Magellan eXplorist GC - Review

21st century hide-and-go-seek, or information age treasure hunting are both apt descriptions of what geocaching is.  Long story short is that there are roughly 1.25 million locations around the world where other geocachers have stashed a prize and/or marked its location via GPS.  Geocaching.com houses THE database of geocache locations, a basic membership is free with an premium option for only $30 a year.  Each eXplorist GC comes with a free 30-day trial of the premium membership.

Find geocache locations near you for a quick hunt, or preload locations from around the world, either way the eXplorist GC will guide you right to them. Loaded from the factory with ample geocache locations, you can simply power on and head out the door.  The bright screen is easily readable in any lighting conditions and even rookie GPS users will find the navigation of this unit to be no problem.  You can easily; locate, navigate, find, record and share all of your geocaching adventures.

So, if you want to hunt for hidden caches and share the adventure online with your friends, the eXplorist GC is a perfect tool.  Plus, if you find yourself off the beaten path and maybe even a little lost, it will help you find your way home too.

MSRP: $199

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