Garmin NUVI 255

Best Camping Gear Reviews was recently given a Garmin NUVI 255 GPS device to try out. At first we thought it was not worth it but now that we have used it and learned how to use we love it! The Nuvi 255 is an entry level Garmin GPS device. It only costs around $200.00 and can be found at most sporting good stores and camping gear stores. If you are looking for a Garmin GPS device with more bells and whistles check out the Garmin Oregon GPS. Here are the features of the Garmin Nuvi 255:

Battery life: up to 4 hours
Waterproof: no
High-sensitivity receiver: yes
RoHS version available: yes
Maps & Memory:
Basemap: yes
Preloaded street maps: yes
Ability to add maps: yes
Built-in memory: internal solid state
Accepts data cards: microSD™ card (not included)
Waypoints/favorites/locations: 1000
Voice prompts: yes (internal speaker)
Speaks street names: yes
Voice-activated navigation (operate device with spoken commands): no
Auto re-route (fast off-route and detour recalculation): yes
Choice of route setup (faster time, shorter distance, off road): yes
Route avoidance (avoid highways, tolls etc.): yes
Bluetooth wireless technology (connect to your phone for hands-free calling): no
FM traffic compatible: yes
MSN Direct compatible: yes
XM Navtraffic & Radio for U.S. compatible: no
Speed limit indicator (displays speed limit for most major roads): yes
Where Am I? (find closest hospitals, police & gas stations, nearest address & intersection): yes
ecoRoute (calculates a more fuel-efficient route) : yes
Custom POIs (ability to add additional points of interest): yes
Garmin Garage vehicles compatible (download car-shaped icons to your device): yes
Garmin Garage voices compatible (download custom voices to your device): yes
Photo navigation (navigate to geotagged photos): yes
World travel clock, currency & unit converter, calculator: yes
Picture viewer: yes
Garmin Lock (anti-theft feature): yes
Touchscreen: yes
Marine-friendly: no

This is a basic GPS device but very nice. Once you learn how to use the device it is very easy and helpful. Overall, Best Camping Gear Reveiws thinks you should have this as part of your camping gear!

REI camping gear stores

Best Camping Gear Reviews is going to start profiling camping gear stores that sell some of the best camping equipment that we review. Tonight’s article is going to talk about one of the biggest camping gear stores, REI.

REI has been providing some of the best customer service and outdoor gear since the opened. They carry everything from Kelty camping tents, Garmin GPS devices, and Coleman lanterns. Not only does REI carry the best camping gear, but they also carry climbing gear, cycling gear, fitness gear, paddling gear, clothing, and much more.

REI has stores in 28 states and continues to grow everyday!

REI has won several awards over the last few years, including best camping products, cheap camping gear products, and great customer service awards. Don’t spend more money than you have to, buy your next camping gear at REI!

Bushnell Excursion binoculars

All too often people pack their camping gear, head to one of their favorite campgrounds, and realize they forgot something. More often than not, it was their binoculars that they forgot. Binoculars aren’t like most pieces of camping equipment where you can just head to the local camping gear store near the campground and replace them. Binoculars can cost a lot of money sometimes. Binoculars range in price from $30.00 to $2,500.00!

Best Camping Gear Reviews likes the Bushnell binoculars. We get to use the Bushnell binoculars more than the average camper. The reason is because we are police officers and used our Bushnell binoculars as pieces of our police equipment. Binoculars come in handy as police gear and camping gear.

There is nothing better than taking a long nice hike and finding a secluded mountain peak with beautiful views. Using some binoculars will allow you see some amazing things! Just remember to take your Garmin GPS with you so that you don’t get lost!

One of Best Camping Gear Reviews favorite pair of Bushnell binoculars is the Bushnell Excursion EX binocular. The Excursion binoculars are very lightweight, waterproof, fog proof, and very durable. A drop here and there won’t do any damage. The Bushnell Excursion binoculars come in an 8x42 or 10x42 powers. The Bushnell Excursion binoculars can found at most camping gear stores and select police gear stores. They cost between $210.00 and $250.00,

Garmin Oregon GPS devices

As we start 2009, new camping gear is being introduced almost daily. Camping equipment manufactures are always pushing the technology limits and coming up with better camping gear. The other day I was at one of my local camping gear stores and saw the new Garmin GPS devices. The Oregon Series by Garmin has some great features.

The Garmin Oregon 200 GPS is a little over 4” tall and 2” wide. It features a 3” 65k TFT touch screen display, 400 x 200 pixel output, and a USB cable for easy downloads. The Oregon 200 is a rugged, touch screen, reliable GPS device. With new programs installed on the device, this is a very user friendly handheld GPS device. The Garmin Oregon 200 GPS costs about $450.00.

The Garmin Oregon 300 GPS handheld device features all the same features of the Oregon 200 but has 384 mb of internal memory, the capability to produce 3-D maps, and a barometric altimeter that monitors weather conditions. The Garmin Oregon 300 GPS device costs about $500.00.

The Garmin Oregon 400T GPS device has the same features of the Oregon 300 with much more! The Oregon 400T has a 400 x 240 pixel output, preloaded topographical map database and a barometric altimeter with an electronic compass.

All of the Garmin GPS devices can be purchased at your local camping equipment stores such as Cabelas, Bass Pro Shops, and Sports Authority.