HuntingNet.com Forums - View Single Post - Which GPS units are best for hunters?
View Single Post
Old 06-03-2005 | 12:39 AM
  #25  
HuntElk4Fun
 
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 231
Likes: 0
From: Rocky Mtns
Default RE: Which GPS units are best for hunters?

ORIGINAL: Cougar Mag

I am curious as to how good the new Magellan Explorist line of units work. Even the Explorist 100 boasts of having the WAAS feature. Anyone?
I'm a GIS specialist and play in the GPS world all day, etc. WAAS isn't needed for what most people on here are going to be using it for. It will drain the battery faster and doesn't improve accuracy enough to make it worth sucking that extra juice. So the truck is 30 ft off the point vs 10 ft. I'd hope you can still find the truck!

Garmin is simply the best for the money IMO. We use them alot when we don't need our $4000 mapping grade units and they fit the bill nicely. Just remember to get a 12 channel receiver and don't worry about WAAS. Maps are up to you, but if it's just to get back to the truck, look into the $100 original eTrex. Will work just fine and dandy. If you use the personal radios alot, the Rinos are very handy. Especially if you hunt with others and seperate alot (assuming each of you have one). They are pricey though, but worth it if you hunt that way.
HuntElk4Fun is offline  
Reply