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GPS
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mxfuel
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GPS
What are everyone's recommendations on a GPS. I have a Garmin Etrex that I got for free. It looses reception in the woods. I think that I am going to give it to my cousin and upgrade. I am looking at the Garmin Dakota 20 or the Garmin Oregon (not sure what model). I am leaning on purchasing the Dakota 20.
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padlinfool
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Re: GPS
We are avid geocachers and use a Etrex Vista Hcx. It has great reception, battery life, mapping capability, price and size..... but if I was buying a new one I would also lean toward the Dakota20 at this point. Better battery life, daytime view-ability and smaller size/price than it's bigger brother.
http://www.gpsfix.net/gamin-dakota-20-f ... pressions/
http://www.gpsfix.net/gamin-dakota-20-f ... pressions/
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bsktball55
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Re: GPS
I have the Garmin 60csx which has been great. It doesn't loose reception in the woods and I have never had a problem with it. If I were to get a new one right now, I would probably be looking at the Oregon or Colorado.
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daveparker
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Re: GPS
Hm, I am kinda wondering here? Do you and your cousin like each other?mxfuel wrote:I have a Garmin Etrex that I got for free. It looses reception in the woods. I think that I am going to give it to my cousin and upgrade.
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dennisgolfer
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Ha! I was thinking the same thing Dave!daveparker wrote:Hm, I am kinda wondering here? Do you and your cousin like each other?mxfuel wrote:I have a Garmin Etrex that I got for free. It looses reception in the woods. I think that I am going to give it to my cousin and upgrade.
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Marmotman
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Re: GPS
Does anyone out there have experience with DeLorme GPS units? I've been looking at some but not sure. I have an old Garmin Etrex Venture that needs to be upgraded desparately. I use the DeLorme Topo USA for my hiking maps and thought it would be a good fit.
Re: GPS
i've got a garmin vista, works well but has a small screen. hard for me to read. best application for me is paddling trips. doesn't make alot of sense when hiking trails. off trail stuff would be good. i'd sell it if someone was interested.