Garmin GPSMAP 79s Marine Activity Device
The Garmin GPSMAP 79s is a handheld GPS designed to support marine activities such as sailing, fishing, water surveys, water sports, and coastal expeditions. It offers a rugged, waterproof, and floating design, along with comprehensive navigation features to help users determine their position, direction, and travel route more conveniently at sea, on rivers, lakes, and in coastal areas.
For fishermen, anglers, boat operators, kayaking communities, divers, and marine survey workers, reliable navigation is essential. Waves, changing weather, limited visual markers, and vast water areas can make orientation difficult. The Garmin GPSMAP 79s provides a portable navigation solution with multi-GNSS support, an electronic compass, a barometric altimeter, extensive waypoint storage, and easily replaceable AA batteries for use far from power sources.
A Handheld GPS for Marine Use
Marine environments require devices that can withstand water, humidity, wave splashes, impacts, and sunlight exposure. The Garmin GPSMAP 79s is designed as a rugged handheld navigation device for use on the water.
One of the device's key advantages is its IPX7 water-resistance rating. Under this standard, the device can withstand accidental immersion in water up to 1 meter deep for a maximum of 30 minutes. The Garmin GPSMAP 79s is also protected for use in wet environments, such as during rain, exposure to seawater splashes, or while being used aboard a ship or boat.
In addition to being waterproof, the Garmin GPSMAP 79s features a buoyant or floating design. If the device slips from your hand and falls into the sea, river, or lake, it remains on the water's surface and is easier to locate. This feature is especially useful for boat users, sea anglers, water-sports participants, and coastal explorers.
The Garmin GPSMAP 79s also uses chemically strengthened display glass to improve scratch resistance during field use. The device can operate in temperatures ranging from approximately -20°C to 60°C, supporting outdoor activities in a variety of weather conditions.
Clear Display in Sunlight
The Garmin GPSMAP 79s features a 3-inch transflective color display with a resolution of 240 x 400 pixels. This 65K-color TFT display is designed to remain easy to read in direct sunlight, which is essential for marine activities conducted in open environments.
The 3-inch display provides sufficient space to show important information such as location coordinates, waypoints, compass direction, travel routes, tracks, activity data, and compatible map information.
When users are at sea during the day, ordinary device displays can be difficult to see because of glare and intense sunlight. With a color screen designed for outdoor use, the Garmin GPSMAP 79s helps users read navigation information without needing to find shade or use another device.
Clear visibility can support faster decision-making, such as when users need to check the direction back to a dock, confirm a fishing location, or follow a route to a specific water area.
Multi-GNSS Support for Navigation
The Garmin GPSMAP 79s supports multiple satellite navigation systems, or multi-GNSS, including GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS, and SBAS. Support for multiple satellite constellations helps the device receive positioning data from more available satellite sources.
In marine activities, accurate location information is required for a variety of purposes, including:
- Determining the position of a ship or boat.
- Marking potential fishing locations.
- Recording coordinates for fish aggregating devices, reef areas, anchor locations, or diving points.
- Saving dock locations and water-entry routes.
- Creating routes from a harbor to a destination point.
- Recording trips for reuse during future activities.
The Garmin GPSMAP 79s can store up to 10,000 waypoints, 250 routes, and up to 300 saved activities. It also supports track logs of up to 20,000 points and 250 saved GPX tracks. This capacity provides flexibility for users who frequently visit many locations or make repeated trips across different water areas.
For example, an angler can save the coordinates of favorite fishing spots in several marine areas. The user can then create routes from the harbor to each of these locations. On future trips, the saved waypoints and routes can be reused, making navigation more organized, faster, and more efficient.
The Garmin GPSMAP 79s can also be used with compatible additional maps, including BlueChart g3 marine charts based on user requirements. This expands its usefulness as a portable marine navigation device.
Electronic Compass, Altimeter, and Memory
To support directional orientation, the Garmin GPSMAP 79s is equipped with a 3-axis electronic compass with tilt compensation. This means the compass can provide more consistent direction readings even when the device is not held completely level.
This feature is important when users are on a moving boat, hold the GPS at a certain angle, or need to determine direction in challenging conditions. The electronic compass can be a useful navigation aid in the following situations:
- Cloudy or foggy weather.
- Night travel.
- Wide waters with few visual markers.
- Coastal areas with many river branches.
- Situations where visual orientation toward land is difficult.
The device also has a barometric altimeter. Although the GPSMAP 79s is primarily intended for marine activities, this feature remains useful for users who combine water travel with land activities, such as island surveys, coastal exploration, mangrove mapping, coastal hiking, or field expeditions.
In terms of storage, the Garmin GPSMAP 79s has 8 GB of internal memory and supports microSD cards up to 32 GB. This storage support provides flexibility for saving navigation data, waypoints, tracks, routes, compatible maps, and activity files in greater quantities.
Practical AA Battery Power
The Garmin GPSMAP 79s uses two user-replaceable AA batteries. The device supports alkaline, NiMH, or lithium batteries with a voltage of 1.5 V or lower, and it can also be used with an optional NiMH battery pack. In GPS tracking mode, battery life can last up to 19 hours.
