The Summit HC is equipped with a 1.3"W x 1.7"H, TFT 256-color, high-resolution display that
provides precise navigational information clearly and instantly. A bright LED backlights the entire display for use
in low-light conditions. Garmin's exclusive, all-new, high-sensitivity GPS receiver with built-in patch antenna
provides quick, reliable and up-to-the-second information. Because it comes equipped with built-in
Americas autoroute basemap and is fully compatible with MapSource products, you can have the most up-to-date
detailed maps of your location available with just the push of a button. In addition, the Summit is capable of
storing up to 500 user waypoints, a 10,000-point automatic track log with 20 saved tracks and include an elevation
computer and celestial tables. Plus, it comes with 24MB of
internal memory and an electronic compass that displays heading, even when stationary. It also features a
barometric altimeter with automatic pressure trend recording. Both models come complete with a USB interface cable,
bike adapter, MapSource Trip and Waypoint Manager CD. Units feature high-sensitivity receivers for even better tracking in heavy tree cover, canyons and mountains.
Weight: 5.6 oz. Dimensions: 4.2"H x 2.2"W x 1.2"D.
The Summit HC is equipped with a 1.3"W x 1.7"H, TFT 256-color, high-resolution display that provides precise navigational information clearly and instantly. A bright LED backlights the entire display for use in low-light conditions. Garmin's exclusive, all-new, high-sensitivity GPS receiver with built-in patch antenna provides quick, reliable and up-to-the-second information. Because it comes equipped with built-in Americas autoroute basemap and is fully compatible with MapSource products, you can have the most up-to-date detailed maps of your location available with just the push of a button. In addition, the Summit is capable of storing up to 500 user waypoints, a 10,000-point automatic track log with 20 saved tracks and include an elevation computer and celestial tables. Plus, it comes with 24MB of internal memory and an electronic compass that displays heading, even when stationary. It also features a barometric altimeter with automatic pressure trend recording. Both models come complete with a USB interface cable, bike adapter, MapSource Trip and Waypoint Manager CD. Units feature high-sensitivity receivers for even better tracking in heavy tree cover, canyons and mountains. Weight: 5.6 oz. Dimensions: 4.2"H x 2.2"W x 1.2"D.
Average Customer Rating:
4.4 out of 5
10 of 11 (91%) customers would recommend this product to a friend.
Customer Reviews for Garmin® etrex Summit HC Handheld GPS Unit
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Great little handheld unit,
March 24, 2009
By JohnTNfrom Oakland, Tennessee, USA
"I bought this unit as a replacement for the ETrex H -- a good little basic GPS that costs half as much as the ETrex Summit, but doesn't have a compass or altimeter and can't be connected to a PC. The Summit has all of those feature, and a color screen as well. In addition, seems to get more life out of a set of batteries than the ETrex H -- though I would definitely recommend NimH rechargeables for maximum battery life. It will work with good-quality alkaline batteries, but they won't last as long.
In field testing, this unit was outstanding. It locked up the sattelites quickly, tracked well and marked its waypoints precisely. It claims 10-foot accuracy, and from what I have seen, it delivers in that regard.
I am using it to "scout out" some deer-hunting property I own, and I was delighted to find that the Summit connects easily to my PC and can exchange waypoints with DeLorme's Topo USA 7.0 mapping software. Now, for the first time, I can really see (on an aerial photo map) just where my food plots, stands, and blinds are located on the property. The property is heavily wooded and brush covered; but I was able to plot the property lines from a survey using DeLorme. Then by transferring the corner points from the DeLorme plot to the Summit, I was actually able to make my way through the brush and find the corner survey markers on the property.
Since I've been using this unit, I thought of many other possible uses -- such as measuring shot distances (if you don't have a rangefinder), or finding your way back to that carefully hidden treestand WITHOUT tying a bunch of ribbon markers to branches along the way.
