--- product_id: 1154848 title: "Magellan eXplorist GC Waterproof Geocaching GPS" brand: "magellan" price: "€ 379.73" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 3 url: https://www.desertcart.pt/products/1154848-magellan-explorist-gc-waterproof-geocaching-gps store_origin: PT region: Portugal --- # 3m accuracy 2.2" LCD Sunlight readable Magellan eXplorist GC Waterproof Geocaching GPS **Brand:** magellan **Price:** € 379.73 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🌍 Discover the world, one cache at a time! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Magellan eXplorist GC Waterproof Geocaching GPS by magellan - **How much does it cost?** € 379.73 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.pt](https://www.desertcart.pt/products/1154848-magellan-explorist-gc-waterproof-geocaching-gps) ## Best For - magellan enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted magellan brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Navigate with Ease:** Intuitive user interface and simple controls for seamless geocaching adventures. - • **Built for the Outdoors:** Waterproof design means you can explore without worry, rain or shine. - • **See Clearly, Find Easily:** Vibrant color transflective screen ensures readability even in bright sunlight. - • **Precision at Your Fingertips:** High-sensitivity SiRFstarIII GPS delivers pinpoint accuracy within three meters. - • **Join the Geocaching Community:** Perfect for connecting with fellow adventurers and sharing your finds. ## Overview The Magellan eXplorist GC is a waterproof geocaching GPS device featuring a 2.2-inch LCD display, a high-sensitivity SiRFstarIII GPS for three-meter accuracy, and a vibrant color transflective screen for optimal visibility in sunlight. Designed for outdoor enthusiasts, it combines user-friendly navigation with robust performance. ## Description .com Magellan eXplorist GC is the first GPS device 100% dedicated to geocaching that includes out-of-the-box paperless geocaching, seamless connection to geocaching.com, a brilliant color screen, rich graphics, and a simple user interface all packed into a rugged and waterproof device. The device is powered by two AA batteries for up to 15 hours of outdoor adventure along with a highly-sensitive SiRFstarIII GPS chipset that provides 3-meter accuracy. The device is made for geocaching with an uncomplicated interface and the ability to sort and search thousands of geocaches. Mark your find and quickly add field notes. Push all your logs to geocaching.com once you return from your day's adventure. eXplorist GC has tons of fun and familiar graphics, such as smiley faces for logs and merit-based awards to show off your geocaching expertise. Additionally, the product comes packed with common outdoor GPS features, such as waypoint creation, a worldwide basemap, active tracking, and trip odometer.FeaturesSeamless Connection to Geocaching.com User CommunityEasily connect to the #1 user community for geocaching and perform "Send to GPS", create and sync Pocket Queries, and upload Field Notes. Free 30 Day Premium Membership to Geocaching.comDownload GPX files, create your own Pocket Queries, and get tons of other premium membership features. Pre-Loaded with the Most Popular Geocaches in the WorldThese caches have been found more than any others. Get a complete out-of-the-box experience by searching and finding the top geocaches worldwide. Paperless Geocaching Download and view more than 20 unique characteristics of each cache and view, search, filter on the device. Details include name, location, description, hider, size, difficulty, terrain, hint, spoilers, and last 20 user logs among a number of other details. Easy to Navigate Menus and Rich Graphics A dedicated device means there is no nonsense to by-pass to get to your geocaches. A simply main menu, intuitive contextual menus, and vibrant graphics make this device easy to use.Brilliant, sunlight readable color screen A vibrant 2.2" color transflective screen provides the best readability in direct sunlight. Store up to 10,000 geocaches on the device That is a total of 20 Pocket Queries. Load a new GPX file for each trip or all the locations you love to geocache so you'll have data on board when you need it. Geocache Awards Keep track on all your finds and receive special awards based on number of finds, types of finds, and other interesting combinations of actions. The more you find, the more you are rewarded. Create and Store 500 Waypoints Whether you mark your car, campsite, starting location, or places to re-visit, waypoints are a common and useful feature in all outdoor GPS devices. Rugged and waterproof to IPX-7 standards Focus on the adventure not protecting the device. High-sensitivity SiRFstarIII GPS with 3-meter accuracy Most smart phones provide 20-meter GPS accuracy, which will get you close to the geocaching, but will it really help your find it? 3-meter GPS accuracy will put you on top of the cache and make the find that much easier. Worldwide Basemap Orient yourself to nearby streets, rivers, lakes, and parks to help in your treasure hunting expedition. 