“The Memory Map Adventurer 3500: probably the best value large screen GPS out there”

What’s The Script?:

The Adventurer 2800 is one of the best and most popular GPS navigators out there, so when Memory Map announced the release of the improved follow-up we were all ears. Now it's here, the Memory Map Adventurer 3500 GPS has completely surpassed our expectations. The 3.5 inch touchscreen is huge, the hi-res maps are crystal clear, and there’s a real luxurious feel to scrolling around in such detail. The screen also supports the use of a stylus which makes for greater precision when logging waypoints and also allows for glove-handed use. What’s really blown us away though is the speed- if you thought the 2800 was fast wait till you get a hold of this- you can scroll across a huge range of maps and it’s all there in front of you instantly.

The true measure of a GPS is how well it picks up the satellite signal, and the 3500 has a tremendous 50 channel GPS receiver which is absolutely state of the art and will pinpoint your position whether you’re in the deepest of canyons or sheltering amid dense woodland. This Great Britain edition also comes with a pre-loaded microSD card with Full Country UK OS mapping, so you can explore every inch of the UK in high level 1:50 detail. There’s 4GB of memory, as well as a microSD slot compatible with 16GB cards, so there’s no end to the amount of maps you can add. What’s more you get a free subscription to TrailZilla, an online mapping community for sharing and plotting maps with thousands of users. Added to this fantastic package is a cycle mount, mains and car chargers, a silicon case and of course the memory Map V5 Software for route planning, map sharing and analysis. This is an incredible deal that gives you absolutely everything you need all in one box!

What We’re Loving:

One thing is clear as soon as you get the Memory Map Adventurer 3500 in your hand- it’s equipped for some really tough conditions. It feels far more rugged than the 2800, yet it’s slimmer, more compact, and also incredibly lightweight, which is amazing considering the size of the screen. It's fully waterproof with the official IPx7 rating, so it can withstand the harshest weather, and you can read the super bright screen in any amount of light or rain. The silicone case is great addition to the package, giving it extra protection against bumps and scrapes.

The Adventurer 3500 brings a whole new level of detail to map navigation; you can set up the Digital GPS windows in any way you like to display all kinds of information. Use a simple arrow or utilise sophisticated data such as XTE or VMG. If the 2800 was for getting started with GPS navigation, then the 3500 takes you into some bold new territory; it will equip you for some high level exploration, and it goes toe-to-toe with the best that Garmin has to offer.

The Wow Factor:

The fun doesn’t stop when you get home either, with Memory Map V5 software you can analyse your walks to the very last step, tracking your every move and plotting your next route or adventure. You can print your maps, transfer routes, and add all kinds of maps from the Memory Map collection including marine charts, aviation charts and historical maps. A removable Lithium Ion rechargeable battery is a really practical feature allowing you to keep a spare one fully charged so you can be out on the trails for days without needing a power source.

Whether you're a beginner or an expert, the Memory Map Adventurer 3500 is a breeze to use and we think it might even draw some Garmin die-hards into the Memory Map fold.

See the Memory Map Adventurer 3500 Handheld GPS + Full Country 1:50 UK Maps in full moving picture with our very own review on Loving Outdoors TV by Memory Map director Ray Badminton!

What You Get :

• Memory Map Adventurer 3500 Handheld GPS + Full Country 1:50 UK Maps

• Full Ordnance Survey® Landranger® 1:50,000 maps of Great Britain on disc AND as a pre-loaded 4GB microSD card

• Bike Mount

• Car and mains chargers

• USB cable, Stylus, Carry Case & Silicon Case

• Quick start manual

• Memory Map V5 PC software for route planning & map printing

• Free subscription to TrailZilla for route sharing

• Stylus & Lanyard

• 12 Month Manufacturers Warranty

What Memory Map Say:

The Best Value Large Screen GPS

Ready to use straight out the box this waterproof & lightweight GPS has a 3.5" full colour touchscreen with the fastest map display we've seen. Unlike other GPS units Adventurer 3500 has everything you need in the box including bike mount, car and mains charges, silicon case and of course Memory-Map PC software to plan routes and print maps. Plus you get a FREE subscription to TrailZilla.com to share adventures online.

The Techie Bit:

• Size : 122mm x 75mm x 20mm

• Weight : 190g

• Screen : 3.5" full colour outdoor viewable touchscreen

• Battery : Removable Lithium Ion. Spare batteries available as accessories.

• Waterproof (IPx7) rating

• microSD card slot

• Compatible with any Memory-Map V5 maps

Optional Accessories :

• Additional Memory-Map maps from the V5 range

• Turn-by-turn voice guided in-car SatNav

• High capacity microSD cards

• Spare battery

• Additional cycle mount