Hiking GPS Deal: Bushnell Onix 400 for Under $80
It’s a few years old now, and never received the best reviews, but many users have been very satisfied with their Bushnell Onix 400 Weather Tracker GPS. Now discontinued, this GPS handheld that once cost over $500 is now available for under $80 on Amazon and Ebay, making it the hiking GPS deal of the week.
This unit attracted notice when first released because of its unique feature set, combining standard handheld GPS navigator capabilities with XM weather data and the ability to display satellite photos.
The subscription XM satellite radio feature also provides basic news, sports and music programing. The weather display gives users local forecasts, and allows them to display weather maps including radar as a layer on top of navigational maps.
In its waterproof rubber case the unit is rugged enough for heavy outdoor use, but some users have found it overly large and clunky. But the 11-ounce package delivers strong GPS functionality with a 3.5 inch color screen, SiRFstar III antenna, and 128 megabyte memory with 20 routes and 1000 waypoints.
The Bushnell Onix 400 was never going to match the elegance of a Garmin Oregon. But especially if you like the Weather Tracker feature this is a great GPS bargain for under $100; who knows how long they will last at this price.
