GPS Needed??
04-10-2008, 01:39 PM
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GPS Needed??
We are going out West in June and July--Moab for one. The Question is Do we really need a GPS unit. We have a cheap one for the HiWays. Hope this makes sence.
04-10-2008, 01:58 PM
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I love having a GPS with topo when I am out exploring and it is nice to have one that does tracks ( for both import and saving) so you can view where you went etc on the PC or in Google Earth.
Most street units are not very good off- road, kind of a waste, but a unit with good Topo data is great.
04-10-2008, 03:49 PM
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It depends, On my Lowrance unit I can upload my "MOAB Tracks" file(54 tracks) into unit, and view them all at once on the GPS, I can change the color of different trail type, (two track, single track etc)
I love having a GPS with topo when I am out exploring and it is nice to have one that does tracks ( for both import and saving) so you can view where you went etc on the PC or in Google Earth.
Most street units are not very good off- road, kind of a waste, but a unit with good Topo data is great.
I love having a GPS with topo when I am out exploring and it is nice to have one that does tracks ( for both import and saving) so you can view where you went etc on the PC or in Google Earth.
Most street units are not very good off- road, kind of a waste, but a unit with good Topo data is great.
04-10-2008, 04:50 PM
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I have both the XOG and the 600c CLICK HERE for another post with description .
They both do auto routing with voice and are very nice units.
They both do auto routing with voice and are very nice units.
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04-10-2008, 04:54 PM
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I have both the XOG and the 600c CLICK HERE for another post with description .
They both do auto routing with voice and are very nice units.
They both do auto routing with voice and are very nice units.
04-10-2008, 06:30 PM
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You only NEED GPS if you don't bring maps, otherwise its just a nicety. And by maps I mean detailed and/or topo maps, not rand mcnally. At least if you're going out in the back roads like me.
when i went in the backroads of colorado my cheapo gps with topo saved my butt...sometimes the signs on those backroads get destroyed/shot/rundown/etc and it can make it hard to find your way.
when i went in the backroads of colorado my cheapo gps with topo saved my butt...sometimes the signs on those backroads get destroyed/shot/rundown/etc and it can make it hard to find your way.
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04-11-2008, 04:40 AM
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you don't need the biggest and baddest for offroading...just make sure it supports topo maps.
04-11-2008, 05:05 AM
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I bought one of the cheapest magellans that supported topos when I had one - bought it for under 180 on ebay, used it for my big trip then turned around and sold it back on ebay..ended up costing me a total of $25...almost a rental fee.
you don't need the biggest and baddest for offroading...just make sure it supports topo maps.
you don't need the biggest and baddest for offroading...just make sure it supports topo maps.
Big and bad sure is allot of fun though....
