Looking for a hand held gps for my son for Christmas. He hunts in colorado, mostly bow hunting. I need help getting the right one.
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this is a very accurate unit. you can buy detailed map grids from Garmin or get them free just google free downloads for Garmin 200. Bought one for my son who hikes in N.Y. and N.J. He downloads specific maps from google easily.
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There are several manufacturers that make GPS's that are suitable for hiking. Of course they all come with different looks, features and price tags. My advise is to decide what features you need in a GPS, what features you want in a GPS and how much you are willing to pay. Do some research on the web and remember that some claims and review's tend to "stretch" things. Then go to an outfitter who carries the model you like and look it over. Do ask the salesperson to let you do functional check and see if it is really is as good as advertised.
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Thanks a lot. It's helpful but I already bought it. I want it for trekking and have never owned a GPS of any sort before so I suspect I'm in for a lesson or two! i guess I'll return it if it doesn't measure up.
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I saw one in a second hand store in Flagstaff AZ Appx 2008 that had the compass in the stock. They're out there. My kids (2) still have one each ( commemorative 25th I think) I bought them for Christmas around early 90's but no compass. Wasn't there also a secret decoder?
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I had been thinking of a magellan maestro 4000 series GPS as a future uprade to my Garmin c340. The maestro series has a lot of interesting features. After reading the Amazon reviews I will definately wait a little longer.
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I too have a Tri Glide and would like to talk to someone who has used this GPS for a while. I'm going to go out on a limb and leave my email address, huskers_68352@yahoo.com. Please contact me.
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there are two Garmin products that address your geographic area ....... Blue Chart HXUS039R (Entire US) and Garmin Lakes Vision 010-C1076-00 (Northeast), BUT, both appear to stop just south of the seaway. I would advise calling Garmin 800-800-1020 to determine if they have a new Southeast Canada regional Vision chart ..... it does not appear that they currently have such an offering ........ I have their Southeast Vision chart loaded in a Garmin 541S and the 3-D MarineEye is exceptional ......... Fran Uteg
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"Hunting adventures" as in geocaching? IMHO, the Garmin Etrex is perfect for that; it's what I bought it for. It's lousy for navigation while driving, but when hunting a geocache it presents a clear direction and distance to the quarry. Ideally, you'll want to purchase a data cable to ease loading coordinates, and you'll need a 9-pin serial connector to connect that data cable to -- which may mean you'll need a serial port-to-USB adapter. When added up, it may be cheaper to get the more expensive model that has a USB connection built in.If you have a smartphone you don't need any of this, though. Just install the c:geo app and use that instead. "Hunting adventures" as in geocaching? IMHO, the Garmin Etrex is perfect for that; it's what I bought it for. It's lousy for navigation while driving, but when hunting a geocache it presents a clear direction and distance to the quarry. Ideally, you'll want to purchase a data cable to ease loading coordinates, and you'll need a 9-pin serial connector to connect that data cable to -- which may mean you'll need a serial port-to-USB adapter. When added up, it may be cheaper to get the more expensive model that has a USB connection built in.If you have a smartphone you... » Read More "Hunting adventures" as in geocaching? IMHO, the Garmin Etrex is perfect for that; it's what I bought it for. It's lousy for navigation while driving, but when hunting a geocache it presents a clear direction and distance to the quarry. Ideally, you'll want to purchase a data cable to ease loading coordinates, and you'll need a 9-pin serial connector to connect that data cable to -- which may mean you'll need a serial port-to-USB adapter. When added up, it may be cheaper to get the more expensive model that has a USB connection built in.If you have a smartphone you don't need any of this, though. Just install the c:geo app and use that instead. « Show Less
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Get on your computer and go to: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LHUliwmAXxY It discusses a different model of GPS, but the directions apply. It is an excellent video. Thanks for asking the question, it got me to search for an answer for you and I learned something, too. General rule: when you have a question about "how do I ...." go to Google and ask that question. I get a good answer more than 90% of the time. Good luck. If you have a more specific question, don't hesitate to ask again.
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I need to purchase a handheld gps and download maps for Chile and Argentina road navigation and would appreciate advice from those who've used them. Which Garmin unit might be easy to learn for someone who's only used gps in a car?
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Always bring a magnetic compass. You might lose the eTrex, batteries might die, etc. But assuming its in good working order, the eTrex will easily return you home, or to a trailhead, or any other starting point. Have fun! I am an old Michigander myself. Used to drive a Buick down the trails in the UP.
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Idk bout bow hunting but I would advise getting this rangefinder for that purpose get something more advance, it will worth it in the end truth me
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Good question. I want to buy one for my son this year for Christmas. I bought him the bow last Christmas an he still loves it.
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I cheap Hand Held works great. I've used the the Garmin GPS60 myself. Pop in a couple AA's and it last quite a long time. That with my pocketPC which I kept all my CACHE data on was what I used. I plan to switch over to using the IPHONE as soon as I get one. It's a all in one type of thing. I'd have the CACHE data, GPS, and a Camera all in one which makes things a snap. Less to carry. Good for a Adult, but if your bring your kids for example, the GPS60 is simple and pretty tuff. If it's dropped on the ground or in the water, it's safe!!! Enter the Data for the CACHE your looking for into it and hand it to your kid and it basically has a Arrow on the screen you can use pointing the direction you need to go along with distance. It's also cheap!!! Not sure if they still sell it or if there's a updated version. It was like $99 at the time. I've had it for quite a few years now. A NUVI for example really isn't a good GPS for Geo Caching!!! You can get a expensive fancy GPS with color and all that, and spend $400 or whatever, but it really not going to make things all that much better. You really don't need a MAP. In fact with the right software for your PC, you can save all the CACHE way points your Interested in to your NUVI for Car use to get you to the Location, and a cheap Hand held once at the area. you don't need a Map or anything on the handheld. My GPS60 supports Geo Caching, will show Open and closed Treasure chests for Geo Locations for found and not found. So both can be plugged into your PC and the waypoints saved onto them both. Then you don't have to manually enter them.
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The etrexH has a compass pointer that points to your GC and shows the distance to the GC. I have a Nuvi 750 and I don't remember it having the pointer. Because of this I would choose the etrexH for geocache hunting any day over the Nuvi.
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I don't personally know of anyone that has the Rand McNally. Some of the RV forums that I frequent have had good reviews on both the Rand McNally and the Garmin. I don't know which Rand McNally there were using. Sorry.
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I have Verizon's GPS. Although I don't recommend it (for other reasons), it has a "truck" option we use when pulling our 5er. I'm looking for a Nuvi with that option but haven't found it yet. The 506LT/LMT is way more expensive and looks like it's in "truck mode" all the time. Btw, isn't towing your dogs against the law? ;-)