Is a compass and barometric altometer that useful? Is a compass and barometric altometer that useful? The GPS will mostly be used for hiking in Texas.
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For the price difference, I opted to do without. However, take along an old fashioned "analog" compass with you. They can be purchased from any sporting goods store for ten bucks or less. (Never go without a compass in the bush. Batteries have been known to expire when out int he field, then your GPS will be worthless.)
1573581
Yes. The screen is customizable to show up to four different categories of data, or you can scroll through data that shows direction, either lat long or MGRS, total distance down to the tenths of a mile or KM, waypoints, home base, elevation, and distance to a waypoint, speed, as well as other datapoints. Best GPS for hiking and such if you don't have the few hundred $'s for touch screen models. Really quick satellite capture, works well in every situation I have been in while hiking around the mountains and valleys and thick forests of the Colorado Rockies. I've never had an issue with sat capture, or loss of signal to show me where I am in the world. Recently used in Germany and Poland without an issue.
1773710
Yes, as long as you are not in a narrow canyon or dense forest. You can locate an exact position and create a waypoint to save. It also keeps a track of your route that can be saved or discarded. You can retrace your steps following the track should you wish. This is a good GPS. The PN-40 is cheaper but goes through batteries quickly. This one is energy efficient.
319531
I've never used that feature, but yes, it does have a compass. As I understand it you create routes and mark points.
896339
Technically....yes. But it's maps aren't great and other features are very geocache oriented. Also....it's a old model. If you're looking for a new multi purpose GPS...I don't recommend it. There are many more new more powerful and useful models out there. Also....if you mean for use in a car.....no. It would be very poor at that.
752814
For what this one cost I would say this is a great one for hiking. I use it for hunting myself, it keeps track of how far you have walked the path you traveled and it has a lot of extra uses. the topographical map is also great. If you know how to read the topographic part of it you know where cliffs and major hills are. All in All I love it. the only 2 suggestions I would offer to you is get the carry case that is made for it (It has a spot for extra batts) and take extra batts. It seems to not use them too fast however better safe than sorry. I hope this helped you.
2011866
Yes. It's under Mode > GPS. It can also show you a live compass, if needed.
39703
I have not tried this... but you can't calibrate it to barometric pressure (aside from resetting your altitude to 0) so as the weather changes it will be less accurate. This also doesn't start recording altitude until you go up 50 feet from when you start recording. Furthermore the battery only lasts for 12 hours of continuous use. I think there are better altimeters for the price for your purposes. You can read the user manual here: http://www.jollylogic.com/http://www.jollylogic.com/www/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/AltimeterOneUserGuideV2-0.pdf
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It will give you some indications of how you vary from the path, but it does not show a path. At least it hasn't the way I have used it. I think you need a charting type of GPS for that.
2249981
Sorry. Got mixed up. Yes. There is altitude display. It works off barometric pressure.
1567531
I am also looking for the best unit; especially for rural areas as we do a lot of hiking. We have been depending on cell phone GPS navigation but it sure doesn't work well in the Far West nor on a recent hiking trip to the Great Smokys and Blue Ridge Mountains. I am thinking of the Garmin nvi 2797LMT 7-Inch or the Garmin nvi 3597LMTHD 5-Inch. Not sure what one I will pick but there are 100's to choose from and reviews are all over the place. Wish Amazon provided for comparisons. Try Best Buy for details, they do a much better job of showing all features and allow comparisons. Then search the web for that unit and get the best price (not always on Amazon).
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there are several different models. the premium model has everything including an altimeter. I think mine has a compass that shows a heading to a waypoint, but we are in Mexico right now and I don't have it with me.
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Forerunner 305 doesn't have a barometric altimeter, but it's still able to "approximate" the elevation/grade. As CompExpert mentioned, it does do the job, but it's flaky. If elevation/grade matters to you a lot you're better off with the Edge unit that has a barometric altimeter; however you won't be able to wear the Edge on your wrist.
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I do not think so, but I am not sure. I have not seen anything with a reference to a barometric altimeter.LV
1379868
Don't know... haven't tried that yet... usually I'm looking for GPS coordinates based on maps and general topography... a lot of times when your in between high ridges being able to read a map; thus long/lat comes into play.... because the GPS can't pick up a signal..... both are good skills to have.
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This altimeter is really not designed for hiking, so I would not advise that you buy it for that (it's a flying altimeter). By the way, I'm the designer.Other answers are correct: it will show altitude change (when in Realtime mode) since it was started. But on a hike of any decent duration, the weather may change, perhaps as much as 20-50 feet as a high or low pressure front moves in. So over the course of hours, you would have to factor that in. It's really designed for short (<2 hour) flights. Not hikes.
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If you take the time to learn compass and map reading you can find your way out of anyplace on earth. Many have banked their life on this compass in peace and war and have survived. During my training in the Marines at Camp Pendleton during my very first time using the compass in the field I found my way from a drop-off point to the goal of the exercise in about 4 hours, never having been there before, using this compass and a map of the base. Piece of cake. Survival depends on many things but a compass is one piece of essential equipment in my opinion.