Garmin GPSMap 60C Review

UPDATE: This model has been discontinued. For more current recommendations, please refer to our handheld GPS buyers guide or our Garmin handheld GPS comparison chart.

The Garmin GPSMap 60C is basically the same unit as the 60CS, minus the barometric altimeter and electronic compass. It has the same bright color screen and can utilize routable maps, so it can do double duty in the backcountry or the car. The 60C, a mid-level model, is a step up from the GPSMap 60, which has less memory and a greyscale screen.

25 readers at Amazon rated the Garmin 60C at 4-1/2 (out of 5) stars. Amazon’s editorial team had this to say…

"The Garmin GPSMap 60C is full of features that are only found on the newest generation GPS handheld units. It’s not enough just to have color displays anymore. Garmin knows this, and they upped the ante with this lightweight, rugged, waterproof unit, offering a 256-color, highly reflective display that provides easy viewing in almost any lighting condition, including sunlit conditions…"

Here’s what other reviewers are saying:

• GPS Information.net does their usual excellent job when they review the GPSMap 60C.
• Utah Geocachers weigh in with this review of the Garmin GPS 60C.
• Seven readers at ZDNet rate the GPS Map 60C a 7.7 out of a possible 10.

Some other resources which may prove useful:

• The official Garmin GPSMAP 60C web page.
• A PDF version of the 60C owners manual.
• This tool lets you compare Garmin handheld GPS features side-by-side.
• Finally, here’s a link to a Yahoo Garmin 60C discussion board.