Hiking + trail navigation
Mark waypoints, follow routes, record tracks and use track-back for recreational trail and backcountry navigation.
Apollo Adventure Gear · Handheld navigation
Adventure A8 Handheld GPS Navigator
A rugged handheld navigation device for hiking, camping, overland travel and field use. The A8 combines multi-satellite positioning, waypoint and route navigation, track recording and track-back, compass guidance, barometric information and practical area-measurement tools in a physical-button outdoor format.
Multi-GNSS satellite positioningWaypoint, route + track navigationIP66 outdoor protection4000mAh rechargeable battery + USB-C
A8 reference configuration shown. Regional map package and final production specification are confirmed before supply.Technical overview
A8 navigation and outdoor specification
The current A8 reference material supports the functions below. Map package, storage configuration, supplied accessories, runtime and final production details are confirmed for the quoted unit before supply.
01Satellite positioning
GPS + Galileo + BeiDou + QZSSMulti-GNSS support is intended to improve satellite availability compared with GPS-only operation.
02Display
3.2-inch sunlight-readable colour displayPhysical buttons and directional controls support operation without relying on a touchscreen.
03Navigation
Waypoints, routes, tracks + track-backSave coordinates, create or follow routes, record a journey and navigate back along a recorded track.
04Compass + pressure tools
Digital compass + barometerCompass navigation supports directional guidance; the barometer provides atmospheric-pressure information.
05Survey functions
Area, length + slopeBuilt-in survey tools provide practical field measurement pathways for outdoor, property and land-use tasks.
06Coordinate systems
WGS84 + UTMTwo coordinate-system pathways are shown in the current A8 reference material.
07Maps
Built-in map pathway + offline map supportThe current product listing references a built-in world map. Offline map support is available; the exact regional map package is confirmed before supply.
08Battery
4000mAh rechargeable lithium batteryActual operating time varies with satellite reception, screen use, mapping and configuration.
09Charging + data
USB-CUSB connection supports charging and a computer data-transfer pathway.
10Environmental protection
IP66Designed for dust and water resistance appropriate to outdoor recreation; it is not presented as a diving or submersion device.
No pricing is displayed online. Final map package, storage capacity, battery runtime, accessories, warranty, certification and exact production configuration are confirmed before quotation and supply.
Navigation toolkit
Built around practical navigation, not phone reception.
The A8 provides dedicated waypoint, route, track, map, survey and satellite-information functions in a self-contained handheld device. Exact preloaded map content is confirmed for the destination before supply.
A8 function gallery
See the core navigation, survey and outdoor functions.
These reference images show the current A8 function pathway. Screen graphics, map coverage and runtime can vary by configuration, so the supplied unit is confirmed before quotation is finalised.
Project fit
A dedicated navigator for the places where a phone is not the whole plan.
Camping + overland travel
A dedicated satellite-navigation layer for campsite access, remote recreation and vehicle-based travel planning.
Field measurement
Area, length and slope tools add practical value for property checks, outdoor projects, farm use and field assessment.
Physical-button control
The button-based interface is useful when gloves, wet conditions or bright outdoor light make phone-style touch control less convenient.
Offline map pathway
Use the built-in map pathway and compatible offline map files without depending on a cellular data connection for positioning.
Rugged outdoor format
IP66 protection, rechargeable power and a compact handheld form make the A8 suitable for regular outdoor carry.
Common applications
HikingTrail navigationCampingOverland travelOutdoor recreationProperty checksFarm + field useArea measurement
Product status
What Apollo has confirmed at catalogue level.
Configuration, technical evidence, interfaces, exposure or destination requirements need product-specific review before the final supply package is confirmed.
Status signals describe Apollo's current product record and project pathway. They do not replace project-specific engineering, testing, local approvals or destination compliance review.
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