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Offline DXH

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What gps unit?
« on: February 08, 2011, 01:07:00 PM »
Which one do yall like?
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Offline JEFF B

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Re: What gps unit?
« Reply #1 on: February 08, 2011, 01:29:00 PM »
i would like a Garmin etrex i belive they are good Bang for ya Buck.
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Offline SuperSlamChaser

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Re: What gps unit?
« Reply #2 on: February 08, 2011, 01:34:00 PM »
I have a Garmin Rino 530hcx and I love it!
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Offline Lechwe

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Re: What gps unit?
« Reply #3 on: February 08, 2011, 01:34:00 PM »
I also use the Garmin Etrex Vista HCX. Garmin has always been a good unit and updating the software is really easy. I'm sure most of the other units out there work pretty well also I have just gotten used to the ergonomics of Garmin.

Good luck.
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Offline speedwalker

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Re: What gps unit?
« Reply #4 on: February 08, 2011, 01:36:00 PM »
Garmin. Best models for any price range.
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Offline YORNOC

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Re: What gps unit?
« Reply #5 on: February 08, 2011, 01:37:00 PM »
The sun and a compass. Believe it or not I have never used a GPS yet. I'll have to break down one of these days but I'm afraid I'll lose my instinct!
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Re: What gps unit?
« Reply #6 on: February 08, 2011, 01:42:00 PM »
Colorado 400t or 60CSx
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Re: What gps unit?
« Reply #7 on: February 08, 2011, 02:02:00 PM »
I've had the Garmin 60CSx and be impressed with it's performance and features. I believe they came out with a 62CSx. I don't know the differences. Might want to check them out.    Still haven't found one that has the "Find Elk" feature though.
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Offline Ky Double Lung

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Re: What gps unit?
« Reply #8 on: February 08, 2011, 04:31:00 PM »
I use the Garmin Etrex Summit downloadable with color screen. Bass Pro Shop had a sell on them with topo map included back a few months ago.
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Re: What gps unit?
« Reply #9 on: February 08, 2011, 04:36:00 PM »
X2 the summit. I have a older one no color screen. Its so easy to use even I can use it.
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Re: What gps unit?
« Reply #10 on: February 08, 2011, 04:37:00 PM »
Garmin 60csx  is my choice
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Re: What gps unit?
« Reply #11 on: February 08, 2011, 04:54:00 PM »
Do yourself a favor , which ever one you use learn how to use a compass with it. If you depend completely on a GPS in a huge country you can get in a bind.
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Offline JamesJamison

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Re: What gps unit?
« Reply #12 on: February 08, 2011, 05:16:00 PM »
Since I coon and squirrel hunt with mountain curs, I bought the Garmin tracking system, which is basically a garmin 60 with the gps tracking system for the collars.  It has never lost signal, and got me out of the woods, day and night from quite a long ways.  I had the etrex before that, and on a cloudy day, or with heavy tree canopy, it was useless, had to climb up on a hill more than once to get a lock with the satellites.  Go with the 60 and you'll never be lost.
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Re: What gps unit?
« Reply #13 on: February 08, 2011, 05:30:00 PM »
I'd go with the 60csx....
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Re: What gps unit?
« Reply #14 on: February 08, 2011, 06:12:00 PM »
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Originally posted by snag:
I've had the Garmin 60CSx and be impressed with it's performance and features. I believe they came out with a 62CSx. I don't know the differences. Might want to check them out.    Still haven't found one that has the "Find Elk" feature though.
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Offline Covey

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Re: What gps unit?
« Reply #15 on: February 08, 2011, 06:31:00 PM »
The 60CSx is getting hard to find! If you find a good deal..you best by it! Jason
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Re: What gps unit?
« Reply #16 on: February 08, 2011, 07:24:00 PM »
I have the Gramin Oregon and it is unbelievable, map w/ contours etc. Excellent and great battery life. The reception is superb and takes only about 5 seconds to lock on to great satellite reception....did I say awesome? I compare it to my etrex legend and really there is NOOOO comparison. The ease of use navigating screens and using is great. Color screen. I love it. Just use a finger nail to scroll and click. Great.

I used it in the CO mountains this past year for a week and it is better than Rhino, Etrex, and others I have tried in MANY respects
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Offline DeerSpotter

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Re: What gps unit?
« Reply #17 on: February 08, 2011, 07:49:00 PM »
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Originally posted by Lechwe:
I also use the Garmin Etrex Vista HCX. Garmin has always been a good unit and updating the software is really easy. I'm sure most of the other units out there work pretty well also I have just gotten used to the ergonomics of Garmin.

Good luck.
That's the one I have ,And it's a good unit ,I have never had it drops signal ,No matter what the cover .

Carl
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Offline Outwest

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Re: What gps unit?
« Reply #18 on: February 08, 2011, 08:48:00 PM »
60CSX Here also.
Its all you would ever need.

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Re: What gps unit?
« Reply #19 on: February 10, 2011, 04:36:00 PM »
I really don't need a GPS very often, but I did spring for a Bushnell "Backtracker" on the advice of a friend. Less than $60.00, easy to use and carry. All I need at this time.
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