Garmin Oregon 450 Handheld GPS

The Loving Outdoors Lowdown

If you're looking for a user friendly GPS device with plenty of advanced features for you to 'grow into' then the Garmin Oregon is the device for you. With a responsive touch screen and comprehensive menu interface this is an extremely easy to use device that is ready to go straight from the box.

Graphically, the Oregon is as good as GPS handhelds gets. A fast internal processor allows you to skip freely between different mapping options, dealing easily with the multiple detail levels of Garmin Discoverer mapping. The large screen also aids ease of use, allowing you to view large sections of mapping making it easy to get your bearings.

Both cycle and car mountable, versatility is one of the Oregon's key assets. Able to display multi-layered vector mapping, the Oregon allow you to toggle not only between different levels of detail but also from satnav style street mapping to standard OS mapping at the touch of a button. A nigh-on limitless array of maps can be downloaded to the device via either the 850MB memory or the micro SD card slot opening you to a whole world of navigation (literally!).

As much as the Oregon will please GPS newcomers, there's plenty of features to keep advanced navigators satisfied. Plug the Oregon into bascamp and you'll be able to view topographic data in 3D, plan routes according to difficulty, height gained/lost and a range of other factors all viewable in 3D. Routes can then be easily dragged and dropped onto the device much like you would with an iPod. There's also a dedicated geocaching function and wireless data transfer so you can share your route information with compatible devices.

For sheer simplicity and versatility, the Garmin Oregon is head and shoulders above devices of a similar price and is firm favourite with weekend walkers and outdoor professionals alike..including Ray Mears!

Have a look at the video below for a quick round-up of the Garmin Oregon 450.

What You Get:

• Garmin Oregon 450 GPS Handheld Device

• Worldwide Base Map Included

• Carabiner clip

• USB cable

• 12 Months Manufacturers Warranty

• FREE P&P

What Garmin Say:

Touch and Go

Oregon 450 leads the way with a tough, 3-inch diagonal, sunlight-readable, color, touchscreen display that offers crystal clear enhanced colors and high-resolution images. Its easy-to-use interface means you’ll spend more time enjoying the outdoors and less time searching for information. With user-selectable dashboards, you can customize the appearance of your display. Both durable and waterproof, Oregon 450 is built to withstand the elements. Bumps, dust, dirt, humidity and water are no match for this rugged navigator.

Explore More

Oregon 450 comes with a built-in worldwide basemap with shaded contours. Simply touch the color screen to navigate. Its digital elevation maps show you shaded contours at higher zoom levels, giving you a big picture of the surrounding terrain.

Share Wirelessly

With Oregon 450 you can share your waypoints, tracks, routes and geocaches wirelessly other compatible Oregon, Colorado and Dakota users. Now you can send your favorite hike to your friend to enjoy or the location of a cache to find. Sharing data is easy. Just touch “send” to transfer your information to similar units.

Find Fun

Oregon 450 supports Geocaching.com GPX files for downloading geocaches and details straight to your unit. By going paperless, you're not only helping the environment but also improving efficiency. Oregon stores and displays key information, including location, terrain, difficulty, hints and descriptions, which means no more manually entering coordinates and paper print outs! Simply upload the GPX file to your unit and start hunting for caches. Show off photos of your excursions with Oregon’s picture viewer. Slim and lightweight, Oregon is the perfect companion for all your outdoor pursuits.

Get Your Bearings

Oregon 450 has a built-in 3-axis tilt-compensated electronic compass, which shows your heading even when you’re standing still, without holding it level. Its barometric altimeter tracks changes in pressure to pinpoint your precise altitude, and you can even use it to plot barometric pressure over time, which can help you keep an eye on changing weather conditions. See changes in your elevation ahead of you and where you've been with enhanced track navigation. With its high-sensitivity, WAAS-enabled GPS receiver and HotFix™ satellite prediction, Oregon 450 locates your position quickly and precisely and maintains its GPS location even in heavy cover and deep canyons.

Add Maps

Conveniently plug in optional preloaded microSD cards for all your outdoor activities on land or water (see maps tab for compatible maps). Just insert a MapSource® card with detailed street maps, and Oregon provides turn-by-turn directions to your destination. Add select topographic maps to take advantage of Oregon’s 3-D map view which gives you a better perspective of your elevation. With BlueChart® g2 , you’ll get everything you need for a great day on the water including depth contours, navaids and harbors. The card slot is located inside the waterproof battery compartment, so you don't have to worry about getting it wet.

Get Connected

You've been busy exploring and now you want to store and analyze your activities. With a simple connection to your computer and to the Internet, you can get a detailed analysis of your activities and send tracks to your outdoor device using Garmin Connect™. This one-stop site offers an activity table and allows you to view your activities on a map using Google™ Earth. Explore other routes uploaded by millions of Garmin Connect users and share your experiences on Twitter® and Facebook®. Getting started is easy, so get out there, explore, and share.

Oregon 450: Touch the great outdoors.

The Techie Bit

Physical & Performance:

• Unit dimensions, WxHxD: 2.3" x 4.5" x 1.4" (5.8 x 11.4 x 3.5 cm)

• Display size, WxH: 1.53"W x 2.55"H (3.8 x 6.3 cm); 3" diag (7.6 cm)

• Display resolution, WxH: 240 x 400 pixels

• Display type: Transflective colour TFT touchscreen

• Weight: 6.8 oz (192.7 g) with batteries

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

• Battery life: 16 hours

• Waterproof: yes (IPX7)

• Floats: no

• High-sensitivity receiver: yes

• Interface: high-speed USB and NMEA 0183 compatible

• RoHS version available: yes

Maps & Memory:

• Basemap: yes

• Preloaded street maps: no

• Ability to add maps: yes

• Built-in memory: 850 MB

• Accepts data cards: microSD™ card (not included)

• Waypoints/favorites/locations: 2000

• Routes: 200

• Track log: 10,000 points, 200 saved tracks

Features:

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

• Electronic compass: yes (tilt-compensated, 3-axis)

• Touchscreen: yes

• Barometric altimeter: yes

• Camera: no

• Geocaching-friendly: yes (paperless)

• Custom maps compatible: yes

• Photo navigation (navigate to geotagged photos): yes

• Outdoor GPS games: yes (Wherigo only)

• Hunt/fish calendar: yes

• Sun and moon information: yes

• Tide tables: yes

• Area calculation: yes

• Custom POIs (ability to add additional points of interest): yes

• Unit-to-unit transfer (shares data wirelessly with similar units): yes

• Picture viewer: yes

• Garmin Connect™ compatible (online community where you analyze, categorize and share data): yes