Looking at purchasing a new GPS. Anyone have any suggestions? I want something that will stand up to the elements.
GPS Suggestions
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Work2hunt
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+2. Older Garmin Oregon here, mby the 450?, got on a close out when the new Oregon model came out. I probably use 5% of it's features and capabilities. Will eat batteries if used continuously, but most probably do. I have some buddies that use an app on their phone, they seem happy, but I have no experience with that.
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JimP
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I found a Garmin 62sc a few years ago, it takes great pictures and tells me where I am standing and has a hundred things in it that I will very seldom use. But it is a great GPS.
Anymore find one that you like with the features that you want along with the price that you'll pay and you'll be happy.
I don't like trying to put all my eggs in the same basket like using the phone apps for a GPS. Phones seam to eat batteries and you spend a fortune buying extra batteries for them. Most GPS's can be ran on simple AA batteries that you can find anywhere.
Anymore find one that you like with the features that you want along with the price that you'll pay and you'll be happy.
I don't like trying to put all my eggs in the same basket like using the phone apps for a GPS. Phones seam to eat batteries and you spend a fortune buying extra batteries for them. Most GPS's can be ran on simple AA batteries that you can find anywhere.
Don K
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Phone GPS uses satellites like a GPS, put your phone in airplane mode if your in a area with no service, or poor service to save battery life.
Like Jim, I prefer a regular GPS but have my phone linked to my Inreach with maps for backup.
Cabela's has the Oregon 650T on sale over 250 off since the 750T is now out. Been trying to decide to pick one up or not.
Like Jim, I prefer a regular GPS but have my phone linked to my Inreach with maps for backup.
Cabela's has the Oregon 650T on sale over 250 off since the 750T is now out. Been trying to decide to pick one up or not.
PlainsHunter
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mtantelopehunter
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I have the Garmin 600t. I love it. very user friendly for someone gadget challenged.
I bought it for the bigger screen. very easy to see in the sun outdoors
I bought it for the bigger screen. very easy to see in the sun outdoors
Wyoming Hart
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I have the Garmin Oregon 600. I like it a lot, but it does seem like the batteries run low pretty fast. Does anyone have any experience with the Garmin Rhino series? I may update to one of those at some point.
Slugz
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WH,
Big fan of the Rhino. Features I use the most is the real time data link. Situational awareness provided but that alone greatly increases the safety factor. They also have the ability to transmit data/waypoints to each other. Radio reception has been good when cranked up to the 5W setting. I got a radio transmission from mountain top to top this year from 10.2 miles with good weather and line of sight. We have the older 650 ( black/white screen) but I believe the newer has a color screen. Lastly the weather radio for daily checks.
Big fan of the Rhino. Features I use the most is the real time data link. Situational awareness provided but that alone greatly increases the safety factor. They also have the ability to transmit data/waypoints to each other. Radio reception has been good when cranked up to the 5W setting. I got a radio transmission from mountain top to top this year from 10.2 miles with good weather and line of sight. We have the older 650 ( black/white screen) but I believe the newer has a color screen. Lastly the weather radio for daily checks.
Retterath
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I have the Oregon 450t and love it but you don't need the T model, all that has is topo maps on it but would expect you well be buying a chip for it. If not I would consider a chip
Mule3006Elk
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Agree. I have the 755t previously the 655t. Great features that are specific to hunters, track others in group, radio, send notes, pictures, locate contact in group and GPS will take you to them which is great if an animal is down or member in group is injured, run headset/earpiece for hands free radio communication with hunting partners, etc.
Horsenhike
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I have a chipped Garmin 64s. Does what I need.
I have broken my phone twice since I got back from Wyoming in October. I'm rough on electronics.
I have broken my phone twice since I got back from Wyoming in October. I'm rough on electronics.
twoshottom
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When I was researching GPS units a couple years ago the consensus seemed to be either the Garmin 62 or the Oregon 450. The 62 has buttons to push and the Oregon 450 has a touch screen. I was concerned about trying to work the touch screen with gloves on or cold and wet fingers. I purchased the Garmin 62. I have no experience with the Oregon450 so I'm not sure how well the touch screen works.
badgerbob
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You can download and save maps, of the area you will be hunting, then when you loose cell service you can bring them up and use them. Phone has a locator which places your location on the map by means of satellite I have it on my phone and like it. My old phone ate battery life using maps, but new one is much better. I leave it off until I need to locate. Used mainly to find private prop. lines. I have a cheap e-trax I use if I want to navigate, use mainly in bad weather/poor visibility conditions.