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If you have misplaced or damaged your original Garmin GPS mount that came with your GPS, you can have it replaced with a new mount.

The design of the Garmin GPS mount is thin and sleek therefore it doesn’t take up much room on the dashboard. It is also very secure because the unit possesses friction mount that keeps it in place even when making difficult maneuvers on busy city streets or on crowded highways. The base holds the mount secure to the dashboard by gripping it tightly. Your respective GPS unit can be secured easily into the mount. The mount includes a ball attachment so you can easily adjust the mount to the best angle for you. This way you can easily view the screen and can make changes in destinations or routes while driving. Some of the models are attached by a bean bag and some even have a suction cup that attaches the unit to the windshield.

The Garmin mount is portable which is a very important feature. The unit can easily be removed from the dashboard of one car and can be secured onto the dashboard of another car. The unit works on almost all vehichles and specific mounts can be purchased if your car requires this. The mount also includes a arm that can be folded down and stored in your car. This unit is compatible with almost all Garmin GPS units including the nuvi series and streetpilot series. However there are some mounts that are specific to certain Garmin navigation units.

The world of outdoor activities like camping, surveying or merely exploring has really changed over the last few years. In the old days, you would just go out with your sturdiest clothes, a tent, some sleeping bags, and a map and compass. Now there are so many different devices and accessories to make exploring unmapped areas easier and more fun that it might seem like shopping for outdoor fun is a little overwhelming. The truth is that it can be if you don’t know what to look for. If you are shopping for gps devices to collect coordinates, you are going to want to make sure that you are getting the best accessories available to you. A device that is really important to own right now is the handheld GPS.

GPS map vs Paper maps

The GPS does what a map and compass, and your skill in using them, used to do, but it is easier to use, it is more convenient, and it is also more effective. With GPS units, you can punch in your desired destination, and the device will tell you how to get there from where you are now. It really is an amazing outdoor tool. If you have a destination in mind but you can’t remember the the exact location, these GPS systems will be able to tell you everything you want to know.

Latest Garmin etrex handheld GPS

The handheld GPS is a new product, so you know that when you are shopping for one you are going to have a lot of questions. Which is the best? This really depends on what you are looking for. If you are a heavy duty camper who really likes to go out and get lost in the wilderness, then you might want to consider a handheld marine GPS. If you are looking for one of the more popular brands, then consider our Garmin etrex handheld GPS. Some other great brands are the Magellan and the Lowrance.

When you are shopping for your handheld GPS, don’t go into the stores. Here you will find limited and overpriced selection. Shop and compare online, where you get a much better selection and you know that the cost is kept very low. You will also find that it’s more convenient to shop online. You won’t have to beat other customers to the best deals and you will have the device delivered directly to your home and be ready to safely find your way on your next out door expedition.

Call us today and we will help you keep track of the outdoors.

If you bought a a Garmin GPS with preloaded maps for East Africa (Kenya, Uganda,, Tanzania, Rwanda and Burundi) you are entitled to a free first time update.

Garmin provide a Free 90-day Map Update Guarantee whereby you can update the maps on your sat-nav to the latest version free of charge. The 90 days start from the date that your sat-nav first acquires a satellite fix.

The reason for this guarantee is that none of the sat-navs available in Kenyan shops or online stores contain the latest map information. The reason is simple. Map updates are released approximately once every 3 months while the manufacturing cycle from device production through distribution to stores is longer. Typically the maps preloaded onto a sat-nav can be between 6-24 months old. Availing of the free map update is therefore a must.

To avail of the free map update, you go to the Garmin website, set up an account for yourself under ‘myGarmin’ and register your device. Once you register the sat-nav you will be advised that an update is available.

Terms and Condition of Free Update

From Garmin Website

“You will qualify for the free map update(s) only if you connect your device to your computer and then visit www.garmin.com/mapupdates either (i) prior to first using your device, or (ii) within 90 days of first acquiring satellites while driving with your device (the “First Satellite Fix”). If you qualify under one of these two conditions, then you will be entitled to receive one or more free map update(s) during the 90-day period following the date you connected your device to your computer and visited www.garmin.com/mapupdates or the First Satellite Fix date. “

To Check whether your new Garmin GPS is entitled to a free update go to https://my.garmin.com/maps/nuMaps.htm Enter your product serial number and wait for instructions.