Swiss Gear Kandersteg I 4 Person Sport Dome SG33026

We have found that Marks Outdoor Gear is now carrying a full line of Wenzel / Swiss Gear camping equipment. This is one of the "Best Value" family tent's around and has features that you would find on tents costing hundreds more. The Swiss Gear Kandersteg I Sport Dome Tent sleeps 4 with space to spare, feature-packed for maximum comfort in the wild. Quality, durability and function are the hallmark of Swiss design. And the Swiss Gear Kandersteg I is no exception. It's packed with features to make your stay in the woods that much more enjoyable. Details like SwissGuard Weather Protection construction, a gear loft, climate control venting system, e-port cord access, mud mat, shoe pocket and more. So well thought-out you'll wonder why you ever pitched anything less!

The Kandersteg I comfortably sleeps 4 and is the perfect choice for family or group camping. All the best features from the outdoor pros at Wenger: Big 9'6" x 9' base, 56" center height; Sonic Sealed floors and SwissGuard seams for improved water resistance; Rain shingle floor protector for added moisture resistance; SwissGuard polyester taffeta fabric with double pass polyurethane coating; Rain fly has taped seams for even better moisture resistance; Patented hoop fly frame provides stability and door overhang protection; Hoop frame construction and Climate Control design combine for maximum air circulation and improved comfort; Patented rounded bay windows give more space to the interior... fine mesh keeps the critters out without hampering airflow; Rounded flex-style door for convenient access; E-Port electrical access hole lets you get power cords in without running the cord through the door no tripping! Mud Mat unrolls.

Features:

• Shoe pocket
  
• E-port
  
• Factory taped fly seams
  
• Factory taped polyester taffeta floor
  
• Arched bay windows
  
• Rain shingle floor protector
  
• Flex style door
  
• Patented hoop fly frame
  
• Gear loft
  
• Organizer pockets
  
• Shockcorded fiberglass frame
  
• Zippered duffel carry bag

So if you are starting out with a young family and want to get them into camping this is an excellent tent to do so.

Swiss Gear Kandersteg I 4 Person Sport Dome SG33026

Swiss Gear Kandersteg I 4 Person Sport Dome SG33026
Swiss Gear Kandersteg I Sport Dome Tent sleeps 4, Big 9'6" x 9' base, 56" center height; Sonic Sealed floors and SwissGuard seams for improved water resistance
PRICE: $56.96

Spring Forward with The Garmin Edge 605 or 705

Here is a new item from Garmin, the Garmin Edge 605 and 705. The Garmin’s new Edge 605 and 705 are now shipping to dealers, so cyclists wanting the latest in bike computer technology will soon have it. Both come with mapping and color displays. The 705 takes it further with ANT+Sport wireless technology, which means it can pair with heart rate, cadence sensor and even compatible power meters. The beauty of ANT+Sport wireless technology is something we call “interoperability.” For you, that basically means a device like Edge plays nicely with compatible devices like sensors and software. You just pair the devices through a simple menu operation and they “find” each other. No worries on picking up data from another cyclist’s heart rate monitor or power meter, as long as you’re not near other sensors when you do the initial pairing. The Garmin Edge 605 and 705 - coming soon to a bike shop near you!

The Garmin Edge 605

Add maps and find motivation with Edge 605. This GPS-enabled cycle computer comes loaded with everything you need to make the most out of your ride. Get cycle computer data and mapping detail, all from one compact, easy-to-use device. You can even store, analyze and share your stats for the world to see with Garmin’s online training community. With a color display and ultra-cool training features, Edge 605 has it all.

Navigate Your Ride

Lose yourself in the ride without losing your way. Edge 605 comes with a built-in basemap, plus it has a microSD card slot for adding map detail and storing workouts, courses and saved rides. Just plug in optional, detailed MapSource® City Navigator® street maps on a preloaded data card and get turn-by-turn directions on a sunlight-readable, color display as you pedal. Add optional topo mapping for your off-road adventures. Edge snaps easily into the included bike mount to guide you to your destination.

