DeLorme Earthmate PN-60 Review

The DeLorme Earthmate PN-60 has been tested to the extremes. From the biting freezing arctic conditions at the North Pole, to the heights of Mount Everest, and into the dust and heat of Afghanistan.

Engineered in the US, this GPS has a smart robust design, and is built to perform either in recreation or business, and is a very innovative product from one of the market leaders in Handheld GPS units.

DeLorme Earthmate PN-60 Features:

The DeLorme PN-60 offers you a new dimension in GPS technology. This GPS has a great range of features including a clear icon-based interface that is easy to use whilst navigating. The bright-color TFT screen is suitable and clear in all weathers and light conditions.

The SD card allows you to store or file exchange routes, waypoints, includes a large range of paperless geocaching capabilities, and any other GPS data you wish to store or exchange. The Delorme PN-60 also offers further information on tides, hunting and fishing dates, sunrise/sunset and moon phases for your diary too. The NOAA nautical charts which can be displayed give PN-60 extra versatility and can be used on water for sea kayaking and coastal sailing and navigation.

The DeLorme Earthmate PN-60 is a great Handheld GPS for all the popular outdoor pursuits. The technological features include an accurate 3-axis electronic compass, it functions no matter what position it is in, so on the move or still, it works! that works when held in any position, moving on foot or standing still.

The elevation profile tool uses cutaway views that locate the operators position. Not forgetting sensitive barometric altimeter, it processes accurate elevation readings and has the ability to predict potential changes in the weather, so this can really help to keep you safe and prepared. The elevation features are especially useful for hikers, climbers, and hunters.

The inclusive DeLorme Topo USA 9.0 maps are current so no need to worry about outdated versions. These are on PN-Series Map DVDs (Mac-compatible) for transfer to the GPS, and also via PC desktop software program. The maps show extensive information and details, this includes trail coverage, interesting places, camping areas, boat launch sites, US and Canada Streets, unique points of interest, and prime hunting and fishing locations.

If you enjoy Geocaching then there’s something for you too. Log on to Geocaching.com. and download individual caches and information. The DeLorme Earthmate PN-60 and Topo USA also support imports of high volume Pocket Queries from Geocaching.com. On the subject of downloads, you can get the most recent Delorme power management system which helps preserve battery life with the clever ambient light sensor.