Portable GPS Nav Unit
11-11-2008, 05:53 PM
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Portable GPS Nav Unit
Just starting to look at portable GPS - Nav units. I want to mount it on the dash, but take it with me in the woods.
It would have to be somewhat rugged, good battery power, waterproof, easily carried in a pocket, good directions, easy to use, good topos, Am I asking too much or are they out there?
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It would have to be somewhat rugged, good battery power, waterproof, easily carried in a pocket, good directions, easy to use, good topos, Am I asking too much or are they out there?
Thanks.
11-12-2008, 03:41 AM
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I've got the Garmin Nuvi 500. Great on the road; pretty good off of it. The price is a bit higher, but when you realize it comes with full City and Topo maps, it isn't so bad.
11-12-2008, 05:27 AM
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I've had the Garmin 750 for the past several months. Have used it several times including a trip to Colorado. It works great and has all the features I need. And it's available at a great price too. Sam's Club carries it for $299.
11-12-2008, 01:07 PM
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Magellan crossover is a combo hiking, driving, boating with mp3, picture storage, etc. I believe it is discontinued but you can find them on ebay. I've had one for about a year only used it for driving so far. I have played in the yard with the hiking one, but I'm not a serious hiker.
11-12-2008, 01:33 PM
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My (Staples) Omnitech works great for both, but it doesn't do topo out of the box.
It takes a bit of geeking and OziExplorer to get topo. (and foreign countries and detailed satellite maps)
It takes a bit of geeking and OziExplorer to get topo. (and foreign countries and detailed satellite maps)
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I would agree with the Garmin 60csx. I have an Etrex Vista Cx, but the 60 seems to have the same software but has a better antenna.
Another option to check out would be the Delorme PN-20. It is about $250 with all of the Topo & street maps.
Another option to check out would be the Delorme PN-20. It is about $250 with all of the Topo & street maps.