The Garmin Edge 705

Trainer. Navigator. Edge 705 pushes you to do your best, then shows you the way back. This GPS-enabled cycle computer knows no limits. Get heart rate, cadence, turn-by-turn directions, power data (from ANT+Sport™-enabled third-party power meters) - the works. Even share your data with other Edge 705 buddies after your ride. All wireless with a color display, this is no ordinary cycle computer.

Navigate Your Ride

Lose yourself in the ride without losing your way. Edge 705 comes with a built-in basemap, plus it has a microSD card slot for adding map detail and storing workouts, courses and saved rides. Just plug in detailed MapSource® City Navigator® street maps on a preloaded data card and get turn-by-turn directions on a sunlight-readable, color display as you pedal. Add optional topo mapping for your off-road adventures. Edge snaps easily into the included bike mount to guide you to your destination.

Measure Heart Rate and Cadence

Garmin’s innovative ANT+Sport wireless technology means you get heart rate and speed/cadence data with no strings attached. All versions of Edge 705 include a wireless heart rate monitor to measure your heart rate and track your heart rate zone. Some packages also include a speed/cadence sensor to monitor your pedaling cadence and wheel speed as you ride. You can even use it to train indoors because the sensor attaches to your rear wheel.

Garmin Edge 605 Personal Training Navigator for Cyclists (PRE-ORDER) Garmin Edge 605 comes with a built-in basemap, plus it has a microSD card slot for adding map detail and storing workouts, courses and saved rides / Built-In World Basemap / Track Speed, Distance, Calories Burned & Time PRICE: $338.98

Garmin Edge 705 Personal Training Navigator with Heart Rate Monitor and Cadence Sensor for Cyclists (PRE-ORDER) Garmin Edge 705 Personal Training Navigator GPS / Heart Rate Monitor / 2.2 in Screen Display / 15 Hours Lipolymer Rechargeable Battery / MicroSD Card Slot PRICE: $428.98

Pricing Review for the Garmin Zumo 550

I was searching the web this past weekend getting ready to get my motor bike out. I begun looking at the Garmin Zumo 550 and the TomTom Rider2 comparing and pricing and features. I have decided to go with the Zumo 550 and found it at Mark's Outdoor Gear about $300.00 cheaper than my local BestBuy or Circuit City.

Info on the Garmin Zumo 550: from marksoutdoorgear.com.

Garmin ZUMO 550 Bluetooth Motorcycle/Scooter GPS

Customize your ride with the rugged Zumo 550. Designed by bikers, zumo’s motorcycle-friendly features make it easy to operate while in the saddle. From back roads to rallies, its preloaded maps and high-end navigation features give you the freedom to go where you want. Check out Garmin's zumo mini-site to see it action!

Enjoy Bike-Friendly Design

Durable and dependable, Zumo 550 is built for motorcycles:

• Glove-friendly touchscreen with left-handed controls makes it easy to operate
• High brightness, sunlight-readable, UV-resistant display makes it easy to view your screen
• Motorcycle console for trip information, including fuel gauge to warn you when it's time to fill up
• Motorcycle mount with universal mounting hardware so you can mount it anywhere
• Included motorcycle and automotive mount (with integrated speaker) for riding or driving
• Custom caps available in a variety of colors to reflect your style
• Vibration-tested, waterproof and built with fuel-resistant plastics to withstand the element

Navigate the Open Road

Zumo 550 comes ready to go right out of the box with preloaded City Navigator® NT street maps and a hefty points of interest (POIs) database, including motels, restaurants, fuel, ATMs and more. Simply enter a destination, and Zumo takes you there with turn-by-turn voice directions that speak street names. In addition, Zumo accepts custom points of interest such as school zones and safety cameras and lets you set proximity alerts to warn you of upcoming POIs. The 550 also comes with a rechargeable, removable lithium-ion battery a for trip planning or use on foot, and even accepts additional maps.

