The GPSMAP 296 builds on the tradition of Garmin with new features like terrain cautions and alerts, sectional chart-like topographic data and a transparent navigation arc view for course, speed, and distance information lead the list of advances.

The GPSMAP 296 also features USB data transfer, faster processing speed, and a rechargeable lithium-ion battery pack.

Press a button, and you have your choice of the unit's automotive or marine modes.
Turn the automtive mode into a full turn by turn car gps with the optional GPSMap 296 auto kit which includes full street level european maps.

An automatic logbook also calculates your flight time and automatically records departure and arrival locations. When used with Garmin's free logbook software— FlightBook—this feature makes light work of maintaining your logbook. Your flight information will be stored in the unit and can be downloaded to this exclusive Flightbook software at any time.