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Mike S

12-31-2006 07:54:57

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My lady friend is a big time camper and has expressed a desire to have one of these GPS devices. I have just started doing some research on them and would like to get her a nice one, but am wondering which ones y'all might recommend or things that are important to have when you get one. I'm not made of money but it seems like a wise investment if you go camping in remote areas so I am willing to pay for quality. Any suggestions, comments would be appreciated. And I can use it when I drive my NAA down to town for the local parade! Had to put that in!

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2fordsmike

01-01-2007 08:55:43

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Re: OT-GPS device in reply to Mike S, 12-31-2006 07:54:57

My little Garmin Legend was about $200 four or five years ago (now about $150). I've used it in farm country all over the USA. Great for finding main roads when in the middle of nowhere and sun isn't shining. Great for getting exact speed of a tractor on tractor ride. Great for knowing speed and distance when walking for exercise. Also tells exact time of sunrise and sunset, anywhere! Important for my photo work. Cordially, Mike

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DanL-Colorado-9N252085

01-01-2007 07:37:14

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Re: OT-GPS device in reply to Mike S, 12-31-2006 07:54:57

Mine's a Garmin E-Trex Summit, and it includes a magnetic compass and barometric altimeter. I think I gave about $200 for it about 5 years ago. That money should get you a lot more features nowadays.

Yeah, some will say these GPS Gameboy thingies are toys, but these days, you can get a handheld GPS for a C-note, and it's hard for me to feel sorry for hikers and hunters that get lost in the wilderness. You'll find there are a few basic functions you'll use, but you'll learn them well.

Mine's saved my bacon a few times while walking around cities I'm unfamiliar with (Taipei, Singapore and Beijing all come to mind). When I found I couldn't understand the signs and lost my sense of direction, my Garmin took me home.

When you get to your campsite, just turn on the GPS, get a position fix, mark it as a waypoint, then turn it off. Later, if you don't know which way to go, you can turn it back on and it'll steer you to your campsite. It's really pretty simple, less cumberson than paper maps, won't be destroyed by rain (if you get the right type), and easily fits in your pocket along with a few extra batteries.

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Upper Peninsula, MI

12-31-2006 19:55:22

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Re: OT-GPS device in reply to Mike S, 12-31-2006 07:54:57

It looks like you have received very good advice. However, the understanding and use of a compass is very important. Teach your Lady friend how to properly use a compass, then the use of a GPS.When she learnes how to use a compass properly she will always come back "TOO YOU". A compass does not use batteries and never fails when used properly. Good luck. Ron

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HCooke

12-31-2006 16:17:48

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Re: OT-GPS device in reply to Mike S, 12-31-2006 07:54:57

Add another vote for Garmin E Trex.

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ron,ar

12-31-2006 13:33:38

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re stumpalong advice in reply to Mike S, 12-31-2006 07:54:57

A lot of what he said is true. Unless the lady is really saavy with gadgits and will have a frequent use for it, the GPS will spend most of it"s time in the box, unused. Having said that, I have a Rino-110 that I use when the situation calls for it and it works well.It is also easy on the battery. I like it because it is also a radio and has quite a lot of featuresI like. I run the school bus shop here and I use it to map and plot bus routes and stops. I use it hunting season as well. I have walked straight to deer stands and feeders in the dark that I had never seen but my SIL had plotted on the GPS My real advice is to buy her the simplest one available, so that the options don"t overwhelm her. Make her watch the video that usually comes with it, make her get comfortable with it and make her understand how to use it along with a map so she can understand how it works. The key is being able to use it and rely on it. Otherwise it simply becomes another "neat" gadget in a drawer or closet somewhere. That is the main reason you can find them 1/2 price at yard sales.

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Rick (IA)

12-31-2006 11:04:47

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Re: OT-GPS device in reply to Mike S, 12-31-2006 07:54:57

Another Garmin bigot here. I've used others but never found anything to compare with the Garmins. Choosing a model depends on what you want to do with it. If you're hiking into campgrounds or doing off-road type stuff, something like the 60Csx, or even one of the Rinos with the FRS/GMRS radios built-in would be great. For just finding you way to the campground, take a look at the Nuvi 350. It's insanely good. I replaced my nearly 10yr old GPS III+ with one just before Christmas. Color screen, voice prompts, full database of street level maps for the entire USA, rechargeable battery built in, new SIRF chip receiver....it's got everything, even an MP3 player and a language translator. It won't autosteer the 8N, but that's about all it lacks.