Add Traffic, Weather and Radio

With optional XM subscriptions and an XM antenna, you can check the weather, move ahead of traffic and listen to the radio when you travel with Zumo in the U.S. As an alternative, z?mo can receive optional TMC traffic alerts (in select cities) when used with a compatible traffic receiver. Simply press a button on the screen, and z?mo recalculates your route to avoid traffic tie-ups.

Talk and Listen Wirelessly

With Zumo 550’s Bluetooth® wireless technology, you can talk on the phone safely without removing your gloves or helmet. Connect Zumo to your Bluetooth-enabled headset/helmet and cell phone to make and receive hands-free calls. You can even make phone calls to POIs through z?mo’s Bluetooth interface. In addition, Zumo transmits navigation voice prompts to your headset so you can listen wirelessly.

Plan Your Trips and Share Your Rides

Zumo 550 makes it easy to plan your next trip and share routes with your riding buddies. Plan trips on your computer before you start. Search for food and fuel stops and local attractions. Then, transfer your route to Zumo and go.

At the end of the day, share your favorite places and rides with other z?mo riders, and review your travels in Google™ Earth. SD card expansion makes it easy for storage and route sharing. Download routes to share with your riding buddies — even load mp3 files to your unit to enjoy tunes on the road. In addition, JPEG picture viewer lets you share photos of your adventures with friends and family.

What's in the Box:

• Zumo 550
• Preloaded City Navigator® NT for North America (full coverage)
• MapSource® City Navigator North America NT DVD (full unlock)*
• Motorcycle mount with mounting hardware
• Vehicle suction cup mount with integrated speaker**
• Dashboard disk
• Carrying case
• AC charger
• Vehicle power cable
• Motorcycle power cable
• USB cable
• Security screwdriver
• Custom caps (silver and black)
• Garmin stickers
• Owner's manual on disk
• Quick reference guide

*City Navigator North America NT DVD included in North American Version; City Navigator Europe NT DVD included in European version.

*Notice to Drivers in California and Minnesota

Package contents may vary per version. See your local dealer for more information.

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Specifications:

Physical & Performance:
Unit dimensions, WxHxD:	4.8"W x 3.9"H x 1.6"D (12.2 x 9.9 x 4.1 cm)
Display size, WxH:	2.8"W x 2.1"H (7.2 x 5.4 cm); 3.5 diag (8.9 cm)
Display resolution, WxH:	320 x 240 pixels
Display type:	QVGA color TFT with white backlight
Weight:	10.6 ounces (300.5 g)
Battery:	removable, rechargeable lithium-ion
Battery life:	up to 4 hours
Waterproof:	yes (IPX7)
High-sensitivity receiver:	yes
RoHS version available:	yes

Maps & Memory:
Basemap:	yes
Preloaded maps:	yes
Ability to add maps:	yes
Built-in memory:	internal solid state
Accepts data cards:	SD card (not included)
Waypoints/favorites/locations:	500
Routes:	50

Features:
Voice prompts (e.g. "Turn right in 500 ft."):	yes (using included mount(s))
Speaks street names (e.g. "Turn right ON ELM STREET in 500 ft.") :	yes
Speech recognition (navigate with voice commands):	no
3D map view:	yes
Auto sort multiple destinations (provides most direct route):	yes
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
Custom POIs (ability to add additional points of interest):	yes
Hands-free calling with Bluetooth® wireless technology:	yes
FM traffic compatible:	yes
XM® Navtraffic (includes basic weather) & Radio for U.S. compatible:	yes
MSN® Direct for U.S. compatible:	no
Where Am I? feature (find closest hospitals, police & gas stations, nearest address & intersection):	no
Car locator feature (marks position when removed from windshield mount):	no
MP3 player:	yes
Audio book player:	yes
Picture viewer:	yes
Configurable vehicle icons (select car-shaped icons for map navigation):	yes
World travel clock, currency & measurement converter, calculator:	no
Touchscreen:	yes
Qwerty or ABC keyboard (choose keyboard layout):	no
Remote control:	no
FM transmitter:	no
Headphone jack/audio line-out:	yes
Dead reckoning:	no
Garmin Lock™ (anti-theft feature):	yes
Motorcycle-friendly:	yes

Warranty: MOG 30 Day, Manufacturer 1 Year

Garmin nuvi 750 is now available!

