---
product_id: 402419015
title: "GPSMAP 79s, Marine GPS Handheld with Worldwide Basemap, Rugged Design and Floats in Water"
brand: "garmin"
price: "215168 Ft"
currency: HUF
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Garmin"
url: https://www.desertcart.hu/products/402419015-gpsmap-79s-marine-gps-handheld-with-worldwide-basemap-rugged-design
store_origin: HU
region: Hungary
---

# Floats in water, IPX6 water-resistant 20-hour GPS battery life Multi-constellation satellite support GPSMAP 79s, Marine GPS Handheld with Worldwide Basemap, Rugged Design and Floats in Water

**Brand:** garmin
**Price:** 215168 Ft
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🧭 Command the seas with confidence—your ultimate marine GPS companion!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** GPSMAP 79s, Marine GPS Handheld with Worldwide Basemap, Rugged Design and Floats in Water by garmin
- **How much does it cost?** 215168 Ft with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hu](https://www.desertcart.hu/products/402419015-gpsmap-79s-marine-gps-handheld-with-worldwide-basemap-rugged-design)

## Best For

- garmin enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted garmin brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Crystal Clear in Any Light:** Sunlight-readable, high-res color display with scratch-resistant, fogproof glass for effortless viewing
- • **Navigate Anywhere, Anytime:** Supports GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS & SBAS for global precision tracking
- • **Built to Brave the Elements:** Rugged, floating design with IPX6 water resistance keeps you on course no matter the conditions
- • **Memory That Goes the Distance:** Save up to 10,000 waypoints and 250 routes—never lose your favorite spots or planned journeys
- • **Stay Oriented with Confidence:** Built-in 3-axis tilt-compensated compass and barometric altimeter keep your bearings sharp and altitude precise

## Overview

The Garmin GPSMAP 79s is a rugged, floating marine handheld GPS featuring a high-resolution, sunlight-readable color display. It supports multiple satellite constellations for reliable worldwide tracking, includes a worldwide basemap, and offers expanded memory to save 10,000 waypoints and 250 routes. Water-resistant to IPX6 standards, it boasts a built-in 3-axis compass, barometric altimeter, and up to 20 hours of battery life, making it the perfect tool for professional and recreational mariners alike.

## Description

Cast off confidently with the GPSMAP® 79s marine GPS handheld. This rugged, floating handheld features a sunlight-readable, high-resolution color display that is fogproof and scratch-resistant. You get access to a range of satellite constellations, so you get more reliable, accurate tracking around the world. Navigate wherever your adventures take you with the worldwide basemap. With more memory than previous models, you can save and track 10,000 waypoints and 250 routes. Keep your bearings with the built-in compass.

Review: Gps - Excellent product.quick shipping
Review: This thing is awesome ! - Actually I use it as a backup and also when I'm on a boat with lesser experience than myself captain. These hand-helds are very accurate, a unit you can rely on.

## Features

- Rugged, floating, water-resistant (IPX6 — unit level only) handheld GPS with a high-resolution color display and scratch-resistant, fogproof glass
- Increased memory to save and track 10,000 waypoints, 250 routes and 300 fit activities
- Supports multiple satellite constellations (GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS and SBAS) for reliable tracking around the world
- Includes worldwide basemap
- Built-in 3-axis tilt-compensated electronic compass shows heading while standing still
- Barometric altimeter tracks changes in pressure to pinpoint your precise altitude
- Battery life: up to 20 hours in GPS mode

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B09GWCKR59 |
| Batteries | 2 AA batteries required. |
| Best Sellers Rank | #50,807 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #49 in Handheld GPS Units #3,767 in Boating Equipment |
| Color | White |
| Connectivity technologies | USB |
| Customer Reviews | 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (138) |
| Date First Available | October 26, 2021 |
| Department | Unisex-Adult |
| Human Interface Input | Buttons |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 9.9 ounces |
| Item model number | 010-02635-00 |
| Manufacturer | Garmin |
| OS | Windows |
| Other display features | Wireless |
| Product Dimensions | 2.67 x 6.85 x 1.67 inches |
| Scanner Resolution | 240 x 400 |
| Special features | Floats in water |
| Whats in the box | GPSMAP 79s; Lanyard; USB cable; Documentation |

## Product Details

- **Audio Output Mode:** Digital
- **Battery Life:** 19 Hours
- **Brand:** Garmin
- **Connectivity Technology:** USB
- **Included Components:** GPSMAP 79s; Lanyard; USB cable; Documentation
- **Map Type:** North America
- **Model Name:** GPSMAP 79s
- **Screen Size:** 3 Inches
- **Special Feature:** Floats in water
- **Vehicle Service Type:** Boat

## Images

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: can other units be tracked so you know where your other party members are?**
A: It depends on your set-up

**Q: Are waterway maps available?**
A: Yes

**Q: Is it possible to use this device in the South American region?**
A: It should it is a GPS.

**Q: Does the 79s accept garmin micro sd cards from anywhere in the wirld or just north America?**
A: Garmin 79 accepts micro sd cards for parts of the world other than north America.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Gps
*by C***S on October 13, 2025*

Excellent product.quick shipping

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This thing is awesome !
*by B***. on November 29, 2023*

Actually I use it as a backup and also when I'm on a boat with lesser experience than myself captain. These hand-helds are very accurate, a unit you can rely on.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Last long
*by T***R on March 27, 2024*

This is excellent quality It work very well for me

## Frequently Bought Together

- Garmin GPSMAP 79s, Marine GPS Handheld with Worldwide Basemap, Rugged Design and Floats in Water
- Garmin Colorado Series Marine Mount
- Garmin Universal Carrying Case 010-10117-02 , Black

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*Last updated: 2026-02-12*