Field & Stream, a publication whose tagline indicates that it is “The World’s Best Leading Outdoor Magazine,” has named the Garmin Colorado 400t on its list for the “Best of the Best: Top New Outdoor Gadgets of 2008.”  For Field & Stream to recommend a GPS device, it has to be really be able to go the distance.This is quite an honor and if you are looking for a GPS device to accompany you on your outdoor treks and journeys, consider the Garmin’s Colorado.

The Colorado has what you need for serious climbing or hiking. It’s map detail includes national, state and local parks and forests. The Colorado will keep you abreast of elevation, trails, rivers, lakes and other points of interest. The 3-D map view will make it possible for you to really get a feel for your surroundings. Plus, the sunlight-readable display will make it simple for you to get a good read on map details.

The Colorado’s trip computer provides odometer, stopped time, moving average, overall average, total time, max speed and more relevant information that you need.

It also has an electronic compass to keep you on track. It will give you bearing information, whether you’re moving or not.  Plus, its high-sensitivity, WAAS-enabled GPS receiver allows you to locate your position quickly and precisely. Dense foliage and deep canyons are no match for the Colorado 400t: it maintains its GPS location in some of very hard-to-reach locations. The reliable Colorado is made to keep you from losing your way.

You can also keep track of your friends too. With the Colorado 400t you can share your waypoints, tracks, routes and geocaches wirelessly with other Colorado users.

The rugged Colorado is jam-packed full of great features. Visit ActionGPS.com to learn more about how one of the outdoor GPS devices from Garmin can give you a boost on all your hiking adventures.