Yes it is true the long anticipated Garmin nuvi 750 is finally available through must dealers.

FEATURES

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Sleek and wide, nüvi 750 leads the way with advanced navigation features, a colorful widescreen display, preloaded maps, an FM transmitter, a travel kit and more. Like the rest of the wide nüvi 700-series, its premium navigation capabilities, like route planning and a handy locator, give you peace of mind on the go.

See More

With nüvi 750's widescreen display, you'll always get the big picture. View map detail, driving directions, photos and more in bright, brilliant color. Its sunlight-readable, 4.3-inch display is easy to read — from any direction.

Navigate With Ease

nüvi 750 comes ready to go right out of the box with preloaded City Navigator® NT street maps and millions of points of interest (POIs) such as hotels, restaurants, fuel stations, ATMs and more. Simply touch the color screen to enter a destination, and nüvi takes you there with 2D or 3D maps and turn-by-turn voice directions. It even announces the name of exits and streets so you never have to take your eyes off the road. In addition, nüvi 750 accepts custom points of interest, such as school zones and safety cameras and lets you set proximity alerts to warn you of upcoming POIs. The European version even includes a preloaded safety camera database containing locations of cameras for parts of Europe.

Where Am I?

Keep track of yourself and your car with nüvi 750. Just tap "Where Am I?" to find the closest hospitals, police stations, fuel stations, nearest address and intersection. Also see your exact latitude and longitude coordinates. nüvi 750 even remembers where you parked. It automatically marks your position when you remove it from the windshield mount, so you can navigate with nüvi on foot and find your way back to your vehicle. Perfect for unfamiliar spots and crowded lots such as amusement parks, stadiums and malls.

Plan Ahead

nüvi 750 includes advanced navigational features to take the worry out of traveling. With route planning you can save 10 routes, specify via points and preview simulated turns on the 750's wide screen. In addition, nüvi 750 automatically sorts multiple destinations to provide an efficient route for errands, deliveries or sales calls. It also displays speed limits for highways and Interstates. A trip log provides an electronic bread crumb trail of up to 10,000 points, so you can see where you've been on the map.

Take It With You

nüvi 750's high-sensitivity internal (non flip-up) antenna gives it a sleeker, thinner design than the nüvi 600-series, making it easy to slip in your pocket or purse. Its rechargeable lithium-ion battery makes it convenient for navigation by car or on foot.

Go Beyond Navigation

Navigation is just the beginning. nüvi 750 includes many “must have” entertainment and travel tools including MP3 player, audio book player (subscription to Audible.com required), JPEG picture viewer, currency converters and more. With nüvi 750's wireless FM transmitter¹ you can hear audio, including voice prompts, MP3s and audio books, through your vehicle's stereo. It's also compatible with optional FM traffic alerts or optional MSN® Direct content. The 750 features Garmin Lock™, an anti-theft feature, and configurable vehicle icons that let you select car-shaped graphics to show your location on the map. Optional plug-in SD cards let you add additional features to enhance your travel experience including language translation and detailed travel guides. Our SaversGuide® provides information on nearby merchants offering discounts to customize your nüvi whether you’re traveling or close to home.

