Made for the ultimate outdoorsmen the Magellan Triton
500 is loaded with features. Whether you are hunting, hiking,
camping, or simply geocaching, the triton 500 will safely
guide you along your trip. The high sensitivity WAAS SiRFstar
III GPS receiver will keep you on track, even under heavy tree
cover. The Triton 500 also features a 3-axis electronic
compass for accurate headings even when standing still. The
embedded barometer will allow you to track changes in weather
and elevation. If you get caught in bad weather, have no fear
as the Triton 500 is fully waterproof to IPX-7 standards and
has a rugged outer casing for ultimate protection.
The Triton 500 is also compatible with National
Geographic TOPO! maps. With an SD card storage slot, you can
hold a large area of National Geographic maps on an optional
SD card and once the card is plugged into the GPS that detail
will show on the Triton’s display. National Geographic Topo!
State Series Maps are the first software to offer 1:24,000
scale mapping for the entire US that can be downloaded into a
handheld GPS. These maps are downloadable onto the Magellan
Triton Series handheld GPS where you can view your location on
the crisp 24k USGS maps in real time. This software will also
allow you to view lat/lon or UTM grids, view trail profiles
along with elevation gains or losses and find trails, parks,
summits and campsites all on your PC. You can even customize
the maps by adding your own notes and photos.
The Triton 500 is so easy to use you will not need a
user’s manual. The unit will run off of 2 AA batteries for up
to 10 hours. The pre-loaded map database includes detail for
North America, as well as geographic boundaries worldwide.
Other features include best times for fishing and hunting, sun
and moon phases, and vertical profiles.
