Magellan was an explorer by trade. So it stands to reason that the modern navigational devices bearing his name should branch out from the “how not to get lost” breed of GPS units to create the “how to find stuff” category of devices dedicated to the outdoor game of “geocaching.” Think of the Magellan eXplorist (MSRP: $199) as a sort of al fresco hand-held video game that gets users off the couch and into the outdoors for the increasingly popular high- tech treasure hunts. Curious explorers use GPS technology to hide and find “caches,” solve location-based puzzles and share experiences online. With preloaded coordinates of the world’s most popular geocaches, rich graphics and a user-friendly interface all packed into a waterproof device, the eXplorist enriches the game. Battery power offers 18 straight hours of outdoor adventure using sensitive SiRFstarIII GPS chipset that provides 3-meter accuracy. The unit includes common GPS features such as waypoint creation, a worldwide base map, active tracking and trip odometer, and is designed to connect seamlessly to , with a free 30-day membership included.
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