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NEW ITEM FOR 2018 - The GPSMap66st units are expected any day now, please pre-order here.

Includes Free Gold Support Package

Supplied with the Latest 2018 TOPO Great Britain PRO 1:50k Mapping - covering all of GB

NEW - Routeable Trail Data for all of The GB National Parks

Pre-loaded with Garmins TopoActive mapping for 47 countries in Europe
Features topographic coverage for : Albania, Andorra, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Kosovo, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Malta, Moldova, Monaco, Montenegro, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia (Kaliningrad only), San Marino, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine, United Kingdom and the Vatican City.

The tough new GPSMap66st built to military standards for thermal, shock and water performance (MIL-STD-810G).

Navigate your next outdoor adventure with the GPSMAP 66 series. Whether you're hiking, mountain biking, climbing, geocaching, kayaking or working in outdoor environments, you can explore more with this iconic rugged handheld with a 3" colour display. It offers a new quality of positioning with Quad-Helix antenna performance and multi-satellite support as well as wireless connectivity for Active Weather, direct downloads and Garmin Explore compatibility.

Large, 3" sunlight-readable colour display for easy viewing

Multiple Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) support to track your travels in more challenging environments than GPS alone, plus three-axis compass and barometric altimeter

Access to BirdsEye satellite imagery with direct-to-device downloads and no annual subscription

Expanded wireless connectivity supports Active Weather for up-to-date forecasts and animated weather radar, and Geocaching Live for mobile syncing and updates

Compatible with Garmin Explore™ website and app to help you manage tracks, routes and waypoints, and review statistics from the field

LED flashlight function plus up to 16 hours of battery life in GPS mode and 1 week in expedition mode for fewer charges

Please call - 01669 621044 - and speak with one of our friendly GPS experts.

This unit is bundled with the most recent mapping card (updated 2018) TOPO Great Britain Pro 1:50k Mapping for the whole of Great Britain (worth £149.99 when sold separately) - all of GB's OS Landranger maps on a micro SD card in one portable unit, just plug the card in and you're ready to go!

The Topo Pro 1:50k Map Card now also covers the Isle of Man.

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PLUS - We don't just sell you a box with a GPS unit in. In with the price we teach you how to use it (via a webinar) and our online training course (online resource), give you free factsheets and training manuals (in with your unit) and are only ever a telephone call away if you ever need any help.

PLUS - All GPS units are kept in stock and is sent out Royal Mail Special Delivery, so it will be with you the next working day (if ordered before 15.30).

PLUS - We also will take your old GPS as a trade in, please give us a call - 01669 621044 - or email us - office@gpstraining.co.uk - with details of your old unit and the unit you are wanting to upgrade to.

Buy and Learn from the experts - GPS Training.

With this GPS purchase you get our 'gold' support package for 1 year (see below) - worth £135.00

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Get your bearings

In addition to multi-GNSS support, the GPSMAP 66 series provides ABC (altimeter, barometer and compass) sensor capabilities to track your journey. The built-in altimeter provides elevation data to accurately monitor ascent and descent, while the barometer can be used to predict weather changes by showing short-term trends in air pressure. The three-axis electronic compass keeps your bearing whether you're moving or not.

See where you're headed

Get a better picture of your location with high-resolution photo-realistic views of your route, thanks to direct-to-device downloads of BirdsEye satellite imagery — without an annual subscription. You'll see a true representation of your surroundings to find trails, trailheads and clearings for campsites, to find parks and parking for geocaching, and even to create waypoints based on landmarks.

Stay tuned to conditions

You’ll always stay informed of weather conditions when you pair your GPSMAP 66 series device via Bluetooth® to a compatible smartphone. Receive Active Weather updates for real-time forecast information, including predictive maps for temperature, wind, precipitation and clouds. It also provides live weather radar so you’re aware of inclement weather that can affect your outdoor adventures.

Find your cache

GPSMAP 66s and GPSMAP 66st devices make it easier than ever to enjoy your geocaching experience. Set it to automatically update with all the latest caches from Geocaching Live, including cache descriptions, logs and hints. With a Wi-Fi® connection or through Garmin Connect™ on a compatible smartphone, you'll avoid manually entering coordinates or printing out cache details on paper — and each find will automatically upload to your Geocaching.com profile.

Explore with Garmin

Even when you're offline and have no mobile connection, the GPSMAP 66 series pairs with the Garmin Explore mobile app to let you plan, review and sync data, including waypoints, routes and tracks. Plus, you can review completed activities while still in the field, even when you're off the grid. Once you're home again, plan for future trips and review previous activities from the Garmin Explore website.

Utility in adverse environments

Be prepared for the most extreme adventures. The GPSMAP 66 series offers up to 16 hours of battery life in GPS standard mode and 1 week in expedition mode (with two AA batteries) for fewer charges. It provides an LED flashlight and SOS beacon that can be used to signal for help. It's built to military standards for thermal, shock and water performance (MIL-STD-810G), and it's even compatible with night vision goggles.

