Brunton Multi-Navigator MNS GPS with Neoprenerying Case
Amazon.com Review You can find less expensive GPS units than Brunton’s Multi-Navigation System GPS, but you won’t find another that offers as many functions. In addition to its Global Positioning System (GPS), the unit features a barometer, an altimeter, and a compass. It’s also a rugged, expedition-quality device that’s waterproof and will function accurately in temperatures ranging from minus 13 degrees to 158 degrees. Finding your latitude and longitude is only one way to use the Multi-Navigator. It’s easy to set waypoints–simply save and label locations with names such as “car” and “cabin.” You can then use the Multi-Navigator to lead you to that waypoint by pointing in the direction of the location with its internal compass and displaying the distance in miles.
To test it, we wandered out into the fog-enshrouded trails of a nearby state park until we were thoroughly turned around. We were then able to use the Multi-Navigator to easily find our way back. Its distance and direction are as the crow flies, so there were a few turns and twists, but it kept us pointed in the right direction. The Multi-Navigator’s barometer is able to provide a rough forecast for the upcoming 12 hours, offering predictions such as Sunny, Partly Cloudy, and Storm Warning. Although not as precise as our local meteorologist, the Navigator did accurately predict clouds moving into our area.
(Brunton recommends staying in the same location for at least six hours for the most accurate weather report.) The Multi-Navigator also features an altimeter, accurate to within three feet, which aids in the waypoint settings (the Navigator included the distance we’d have to travel up or down to reach our desired waypoint). Numerous other features–such as time, date, temperature, and sunrise and sunset times for location–round out the Navigator’s comprehensive set of navigation features. If you need a rugged, high-quality aid for your global expedition, or if you just routinely get lost in the woods, the Multi-Navigator is worth consideration. –J. Curtis Pros:Multiple, accurate functionality Runs off only 2 AAs Rugged Cons:No innate mapping capabilities Whether in the tropical rain forest or exploring the Arctic, the Multi-Navigator has been designed to withstand the most extreme weather conditions.
The Multi-Navigator is designed so the built-in True-Magnetic™ Compass can work independently of the GPS receiver function, allowing you to navigate without the assistance of satellites yet update your position when needed. This unique feature allows for amazing battery conservation; giving you weeks worth of battery power rather than hours worth. See all.
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