Garmin Colorado 400t
Average Rating: 
Reviewed by 2 Trailspace users
Description
The Colorado 400t is a gps receiver made by Garmin. It has an average rating of 4 stars (out of 5), based on 2 user reviews.
Here's what other sites are saying:
From Campmor:
"With state-of-the-art 3D elevation perspective and preloaded topographic map data of the US, the rugged Colorado 400t is the perfect companion for your outdoor adventures. It gives you all the tools you need for serious hiking, climbing or hunting. New innovative features including the Rock 'n Roller wheel for one hand operation as well as the ability to exchange waypoints, tracks, routes and geocaches wirelessly between units. In addition, you can customize your Colorado with five different user profiles; automotive, marine, recreation, fitness or geocache. The SD card slot on the bottom of the unit makes it simple to load optional maps for different types of adventures. The Colorado has a rugged, metal-look and a sleek, slim profile. The Colorado's detailed mapping and high-resolution color display enhance any outdoor adventure, whether on land or water. Features and Specifications High-sensitivity, WAAS enabled GPS receiver Innovative Rock 'n Roller input wheel Wireless sharing of user tracks, waypoints, routes and geocaches between units SD card slot for optional mapping and user data storage Dimensions: 2.4"W x 5.5"H x 1.4"D Screen: Transreflective Color TFT; Size: 3" diagonal, 2.55" x 1.53" Display resolution: 240 x 400 pixels Weight: 7.3 oz (with batteries) Waterproof to IPX7 standard (1 meter for 30 minutes) barometric altimeter, electronic compass, picture viewer 1000 waypoints, 50 routes tracklog: 10,000 point, 20 saved tracks Outdoor games, hunt/fish calendar, tide tables and sun/moon phases Custom points of interest Batteries: 2 AA (15 hour battery life NOT INCLUDED) USB interface."
From Backcountry.com:
"Topographic maps are great and all, but what if you fell asleep in geography class and don't know a contour from a coconut? Boot up the Garmin Colorado 400t GPS for topo and 3-D map viewing that even the greenest of navigators can interpret. In addition to an intuitive reference, the waterproof Colorado 400t GPS also features a built in barometric altimeter, a detailed worldwide base map, digital compass, an SD expansion card slot, and can exchange waypoints, routes and geocaches between similar units. And when you're having trouble picturing how gnarly that approach will be, the Colorado's 3-D map view gives you a unique terrain perspective. The high-sensitivity receiver even works under thick tree cover or in deep canyons."
From Altrec Outdoors:
"Take on the trails with Garmin Colorado 400t. This rugged, advanced handheld is packed with detailed topographic maps for all your hiking adventures not to mention 3-D map view, a high-sensitivity receiver, barometric altimeter, electronic compass, SD card slot, picture viewer and color display. Exchange tracks, waypoints, routes and geocaches wirelessly between similar units. With its high-sensitivity, WAAS-enabled GPS receiver, Colorado 400t locates your position quickly and precisely and maintains its GPS location even in heavy cover and deep canyons. The advantage is clear - whether you're in deep woods or just near tall buildings and trees, you can count on Colorado to help you find your way when you need it the most. When the going gets tough, Colorado leads the way."
From REI:
"With incredible mapping, geocaching and a vivid display, the amazing Garmin Colorado sets the standard in GPS technology. Large, sunlight-readable screen offers crystal-clear colors and high-resolution images. Enjoy vibrant 3D ''walk the trail'' mapping with preloaded Topo 2008 software and Worldwide Digital Elevation Model (DEM) basemap with shaded relief. Comes with an SD card slot for additional data; accepts all Garmin MapSource data cards and software. Features built-in electronic compass, altimeter and barometer. Supports Geocaching.com GPX files for complete cache description and hints. Groundspeak's Wherigo Player application comes pre-installed and includes an instructional tutorial; learn more at www.wherigo.com. Enjoy effortless sharing of waypoints, tracks, routes and geocache locations between Colorado series units with unique wireless transfer function. High-sensitivity receiver provides rapid first fix and is sensitive enough to acquire signals in urban canyons and under dense foliage. Innovative Rock-n-Roller input device provides an intuitive, user-friendly interface. Offers configurable profiles for end use: auto, marine, recreation, fitness and geocaching. Operates on two AA batteries. Waterproof construction keeps unit functioning; meets IEC 60529 lPX7 standards (submerge 1m for 30 min.). Compatible with Garmin heart rate monitors and GSC 10 Speed and Cadence Sensor, sold separately. JPG image viewer displays pictures stored on SD cards. WAAS-enabled (Wide Area Augmentation System) receiver delivers accuracy to 10 ft. in North America. Includes MapSource® Trip and Waypoint Manager software, PC USB interface cable, carabiner, manual and quick-start guide."
User Reviews
Colorado 400t
Reviewed by Karichard, Sep 05, 2008
Con's: Takes a little long to get used to."
Colorado 400t
Reviewed by David Lloyd Merrill, Jun 23, 2008
For those that have enjoyed this unit, there is a recurring theme: make darn sure you've got the most updated software loaded."
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Where to Buy
Buy Online We found the Colorado 400t at 2 online stores:
| Store | Product Description | Price |
 Campmor | Colorado 400t | $549.96 | Buy Now |
 Backcountry.com | Colorado 400t GPS | $575.95 | Buy Now |
