box.
• Also Included: Sample Certificate. A $40 certificate is included for downloading sample supplementary datasets. Take a “test drive” with any of the supplementary datasets DeLorme offers: high-resolution aerial imagery, USGS 7.5-Minute Quad Map, NOAA Nautical Charts, and more..
• And for Only $29.95!  Then, once you’re convinced, subscribe to the NEW DeLorme Map Library for only $29.95 per year. Get all the USGS Quads, NOAA nautical charts and high-resolution color aerial imagery to layer WITH your topo and street maps for only $29.95! No hidden charges.

You may purchase your subscription right through the NetLink tab of your DeLorme software, or add a MapLibrary Subscription Card to your online Shopping Cart today, containing your personal MapLibrary key number. It will be shipped directly to you.

DeLorme Earthmate PN-30 Realtree Handheld GPS

Customer Reviews:

Andy Kauffman

I ordered this to product to be primarily used as a geocaching tool. For the most part it does an excellent job. The screen is very nice and easy to read, the button layout is intuitive, and the ergonomics are pleasing. I picked this unit over the PN-40 because I really have no need for the compass and altimeter… (more reviews here)

The Hunter’s Advantage

• This Earthmate PN-30 has an authentic Realtree® AP™ case. Each device contains a unique pattern so no two devices are exactly alike.
• Built especially for hunters on the same rock-solid color-screen design platform of the PN-40, (without its electronic compass and barometric altimeter), the PN-30 is an incredible value
• With a GPS compass, automatic road and trail routing, back-on-track recalculations and turn-by turn directions the PN-30 will get you to and around your hunting range quickly
• The unrivaled selection of map, chart and aerial imagery options means you will always have the most complete navigation information available, and the most realistic view of the terrain around you

Serious Performance

• Blazing-fast, high-sensitivity 32-channel STMicroelectronics Cartesio chipset
• Dual-core processor for instantaneous map and satellite imagery redraws, even with large aerial imagery files and multiple maps layers
• 360° raster rotation sets the PN-30 apart from other common GPS handhelds. With 360° rotation road, building, and other images really are on your left or right as you look at the map and walk, bike or drive
• WAAS-enabled for accuracy within 3 meters
• Now supports SDHC high-capacity SD cards (up to 32 GB) for fast and direct map transfer from the included maps discs

Serious Maps

• Included. Comes with three discs containing detailed hybrid 1:100k topographic and street maps of the entire USA. You do not need anything else to hike, geocache, or navigate the backcountry. It’s all in the box.
• Also Included: Sample Certificate. A $40 certificate is included for downloading sample supplementary datasets. Take a “test drive” with any of the supplementary datasets DeLorme offers: high-resolution aerial imagery, USGS 7.5-Minute Quad Map, NOAA Nautical Charts, and more..
• And for Only $29.95!  Then, once you’re convinced, subscribe to the NEW DeLorme Map Library for only $29.95 per year. Get all the USGS Quads, NOAA nautical charts and high-resolution color aerial imagery to layer WITH your topo and street maps for only $29.95! No hidden charges.

You may purchase your subscription right through the NetLink tab of your DeLorme software, or add a MapLibrary Subscription Card to your online Shopping Cart today, containing your personal MapLibrary key number. It will be shipped directly to you.

Delorme Earthmate PN-20 Handheld GPS

Complete U.S. Topographic & Street Maps Provided
No Extra Maps to Buy

The PN-20 ships with the FULL VERSION of the newly-released Topo USA 8.0. Includes DeLorme Topo USA 8.0 DVD software with full, updated U.S. topographic & street maps to export as needed to your PN-20. Also includes an on-device highway-level world base map.

Pre-Cut Map Packages Make Transferring Maps Easy
And it also contains a convenient set of three discs that provide an easy and quick way of getting your DeLorme topographic and street-level maps onto your PN-20. They contain PRE-CUT map packages that can be transferred onto your SD card for insertion directly into your PN-20. The three discs provide coverage of the entire U.S.

FREE Map, Chart, and Imagery Downloads
In addition to the enhanced topographic and street maps on the included Topo USA 8.0 DVD-ROM, your purchase entitles you to $100 in NEW Data Download Dollars, good for supplementary data as Web downloads. Options include:

• USGS 1:24,000 quad maps
• NOAA nautical charts
• High-resolution color aerial imagery – U.S. States
• High-resolution color aerial imagery – Select U.S. Cities
• Black-and-white aerial imagery
• 10-meter color satellite imagery

Prices and coverage vary by dataset but, as an example, $100 of USGS quads cover 386 sq. miles. Access to these downloads is via the NetLink tab in the program interface.

Why the All-in-One PN-20 Handheld?

Multiple Views of the Same GPS Location
On-device data layering lets you select which map or imagery type to see of your GPS location. Switch among data types to gain a comprehensive view of where you are – it’s revolutionary and provides a whole new level of geographic detail.

Bright Color Screen
Works in bright sunlight to total darkness. Sharp® brand screen featuring the latest transflective screen technologies to maximize visibility under a variety of lighting conditions.

Rugged and Waterproof
Conforms to IPX-7 waterproof standard with impact-resistant rubberized housing for a solid grip. Concealed battery compartment with SD card slot. Includes two AA batteries (Travel Power Kit available separately; or as part of several value bundles, listed at right).

High-Performance Technology
Features STMicroelectronics chipset with SiGE RF front-end and DeLorme firmware for outstanding signal acquisition and retention. Works equally well under dense foliage or in-vehicle.

Easy Exchange of Maps, Tracks, and Waypoints
Exchange pre-cut multi-state routable regions between Topo USA on the desktop to the GPS, or select only the specific, customized areas you want – topographic maps and imagery. Exchange routes, tracks, and waypoints between the GPS and Topo USA (two-way transfers).

Extensive On-Device Memory
75MB of internal flash memory available in addition to the preloaded world base map. Holds up to ten tracks (10,000 points per track); 1,000 user-defined waypoints; and 50 routes. SD slot also available.
1-GB SD Card & Reader Included

This bundle includes the 1-GB SD Card & Reader. The SD Card and Reader are ideal for use with large files including the DeLorme Aerial Data Packets (ADPs).