I have used a Garmin GPS unit in my car for a while now, and I expected a good product from them in a hand-held GPS. I was NOT disappointed."
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Review 2 for Garmin® etrex Summit HC Handheld GPS Unit
Overall Rating:
4
out of 5
summit hc,
March 23, 2009
By romeoalphafrom las vegas nv.
"im new to the world of gps but am very pleased with this product. i spend nearly all of my off time in the sticks so it has been a great companion. its small and light. the display is bright and clear. the operating system is ok but takes persistence to learn. it picks up sat. signals quickly and best of all has an altimeter which is a must. it is definately not meant to be a road navigator, but for an outdoors freak like me it is perfect and has all the needed features. battery life is not as long as advertised and the page scroll is somethimes awkward but is otherwise an awesome unit."
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Review 3 for Garmin® etrex Summit HC Handheld GPS Unit
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Garmin etrex Summit gps,
January 27, 2009
By PAFlintlockhunterfrom PA
"First time out with new unit, I hunted a new area. The GPS helped me figure out distances to rivers and roads. We set up drives using the data from it. The tracks program also came in handy when we needed it to get back on a wounded deer. Simple to use, great info from topo maps we down loaded. Two of my friends ordered one the next day. The electronic compass was also a big upgrade from the old units. My old gps would lose the signal in dense cover, not the Summit. GREAT!"
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Review 4 for Garmin® etrex Summit HC Handheld GPS Unit
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
excellentGPS,
January 20, 2009
By jjpjfrom Lewiston,Idaho
"This little machine does so much . I love it. This is the one to GET."
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Review 5 for Garmin® etrex Summit HC Handheld GPS Unit
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
good product,
December 26, 2008
By igal
"i used this product up in the bwca and it preformed awesome i would definatly recomend this product to a friend."
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Review 6 for Garmin® etrex Summit HC Handheld GPS Unit
Overall Rating:
4
out of 5
Very easy to use GPS,
December 2, 2008
By rgniedsfrom WI
"I've played around with a lot of GPS units and this is by far the most user friendly unit that i have found. its much easier to use than a lowrance model. the only reason that i am rating it a 4 is because i have not found a way to download lake contours onto the GPS but if your just using it for hunting or hiking i would reccomend this unit every time."
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Review 7 for Garmin® etrex Summit HC Handheld GPS Unit
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
An Improvement,
October 6, 2008
By jstarckfrom Lusk, WY
"After losing an older vista I purchased the summit HC and am very pleased. The thing I like the most is the noticable improvement in signal. I used to have trouble with getting signal in heavy timber but have been able to get out everywhere with the new HC."
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Review 8 for Garmin® etrex Summit HC Handheld GPS Unit
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Garmin etrex Summit HC,
October 6, 2008
By DRS64from North West AR
"The Unit is small and has lots of options. Fast and reliable signal. Easy to use and over all a great GPS. I would recommend it to anyone interested in a GPS unit."
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Review 9 for Garmin® etrex Summit HC Handheld GPS Unit
Overall Rating:
1
out of 5
won't shut off,
September 27, 2008
By molunkus
"Bought this new and now it locks up and won't do anything have to remove batteries to shut off ,.and start over again."
Would you recommend this product to a friend? No
Review 10 for Garmin® etrex Summit HC Handheld GPS Unit
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Garmin G,
February 24, 2008
By Obwonefrom St. Albans Vermont
"This unit is excelennt and easy to use. This is my second GPS, the first not a Garmin and 10 plus years old. This uniy locks on well and appears to stays locked on while in the woods. I think it will be very usefull next yearhunting in the far nothern woods of maine. I plan to get the Topo maps as well before this fall."
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Review 11 for Garmin® etrex Summit HC Handheld GPS Unit
Overall Rating:
4
out of 5
Like it so far still learning,
October 16, 2007
By bobpmzfrom Zeeland, Michigan
"The color screen makes it easy to read and all the operational buttons are great."