¹Notice to customers in the European Union

Super Tuesday: An Eco-friendly Reminder

The 2008 presidential candidates are scurrying to woo the last remaining undecided voters tonight as 24 states prepare for Super Tuesday, the nation’s largest primary. After a full year of campaigns, commercials, and endless debates over Iraq, health care, and, yes, the environment, it’s finally come down to four republican and two major democratic candidates. The Grand Ol’ Party’s John McCain is in the lead, with Mitt Romney nipping at his heels. Mike Huckabee, even with the mighty Chuck Norris on his side, is placing a distant bronze, and Ron Paul is hardly on the charts. It’s an even closer race on the democratic side, with Hillary Clinton barely inching ahead of Barack Obama.

--Claire Napier Galofaro

Magellan Triton 200

Magellan rushed out their Triton line scrambling to get this out before Christmas of 2007 but it looks like they forgot to do enough testing with the interface before releasing. Thought to be a winner with a GPS unit that could finally download USGS topo maps. This was accomplished last year with "DeLorme" but was out of average price range and the interface was not that friendly. With the Triton, this was supposed to be the breakthrough moment with the ability to download the very popular National Geographic Topo maps. The error in rushing out products, for the Triton, is the Topo interface does not work but we are impressed with the the fast and easy scroll and zoom features of the map.

My opinion is to wait until Magellan and Topo figure this one out and then purchase. If you have already maybe time to send it back until then.

Automotive GPS Units Comparison

Reviewed by: Kyle Smith
Edited by: David Smith

Reviewed on 10/22/07 Release date: 9/12/05 Garmin International reveals the Garmin Nüvi 350. The sleek, portable nüvi 350 is a GPS navigator, traveler’s reference and digital entertainment system, all in one. It is your pocket-sized personal travel assistant ready for adventure. Like the rest of the nüvi 300-series, you’re just a few screen taps away from anywhere.

This awesome little unit is no bigger than a deck of cards and is small enough to fit in you front pocket. The Garmin Nuvi 350 has a 3.5-inch color touch screen, framed by a thin silver bezel. The 320x240-resolution screen is daylight readable and has five backlight-timer settings.

This unit has now been surpassed by the nuvi 650 and others, but the price has dropped by half.

Where to buy Garmin Nuvi 350

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Descriptions:
by: Marks Outdoor Gear

Garmin's nüvi 350 is a portable GPS navigator, traveler’s reference and digital entertainment system, all in one. It is your pocket-sized personal travel assistant ready for adventure. Navigate With Ease nüvi 350 comes ready to go right out of the box with preloaded City Navigator® NT street maps, including a hefty points of interest (POIs) database with hotels, restaurants, fuel, ATMs and more. Simply touch the color screen to enter a destination, and nüvi takes you there with 2D or 3D maps and turn-by-turn voice directions. It even announces the name of exits and streets so you never have to take your eyes off the road. In addition, nüvi 350 accepts custom points of interest (POIs), such as school zones and safety cameras and lets you set proximity alerts to warn you of upcoming POIs. The European version even includes a preloaded safety camera database containing the location of safety cameras for parts of Europe. Add Traffic Alerts Avoid traffic jams with the addition of an optional FM TMC traffic receiver and traffic services. By adding these to your nüvi, you are notified of accidents or road construction ahead on your route. Simply touch the screen to view traffic details or recalculate your route to avoid traffic. Take It With You Like the rest of the nüvi series, nüvi 350 sports a sleek, slim design and fits comfortably in your pocket or purse. Its rechargeable lithium-ion battery makes it convenient for navigation by car or foot. Go Beyond Navigation Navigation is just the beginning. nüvi 350 includes many “must have” entertainment and travel tools including MP3 player, audio book player (subscription to Audible.com required), JPEG picture viewer, world travel clock with time zones, currency converter, measurement converter, calculator and more. It also comes with Garmin Lock™, an anti-theft feature, and configurable vehicle icons that let you select car-shaped graphics to show your location on the map. Optional software on plug-and-play SD cards for language translation, detailed travel guide and savings program allows you to customize nüvi for your travel needs. nüvi 350: It's a whole nü way to travel.

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