TopoActive Europe Mapping

Orienteer and reference any outdoor or recreational activity in 47 European countries with this map, compiled using the community-generated OpenStreetMap (OSM) database.Includes routable street and off-road networks, international boundaries, waterways, natural features, land use areas, historical sites, airport structures, buildings and moreDisplays thousands of points of interest, including shops; restaurants and bars; car parks; schools and universities and accommodations

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General

Physical dimensions: 6.2 x 16.3 x 3.5 cm

Weight: 230g with batteries

Water rating: IPX7

Battery: 2 x AA batteries (not included); NiMH or Lithium recommended

Display type: Transflective colour TFT

Display size: 3.8 x 6.3 cm; 3" diagonal

Display resolution: 240 x 400 pixels

Memory/history: 16 GB

High-sensitivity receiver: Yes

Interface: High-speed USB and NMEA 0183 compatible

Maps & memory

This unit bundle comes with TOPO Great Britain Pro 1:50k (2018) full GB Ordnance Survey mapping 

Preloaded maps: Yes Topo Active Europe Maps for 47 x Countries

Ability to add maps : Yes

Basemap: Yes

Storage and power capacity: microSD™ card (not included)

Waypoints/favourites/locations: 10,000

Routes Routes: 250

Track log: 20,000 points, 250 saved gpx tracks, 300 saved fit activities

Preloaded maps: Basemap only

Sensors

Barometric altimeter: Yes

Compass: Yes (tilt-compensated 3-axis)

Outdoor recreation features

Area calculation

Automatic routing (turn by turn routing on roads): Yes (with optional mapping for detailed roads)

Geocaching-friendly: Yes (Paperless)

Custom maps compatible: Yes

Hunt/fish calendar: Yes

Sun and moon information: Yes

Camera: No

Picture viewer: Yes

Garmin Connect™

Garmin Connect™ compatible (online community where you analyse, categorise and share data)

Additional

Garmin Explore compatible: Yes

Garmin Connect IQ compatible: Yes

Wireless compatible: Yes (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and ANT+)

Map segments: 15,000

Active weather: Yes

Smart Notifications: Yes

Live Tracking: Yes (with) Garmin Connect™ Mobile

BirdsEye direct to device: Yes (no annual subscription required)

MIL STD 810G ruggedness for thermal, shock and water performance

in the box

GPSMAP66st Topo GB Pro 1:50k + Pre-loaded Topo Active European Mapping

•    GPSMAP66st

•    USB/charging cable

•    Carabiner clip

•    TOPO Great Britain Pro 1:50k full GB coverage on microSD™ card (2018 edition)

Only from GPS Training you also get in the box -

•    GPS Training getting started guide

•    Getting started with Garmin BaseCamp factsheet

•    Our 'gold' support package at no extra cost for 1 year - worth £135.00

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1. What is the Garmin TOPO ACTIVE mapping?

• The map is less detailed than OS maps but provides relevant useful information for activities like hiking and cycling, it's routable giving you turn by turn routing (on and off road) and shows elevation changes. Read our review on TopoActive mapping and look at how it looks in an article here.

Features topographic coverage for 47 countries in Europe: Albania, Andorra, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Kosovo, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Malta, Moldova, Monaco, Montenegro, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia (Kaliningrad only), San Marino, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine, United Kingdom and the Vatican City.

2. What is the best way to get GB OS 1:25k mapping?

•    Purchase a Birdseye voucher

•   Purchase a full GB 1:25k map card from GPS Training.

•   Purchase this unit pre bundled  with the 1:25k, 1:50k and 1:250k mapping card.

3. What batteries does the unit use?

•    Purchase the Garmin rechargable battery pack

•    Purchase some good quality rechargable batteries. You can read a factsheet here.

4. If I go overseas lots what other mapping options are there?

•   Open Street mapping. GPS Training provide these on a micro sd card

•   Garmin overseas mapping. Just get in touch

5. How do I access my free training that I get when I buy a GPS from GPS Training?

•   You will receive everything you need to access this in with your GPS.

•   You will receive a username and password so you can access the GPS online resource (online training course) 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

6. What are the Webinars that I get free with my GPS Purchase?

•   Webinars are live training courses you access via your computer, led by one of our trainers. They look at a subject (either basic GPS usage or Basecamp - you have access to two webinars) and all webinars are followed up with comprehensive course notes and factsheets.

7. What countries is the Active Weather alerts available in?  •   Active Weather is currently available in United Kingdom, Ireland, Portugal, Spain, France, Germany, Belgium, Holland, Luxembourg, Switzerland, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Austria and Slovenia, with partial coverage of the North Italy.

8. Garmin Connect Mobile Bluetooth® Minimum Device Requirements?

Please find a link here showing minimum Bluetooth Requirements