GPS Units
02-23-2005, 12:25 PM
#11
Join Date: Dec 2003
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RE: GPS Units
Cougar, if all you were needing is a navigation device that will get you from point A to Point B, with compass, distance and other various computations, something as simple as the Garmin Etrex(yellow) will get the job done. Under a $100 retail. The fancy mapping units are cool(like 60C, Etrex Legend, Etrex Vista, etc), but when your lost, both will get you back basically the same way.
02-25-2005, 06:25 AM
#13
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: RI
Posts: 3,073
RE: GPS Units
I have an Etrex Legend. Paid $150. It has more features than the basic model, not as many as the high end units, but definitely some bells and whistles worth having. The built in maps are nice for general reference though they are not detailed. You can download more detailed maps if you buy the CDs, but I haven't had the need to. Overall, its a great little unit.
03-10-2005, 06:43 AM
#16
Join Date: May 2004
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RE: GPS Units
I've been using a Garmin in one form or another since GPS was released for civilian use. I've tried others, but always come back to the Garmin's. Useing a GPS hunting will change the way you hunt, IF you get a good one you can trust. Saying you only need it for Colorado is like saying you only need heat in the winter, put in a cheap furnace. Colorado is big country that can take your life if you're not careful. Don't buy the cheapest unit you can and learn to use it before you go. And ALWAYS carry a compass and map as a backup! I'm speaking from experience.
03-12-2005, 10:53 AM
#17
Fork Horn
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: WI
Posts: 169
RE: GPS Units
Garmin!
I have a Garmin Legend that I love. User friendly, nice features, and Garmins customer service is great -- my screen had issues, called customer service and they said send it in even though I didnt have the receipt. I got a new unit in a couple weeks -- and they even put my old waypoints on the new unit!
Only problem is satellite reception in the woods is not the best, but didnt expect it to be.
I have a Garmin Legend that I love. User friendly, nice features, and Garmins customer service is great -- my screen had issues, called customer service and they said send it in even though I didnt have the receipt. I got a new unit in a couple weeks -- and they even put my old waypoints on the new unit!
Only problem is satellite reception in the woods is not the best, but didnt expect it to be.
03-14-2005, 02:07 AM
#18
Fork Horn
Join Date: Jul 2004
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Posts: 446
RE: GPS Units
I use a Garmin Etrex Summit it gives you an instant bearing (arrow pointer points you directly to your waypoint)while standing still once locked on to the Sat. Same thing withe the built in compass. Their lesser model and that goes for other brands out there (the yellow one) for about $99 gave me problems the first time i used it while hunting it took awhile to get a good bearing and or compass heading i was having to walk a ways before everything would get orientated so i exchanged it for their better model.
04-09-2005, 08:44 AM
#20
Join Date: Dec 2004
Posts: 1,263
RE: GPS Units
I'd buy a Garmin - they support the devices long after the sale has taken place. Things I look for in one is the ability to load maps and color. Color adds a lot to these devices. A few that you might want to look at are the ETREX-Legend C, ETREX Vista C, 60C and 60CS and if you want to load a LOT of maps the GPS MAP 76C.