18 Hours of battery life using 2 AA batteries Go strong for an entire day (or more) of geocaching. No stopping to replace the batteries. WAAS/EGNOS/MSASGPX CompatibleVantagePoint Compatible Download VantagePoint for free at www.magellangps.com High-speed USBAdditional FeaturesPicture Viewer Whether the log has a pic of the last person to find or the hider attached a spoiler image to help locate a well hidden cache, a picture is worth a thousand words. Suspend Mode The goal is to conserve battery life by putting the device into an advanced power saving mode. Suspend mode will turn off everything expect for GPS tracking. Wake up the device with a single click.On-board user memory Loads on space to add up to 10,000 geocaches and tons of photos and personalized backgrounds. Record Active Track and See "Breadcrumbs" on the Map ScreenKeep a log of all the steps you took throughout the day hunting for geocaches. Reference your track to find your way back to keep a record of geocaching adventures. Trip OdometerKeep tabs on distance travelled, average speed, and other useful statistics. NMEA Message OutputFor hardcore outdoor GPS enthusiasts who want to connect their device to laptop running VantagePoint software and see your position on computer screen. Multiple Coordinates and Map DatumsGeocache around the world and do it accurately. See your geographic location in UTM coordinates or reference the OS Grid while hunting for caches in Great Britain. What's in the BoxMagellan eXplorist GC GPS receiver, USB Data Cable, Two (2) AA Batteries, User HandbookSystem RequirementsPC RequirementsMicrosoft Windows XP or higher, minimum of 256 MB of RAM, minimum of 1.5 GHz processor or higher, CD-ROM drive, minimum of 100 MB of free hard drive space, USB Port, Internet connection, and either Internet Explorer or Firefox web browsereXplorist GC eXplorist 110 eXplorist 310 eXplorist 510 eXplorist 610 eXplorist 710 Memory 2GB - 2GB 2GB+MicroSD 4GB+MicroSD 8GB+MicroSD Best in Class Base Map ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Updateable / Loadable Maps - - ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Camera and Microphone - - - ✔ ✔ ✔ Compass and Barometer - - - - ✔ ✔ Summit Series Maps - - - - ✔ ✔ City Series Maps - - - - - ✔ Features Dedicated geocaching device that comes with features beginner or advance geocachers will appreciate. A solid device with all the basic navigation you’ll need to get to your campsite and back. Customize your device with your own map content from Nat Geo, Navionics, Fishing Hot Spots and more. Capture and share your adventures with the built in camera and microphone. Shoot stills and video, with geotagging and voice annotations. Increase safety and precision with additional sensors, elevation and barometric altimeter to predict weather conditions. The ultimate navigation tool with the ability to get you from your doorstep to summit and back again. From the Manufacturer Magellan eXplorist GC is the first GPS device 100% dedicated to geocaching that includes out-of-the-box paperless geocaching, seamless connection to geocaching.com, a brilliant color screen, rich graphics, and a simple user interface all packed into a rugged and waterproof device. The device is powered by two AA batteries for up to 15 hours of outdoor adventure along with a highly-sensitive SiRFstarIII GPS chipset that provides 3-meter accuracy. The device is made for geocaching with an uncomplicated interface and the ability to sort and search thousands of geocaches. Mark your find and quickly add field notes. Push all your logs to geocaching.com once you return from your day's adventure. eXplorist GC has tons of fun and familiar graphics, such as smiley faces for logs and merit-based awards to show off your geocaching expertise. Additionally, the product comes packed with common outdoor GPS features, such as waypoint creation, a worldwide basemap, active tracking, and trip odometer.FeaturesSeamless Connection to Geocaching.com User CommunityEasily connect to the #1 user community for geocaching and perform "Send to GPS", create and sync Pocket Queries, and upload Field Notes. Free 30 Day Premium Membership to Geocaching.comDownload GPX files, create your own Pocket Queries, and get tons of other premium membership features. Pre-Loaded with the Most Popular Geocaches in the WorldThese caches have been found more than any others. Get a complete out-of-the-box experience by searching and finding the top geocaches worldwide. Paperless Geocaching Download and view more than 20 unique characteristics of each cache and view, search, filter on the device. Details include name, location, description, hider, size, difficulty, terrain, hint, spoilers, and last 20 user logs among a number of other details. Easy to Navigate Menus and Rich Graphics A dedicated device means there is no nonsense to by-pass to get to your geocaches. A simply main menu, intuitive contextual menus, and vibrant graphics make this device easy to use.Brilliant, sunlight readable color screen A vibrant 2.2" color transflective screen provides the best readability in direct sunlight. Store up to 10,000 geocaches on the device That is a total of 20 Pocket Queries. Load a new GPX file for each trip or all the locations you love to geocache so you'll have data on board when you need it. Geocache Awards Keep track on all your finds and receive special awards based on number of finds, types of finds, and other interesting combinations of actions. The more you find, the more you are rewarded. Create and Store 500 Waypoints Whether you mark your car, campsite, starting location, or places to re-visit, waypoints are a common and useful feature in all outdoor GPS devices. Rugged and waterproof to IPX-7 standards Focus on the adventure not protecting the device. High-sensitivity SiRFstarIII GPS with 3-meter accuracy Most smart phones provide 20-meter GPS accuracy, which will get you close to the geocaching, but will it really help your find it? 3-meter GPS accuracy will put you on top of the cache and make the find that much easier. Worldwide Basemap Orient yourself to nearby streets, rivers, lakes, and parks to help in your treasure hunting expedition. 