The AA battery system offers a practical advantage for field activities. Users can carry spare batteries while sailing, fishing, conducting surveys, or exploring remote locations without having to wait for recharging from an electrical source.
Advantages of using AA batteries for marine activities include:
- Batteries can be replaced quickly when power is running low.
- Spare batteries are easy to carry in an equipment bag.
- They are more practical for trips far from electricity sources.
- They are suitable for hours of use at sea and during outdoor activities.
- Users can choose battery types based on their needs, including NiMH or lithium.
With battery life of up to 19 hours, the Garmin GPSMAP 79s can be used for a full day of fishing, boating trips, water surveys, or coastal expeditions without frequent power-source changes.
Garmin GPSMAP 79s for Marine Activities
The Garmin GPSMAP 79s is a handheld GPS option for users who need a waterproof, floating navigation device with a range of essential navigation features. Its combination of a 3-inch color display, IPX7 water resistance, multi-GNSS support, 3-axis electronic compass, barometric altimeter, 8 GB internal memory, and AA battery life of up to 19 hours makes it ready for a wide range of marine activities.
This device can help users save important points, plan routes, determine direction, and maintain location awareness while on the water. With its durable design and complete navigation features, the Garmin GPSMAP 79s is worth considering to support the safety, efficiency, and comfort of your marine activities.
Garmin GPSMAP 79s Specifications
| Specification | Description |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Garmin GPSMAP 79s |
| Category | Marine Handheld GPS |
| Dimensions | 6.77 x 17.40 x 4.23 cm |
| Weight | Approximately 282 grams with batteries |
| Display Size | 3 inches diagonal or 7.6 cm |
| Display Area | 3.8 x 6.3 cm |
| Display Resolution | 240 x 400 pixels |
| Display Type | Transflective 65K Color TFT |
| Display Readability | Easy to read in sunlight |
| Lens Material | Chemically strengthened glass |
| Water Rating | IPX7 |
| Immersion Resistance | Up to 1 meter for a maximum of 30 minutes |
| Floating Design | Yes, buoyant or floating |
| Satellite Systems | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS, SBAS |
| Compass | 3-axis electronic compass with tilt compensation |
| Altimeter | Barometric altimeter |
| Internal Memory | 8 GB |
| External Memory | Supports microSD cards up to 32 GB |
| Waypoints | Up to 10,000 waypoints |
| Routes | Up to 250 routes |
| Tracks | 20,000 points and 250 saved GPX tracks |
| Saved Activities | Up to 300 FIT activities |
| Battery Type | Two AA batteries |
| Battery Compatibility | Alkaline, NiMH, lithium, or optional NiMH battery pack |
| Battery Life | Up to 19 hours in GPS mode |
| Connectivity | USB and NMEA 0183 compatible |
| Operating Temperature Range | Approximately -20°C to 60°C |
| Main Uses | Sailing, fishing, marine navigation, water sports, coastal surveys, and outdoor expeditions |
Garmin GPSMAP 79s FAQ
What is the Garmin GPSMAP 79s?
The Garmin GPSMAP 79s is a handheld GPS device designed for navigation in marine and outdoor environments. It is suitable for sailing, fishing, boating, kayaking, water surveys, coastal expeditions, and other field-navigation activities.
Is the Garmin GPSMAP 79s waterproof?
Yes. The Garmin GPSMAP 79s has an IPX7 water-resistance rating. The device can withstand accidental immersion in water up to 1 meter deep for a maximum of 30 minutes.
Does the Garmin GPSMAP 79s float?
Yes. One of the main advantages of the Garmin GPSMAP 79s is its floating design. This feature helps users locate the device if it accidentally falls into the water while on a ship, boat, dock, or during water activities.
How long does the Garmin GPSMAP 79s battery last?
The Garmin GPSMAP 79s offers battery life of up to 19 hours in GPS tracking mode. It uses two user-replaceable AA batteries, making it practical for long trips and field activities.
Does the Garmin GPSMAP 79s support many location points?
Yes. The device can store up to 10,000 waypoints and 250 routes. This feature is suitable for users who want to save fishing spots, sailing routes, dock points, diving areas, anchor points, or survey locations.
Which satellite systems are supported by the Garmin GPSMAP 79s?
The Garmin GPSMAP 79s supports GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS, and SBAS. Multi-GNSS support helps the device obtain positioning data from various available satellite systems.
Is the Garmin GPSMAP 79s suitable for fishermen and anglers?
Yes, it is highly suitable. Fishermen and anglers can use the Garmin GPSMAP 79s to save coordinates for fishing spots, fish aggregating devices, safe routes, harbor locations, and routes from departure points to fishing areas.
Does the Garmin GPSMAP 79s have a compass?
Yes. The Garmin GPSMAP 79s is equipped with a 3-axis electronic compass with tilt compensation. The compass helps users determine direction even when the device is not held completely level.
Can this device be used on land?
Yes. Although designed for marine activities, the Garmin GPSMAP 79s can also be used for land-based outdoor activities such as coastal exploration, island surveys, coastal-area mapping, trekking, and other field activities.
How can I order the Garmin GPSMAP 79s?
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