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Gear Details: GPS

Geomate.jr

Manufacturer: Apisphere

SKU: 30-152-32

Product Details:
Product Year2011
Use:Fitness, Geocaching, Outdoor
Type:Handheld Device
Supported Phones:
Screen Size (Diagonal):1.6
Color Screen:
Included Maps:
Power Source:AAA
Features:Altimeter, Saves waypoints
Weight (lbs, oz): 3.2
Price:$69.95
The Geomate.jr is a preloaded geocaching GPS device. It comes with approx 250,000 geocache locations for the US. The simple interface of the Geomate.jr directs you to the 20 closest geocaches using directional arrow and distance. Cache size, difficulty, terrain and GC code is displayed. It allows you to set a 'home' point for return navigation. It displays current compass readings, latitude and longitude and altitude. It can store your found geocaches. The motivation behind the geomate.jr is to encourage kids to get active and to form a stong appriecation for the great outdoors.

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