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MikeT

12-31-2006 10:31:28

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Re: OT-GPS device in reply to Mike S, 12-31-2006 07:54:57

I have the Garmin GPSMAP 60cx. Works great! I bought it to find the old survey points on my property. That model allows the use of an external antenna which really helps in heavy timber. For a consumer grade GPS, it is amazingly accurate. Quite a learning curve though to use it at it's best advantage.

You could always get her a Trimble GPS. Only cost in the $8K-$10K range.

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redtail

12-31-2006 10:24:26

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Re: OT-GPS device in reply to Mike S, 12-31-2006 07:54:57

Mike, I have had a Magellan handheld that I have used for backpacking/hiking all over the country. I like the unit in terms of ease of use but there is one big drawback. The Mapsend Topo maps that uploas to the magellen do not have trails on them. A major oversight. Had I known that when I bought it I would have looked at another unit. If you are not going on trails no biggie, all the roads, even little dirt roads are on there. Good luck and I second the geocaching experience...loads of fun for all ages.

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Bob (OH)

12-31-2006 09:41:39

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Re: OT-GPS device in reply to Mike S, 12-31-2006 07:54:57

I have a Garmin Etrex Legend, great little thing. Once you get one, you have to try some geocaching! Excellent way to learn how to use your GPS. Go to geocaching.com

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Corey A. Shaffer

12-31-2006 09:24:51

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Re: OT-GPS device in reply to Mike S, 12-31-2006 07:54:57

I second the Garmin Etrex. I have used mine hunting for about 4 years and have never changed batteries or had problems with it. They can be bought at wal-mart fairly cheap (less then $150).

The best thing about them is sending a buddy to a tree stand that he has never been to, he just follows the arrow and ends up at the base of the tree.

Saves me time having to walk someone to the the stand then turing around and walking back to my stand.

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Stumpalump

12-31-2006 09:12:19

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Re: OT-GPS device in reply to Mike S, 12-31-2006 07:54:57

Save you money. GPS is cumbersom to get to use well. The next time you need it you will have fogotten the features you want to use. The batteries will be dead because it eats them.
I live in Colorado and do a lot of Jeeping. Nothing beats the great maps put out by the forest service. I've wasted hours waiting on people who insist on playing with there toy GPS Gamboy thingy. I allready know where Im at because of the map I've been following. Nothing beats a little planning and occational glances at a compass. Find the land marks on the map and look for them. Get the book maps from the book store and learn how to use them well and if you still want a GPS it will supplement your capability at that point. What you need at that point is the smallest with most basic features.
Find out what batteries they take because you will have to lug extras. Contiually match the GPS points with a map incase one gets lost. I've got a Garmin map 76 with software all still in the box make me an offer,email open.

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dlplost

12-31-2006 09:09:49

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Re: OT-GPS device in reply to Mike S, 12-31-2006 07:54:57

GPS?? one word....GARMIN
Absolutely the best there is.

Avation world lives on the Garmin 430.

Any of the small Garmin units will work excelent for camping.

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Jack L

12-31-2006 08:25:43

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Re: OT-GPS device in reply to Mike S, 12-31-2006 07:54:57

I use the Garmin Etrex Legend with Garmin's software, Mapsource. This unit only has 8 mb of storage but it's plenty for what I use it for. I can download all of Central NY from the Adirondacks to the Catskills. I've also downloaded most of the state of Vermont. I was surprised to see it even had hiking trails on it in Vermont.

There are a higher priced units out there but this one is very affordable and I've seen it on sale for around $169 with the Mapsource included.

Jack

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StahlMaster

12-31-2006 08:04:15

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Re: OT-GPS device in reply to Mike S, 12-31-2006 07:54:57

I"ve had a "Garmin 48" for 6 years now and just added a "Cobra 1080". The Garmin is the marine version that has all the waterway waypionts on the screen. The Cobra has mapping software that has all the highway on the screen.

After using both for some time I perfer the "Garmin" for ease of use and a much better backlight for night time viewing. I will be looking into a newer Garmin in the near future.

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