18 Hours of battery life using 2 AA batteries Go strong for an entire day (or more) of geocaching. No stopping to replace the batteries. WAAS/EGNOS/MSASGPX CompatibleVantagePoint Compatible Download VantagePoint for free at www.magellangps.com High-speed USBAdditional FeaturesPicture Viewer Whether the log has a pic of the last person to find or the hider attached a spoiler image to help locate a well hidden cache, a picture is worth a thousand words. Suspend Mode The goal is to conserve battery life by putting the device into an advanced power saving mode. Suspend mode will turn off everything expect for GPS tracking. Wake up the device with a single click.On-board user memory Loads on space to add up to 10,000 geocaches and tons of photos and personalized backgrounds. Record Active Track and See "Breadcrumbs" on the Map ScreenKeep a log of all the steps you took throughout the day hunting for geocaches. Reference your track to find your way back to keep a record of geocaching adventures. Trip OdometerKeep tabs on distance travelled, average speed, and other useful statistics. NMEA Message OutputFor hardcore outdoor GPS enthusiasts who want to connect their device to laptop running VantagePoint software and see your position on computer screen. Multiple Coordinates and Map DatumsGeocache around the world and do it accurately. See your geographic location in UTM coordinates or reference the OS Grid while hunting for caches in Great Britain. What's in the BoxMagellan eXplorist GC GPS receiver, USB Data Cable, Two (2) AA Batteries, User HandbookSystem RequirementsPC RequirementsMicrosoft Windows XP or higher, minimum of 256 MB of RAM, minimum of 1.5 GHz processor or higher, CD-ROM drive, minimum of 100 MB of free hard drive space, USB Port, Internet connection, and either Internet Explorer or Firefox web browsereXplorist GC eXplorist 110 eXplorist 310 eXplorist 510 eXplorist 610 eXplorist 710 Memory 2GB - 2GB 2GB+MicroSD 4GB+MicroSD 8GB+MicroSD Best in Class Base Map ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Updateable / Loadable Maps - - ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Camera and Microphone - - - ✔ ✔ ✔ Compass and Barometer - - - - ✔ ✔ Summit Series Maps - - - - ✔ ✔ City Series Maps - - - - - ✔ Features Dedicated geocaching device that comes with features beginner or advance geocachers will appreciate. A solid device with all the basic navigation you’ll need to get to your campsite and back. Customize your device with your own map content from Nat Geo, Navionics, Fishing Hot Spots and more. Capture and share your adventures with the built in camera and microphone. Shoot stills and video, with geotagging and voice annotations. Increase safety and precision with additional sensors, elevation and barometric altimeter to predict weather conditions. The ultimate navigation tool with the ability to get you from your doorstep to summit and back again. ## Features - 2.2-inch LCD display - Easy to use with an intuitive user interface, simple controls and menus, and vibrant graphics - Vibrant color transflective screen provides the best readability in direct sunlight - A high-sensitivity SiRFstarIII GPS with three-meter accuracy puts you on top of the cache and make the find that much easier ## Product Details - **Brand:** Magellan - **Model Name:** eXplorist GC - **Screen Size:** 2.2 Inches - **Special Feature:** Waterproof, Easy to Navigate Menus, Rich Graphics, Ssunlight Readable Color Screen, High-Sensitivity SiRFstarIII GPS - **Connectivity Technology:** USB - **Map Type:** Worldwide - **Sport:** Geocaching - **Included Components:** Magellan eXplorist GC GPS receiver, USB Data Cable, Two (2) AA Batteries, User Handbook - **Battery Life:** 18 - **Mounting Type:** waterproof, found in image ## Images ![Magellan eXplorist GC Waterproof Geocaching GPS - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71dm1MBKaIL.jpg) ![Magellan eXplorist GC Waterproof Geocaching GPS - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81wcVOkRRiL.jpg) ![Magellan eXplorist GC Waterproof Geocaching GPS - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81cJHrPXUeL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Perfect for Geocaching! *by C***Y on June 5, 2013* We are beginner Geocahers, but have caught the "bug" so to speak. I was tired of using my expensive Android, and was worried about letting others handle it or taking into wooded/swampy areas to keep track of the GPS. We invested in this one and I don't care who has or where they take it! I'm a bit of wuss for