GPS Units
10-01-2007, 12:27 PM
#1
Thread Starter
Join Date: Sep 2007
Posts: 15
GPS Units
I am looking to get a GPS unit.
I would like to know what people think about there devices.
Right Now i am Consideringa Magellian.
What I am need is something that is waterproof and has good TOPO maps of US Mexico and Canada.
Much more then that I do not know what I am looking for or need. Any dieas would help in narrowing my choice would be appreaciated
I would like to know what people think about there devices.
Right Now i am Consideringa Magellian.
What I am need is something that is waterproof and has good TOPO maps of US Mexico and Canada.
Much more then that I do not know what I am looking for or need. Any dieas would help in narrowing my choice would be appreaciated
10-02-2007, 03:34 PM
#2
Spike
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: WI
Posts: 22
RE: GPS Units
I have a garmin LegendCX and have Topo 2008 on it and that setup works pretty slick. The legendCX is very simple to use and with the topo 2008 I've installed on it, it shows every little trail and intermittent stream in the area. I recommend that setup for all hunter or hikers.
10-03-2007, 07:35 PM
#3
Typical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: USA
Posts: 868
RE: GPS Units
Of all of the units I looked at, the Garmin units were the easiest to operate and learn to use effectively.
That being said, the units with the external antenna (60Cs and 60Csx) have the greatest ability to achieve satellite lock under dense tree cover. When I get under the tree canopy with my Legend Cx........poof! No more satellites. Not to say it is not a good unit, on the contrary, it is a great unit (small, easy to use, accurate) however if you think you will find yourself in or under some dense cover, then I would opt for one of the Garmin 60 series units.
That being said, the units with the external antenna (60Cs and 60Csx) have the greatest ability to achieve satellite lock under dense tree cover. When I get under the tree canopy with my Legend Cx........poof! No more satellites. Not to say it is not a good unit, on the contrary, it is a great unit (small, easy to use, accurate) however if you think you will find yourself in or under some dense cover, then I would opt for one of the Garmin 60 series units.
10-03-2007, 08:48 PM
#4
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Bloomington, IL
Posts: 1,132
RE: GPS Units
ORIGINAL: RiverCity
I am looking to get a GPS unit.
I would like to know what people think about there devices.
Right Now i am Consideringa Magellian.
What I am need is something that is waterproof and has good TOPO maps of US Mexico and Canada.
Much more then that I do not know what I am looking for or need. Any dieas would help in narrowing my choice would be appreaciated
I am looking to get a GPS unit.
I would like to know what people think about there devices.
Right Now i am Consideringa Magellian.
What I am need is something that is waterproof and has good TOPO maps of US Mexico and Canada.
Much more then that I do not know what I am looking for or need. Any dieas would help in narrowing my choice would be appreaciated
Whatever you choose I would recommend a color screen as opposed to the monochrome. You will thank yourself later for it.
10-08-2007, 10:41 PM
#7
Fork Horn
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location:
Posts: 144
RE: GPS Units
I recently bought a Garmin GPSMap 60C at a used equipment sale at REI. It cost me under $150 (New $450) and another $100 or so for the TopoMap program. It's color and it's amazing. The only time I loose the Sat is when I forget and put it in my pocket. I'm really surprise how close it gets me to a saved point. You can't go wrong with Garmin. I even have a Garmin in my car.
