Does any one have Bushnell BackTracker

[huntingarcher]

I am looking at a Bushnell BackTracker,does anybody here use one.If so do the work in heavy Timber or do you have to be out in the open.

[Bull Elk]

I have one that performs satisfactorily for me.  If you are in a deep valley, with a multi story of growth, it will draw a blank.  However, I find it to be a well valued instrument.  Jim

[3arrows]

I have one and it saved me a night in the bush last year moose hunting,works great for me.

[Thunderhorn25]

Do you find the 5 points it keeps enough?

[the elf]

I have the original model---with only 3
points and find that-- that is plenty for me.
The woods that I hunt in are reasonably open up
top so there is not really any problems.

[Gray Buffalo]

I also have the original model. Only use the car one. I like to walk out and when its time know the shortest way to the truck

[Steve Kendrot]

For the price I can't imagine why you wouldn't just by a full fledged GPS unit. Garmin Etrex can be had for under $100.

[huntingarcher]

Steve I have a Etrex and unless it is wide open with no tree canopy does not work.However it works great on the lake finding my favorite crappie holes.

[LC]

I've used both. The back tracker usually sells for around $69. The basic extrex sells for $99 but lately I've seen it on sale for $69. It's got alot more basic features and  for the last couple years has the H or High sensitive antenna which get way better signal. Just my opinion but I know which one I'd go with if I wanted a basic GPS.

[Slickhead]

I have one
I like the simplicity.
Its what I can handle. Plus its small.

[Bill Turner]

I just don't have a need for a more advanced GPS. The original backtracker with three waypoints has served me well on the public land I prefer. I set the position of my truck, hang it around my neck and take off. Have never had a problem picking up a signal unless heavy storms come in. "KISS" is my byword when looking at GPS systems.

[Rick Butler]

I'm with Bill on this one. I've got an old Garmin I never use, don't need all the features on it.I like the Backtracker fot it's simplicity and ease of use.  If I was hunting the back country well then yeah I'd probably want something more advanced.