crawling into wooded areas (didn't grow up in the country), so I let the ones don't mind take the GPS with them into those area and they keep track of where to go for ones off the beaten path/trail. With the phone, we couldn't do that, I would have to stand at the edge of the trail and say, it's there somewhere! I don't find the screen too small at all, once I updated the latest software, it got even better. The battery does not drain fast and you can charge it up with the USB cable. Lots of great settings, especially with the new software update, it's even better. A few bugs, but there are work arounds that you can find on the Geocache website. I suggest you set the background to pure white and leave the back light on all time (it will turn off in sleep mode, which you can set) for best viewing in sun or shade. I tried the fancy, pretty backgrounds and they were annoying. Beginner or expert, I don't think you'll be disappointed. It got us right on top of the caches, and there was only one we couldn't find, but I still suspect it was stolen. ### ⭐ Never Worked Out of the Box *by M***C on March 21, 2014* I chose to purchase this item as a gift for someone that is wanting to get into geocaching. I have used Garmin's in the past, but this product boasted of being perfect for beginner cachers, and even created specifaclly for that purpose.When I received the unit, I took it out of the box, put in fresh batteries, powered it on and... nothing. I thought, "maybe I need to hold the power button." Still nothing.I attempted several more times and eventually I got to what looked like a start-up screen. It had the magellan logo and what appeared to be some sort of compass or timer. The compass/timer thing didn't move, but remained static and the unit never loaded up-it just froze on that screen. Now, I couldn't get the thing to shut off! I had to take the batteries out to get it off.I tried calling Magellan for support and the only help they could give was to say I should try using the re-set button. Did that, and it started up, great! So I shut it off, tried to restart it normally, and was back to a frozen start-up screen.I'll summarize the next 6 hours I spend trying to get this to work properly. I researched every fix, work around, and firmware update possible. Nothing ever worked.But at least I'm not alone. In fact, what I discovered when doing a Google search for "explorist GC problems" was an entire ocean of people with bad explorist GC units, regardless of where they bought them from. Many people even had the EXACT same issue I had right out of the box or another related major problem. Any product with this many bad reviews and out of the box experiences should be recalled. I've sent this item back and will likely NEVER buy a Magellan product again. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Definitely NOT Waterproof *by D***B on April 9, 2012* I have had this GPS for a few months. I actually bought two so that I could take visiting family geocaching with me. I've liked that I have easy access to the cache description, previous logs, and hints to refer to as I geocache. I've used it to geocache in Florida and many Caribbean islands.My first issue with this GPS is that, even with programmed updates, the maps are not accurate. I actually "walked on water" on St. Thomas (according to the Explorist anyway).The reason for the "1" rating is the claim that this GPS is waterproof. Today, while pursuing some caches in my kayak, I tipped the kayak enough that everything that was not lashed down went into the drink. Two GPS's went in (the Magellan Explorist GC and my el cheapo yellow Garmin eTrex). The water wasn't deep...maybe 3 ft...I found the Explorist within a minute and fished it out...it was a good five minutes before I found my eTrex.The Explorist was absolutely DEAD...the eTrex...still tracking like a trooper. Note that approximately 10 minutes prior to the dunking, I had replaced the batteries in the Explorist and as part of my standard protocol checked the back lock and the seal over the charging connector...both were sealed tight. Took the unit home, removed the batteries, opened the charging seal and let the moisture evaporate. Still DEAD : (I think I'll go back to relying on my el cheapo eTrex so I won't have to suffer future disappointments like the Magellan Explorist. I plan to write the company to let them know that this product is FAR from waterproof.**Update 4/14/2012...after NO response from Magellan, I attempted again to get their attention by sending another note via email regarding the problem I encountered and also posted on their FaceBook page...hopefully, this will yield a response. (I am a realist...I know the response may not be what I may desire, but a response is expected...no response is just plain disrespectful to the consumer.)**Update 11/9/2012...after posting on Facebook, I did finally receive a response from Magellan. My faith in their customer service is restored. They authorized return of the damaged unit and replaced it with a new one at no cost to me...kudos to Magellan for handling this professionally! I still wish the unit was truly waterproof as many of the geocaches I pursue are water based. Time will tell how the unit holds up. 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