GPS units
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From: inver grove heights MN
GPS units
alright im making a few posts, PREplanning for deer hunting this year.
we got new hunting land!!!
240 acres, surrounded by 1000 acres of state land, 8-9 guys, $1600 bucks a year... the land is AWESOME... trails and open fields everywhere
so im going to need a GPS- with a few requirements-
1) most importantly, MUST WORK IN COLD WEATHER !!!
2) must be simple !
3) relativley cheap in price
4) wont have problems picking up satelite transmissions
any suggestions ?
we got new hunting land!!!
240 acres, surrounded by 1000 acres of state land, 8-9 guys, $1600 bucks a year... the land is AWESOME... trails and open fields everywhere
so im going to need a GPS- with a few requirements-
1) most importantly, MUST WORK IN COLD WEATHER !!!
2) must be simple !
3) relativley cheap in price
4) wont have problems picking up satelite transmissions
any suggestions ?
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From: El Dorado Co., CA.
http://www.thegpsstore.com/
lots of good info. this site helped me make a decision. check the selection of gps units at costco.com. good prices and you can even take it back for a refund with a bullet hole in it, no questions asked. LOL
lots of good info. this site helped me make a decision. check the selection of gps units at costco.com. good prices and you can even take it back for a refund with a bullet hole in it, no questions asked. LOL
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From: Edgewood, Wa
I have Magellan's Meridian Gold, it was a little hard to understand at first, but I got the whole unit figured out in a few hours. Now, I dont see how I ever went off road without one!
It also handled some NASTY cold weather, temps down to about 5 degrees in the daytime, and it did slow down just a touch ( the LCD screen ), but no other problems at all. Very rugged, and somewhat rain proof
It also handled some NASTY cold weather, temps down to about 5 degrees in the daytime, and it did slow down just a touch ( the LCD screen ), but no other problems at all. Very rugged, and somewhat rain proof
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From: Gaithersburg, MD
How timely! Thanks for the info...I've been needing to get one..hopefully with the updating display. i've not been able to find one under a grand...I'll keep my fingers crossed...thanks guys.
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check out geocaching.com, their message boards havealot of information on there
i have a garmin emap and i like it. find out if your freinds have any so you can upload any of there maps or split the cost of mapping software, gamins map cd's are about $90 and if you are going to load maps in you will need a memory card
i have a garmin emap and i like it. find out if your freinds have any so you can upload any of there maps or split the cost of mapping software, gamins map cd's are about $90 and if you are going to load maps in you will need a memory card
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From: Edgewood, Wa
Originally Posted by 73highboy4x4
find out if your freinds have any so you can upload any of there maps or split the cost of mapping software, gamins map cd's are about $90 and if you are going to load maps in you will need a memory card
thought that I went all geeky/techie with them, and would have nothing to do with it, so I plinked down an extra 90 for the cd, and got a memory card for another 40.00, now, TWO of my budz did what you are suggesting, only the dummarsess bought a different brand!!
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From: Gaithersburg, MD
Originally Posted by BuiltToughF250
CRAZY- thanks for the info, i was looking at the magellans at wallymart-
BrokenMarine- a thousand bucks??? i swear the ones at wallymart were about $150+
BrokenMarine- a thousand bucks??? i swear the ones at wallymart were about $150+
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From: Ormond Beach
I have used all sorts of GPS units from chart plotters in my boat to numerous hand held units. These were used in conditions from off shore heat to hunting in the mountains.
By far the best out there is Garmin. Hands down. Customer support is unsuprassed.
I currently have a Garmin GPS Map 76. It has loadable maps - they can even be topo maps for your specific area. Change areas - load a different map.
By far the best out there is Garmin. Hands down. Customer support is unsuprassed.
I currently have a Garmin GPS Map 76. It has loadable maps - they can even be topo maps for your specific area. Change areas - load a different map.
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From: Western Slope, Colorado
I have a Garmin 12 Map XL and I absolutely love it, still working great after four + years. Unfortunately it is discontinued now, if I had to replace it I would consider the GPSMAP 76S or the GPSMAP 76CS. I would go with a Garmin again. Whatever you get make sure it is rated for outdoor use. Use Lithium batteries for cold temperatures. I also find it handy for calibrating speedometers, odometers and setting clock time. As for picking up satellites make sure it is a quality unit with at least 12 channels.
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From: Sarnia, Ontario, CANADA!
Originally Posted by Mil1ion
How about a $15.00 compass ? 
We'll see who gets to Arthur Ontario with the least amount of "lost" time. I will only use a map! 
-Matt
