Which GPS ????

[tippit]

Charles (eidsvolling) really knows his stuff on orienteering...that what he teaches!!!  I bought his St Judes course on using the compass.  It was really just trying to help bid up an item for St Judes.  I really didn't need instruction as I've been hunting and in the woods all my like.  WRONG---I got to tell ya, I was totally enlighten at the things I did NOT know  :eek:  

He also had an idea on custom mapping and layering maps for your hunting areas...don't know if that is still on his dance ticket?

Anyway Question for Charles:

If you were going to map out an area for someone else with all the bells & whistles, What would be the Best Unit for both parties to work with?  Thanks...Doc

[eidsvolling]

Well, unfortunately I'm going to have to decline to make specific brand and model recommendations.  My salary is paid by an outdoor retailer who sells GPS receivers.  If I offer public recommendations on which particular receiver to buy, I risk irritating my employer, their competitors, and the TradGang administrators, mebbe all at the same time.        

I can reiterate the earlier recommendation for a site crammed with current GPS info:     gpsinformation.net .  Lots of reliable, specific info, although it needs better organization.

[PAPA BEAR]

etrex is the one i use also and like was said you can count on them to get you back.i carry two just in case one does break down

[kirkwhitehead]

I bought a really cheap used magellan 315. it is several years old. it takes 15 seconds or so to get satalites but is super easy to use. I mainly use it for marking and sometimes its fun to look at the track I have walked. but my silva compass is always in my shirt pocket.
I think most all of the brand new units are good.
the new bushnell looks cool with the weather overlay but I bet it'll eat up batteries!

kirk

[Stringdancer]

Well,  I went out and bought the eTrex H and I think it will be just fine for what, I want to do with it.  Thanks for all the input.  

Mike