Which GPS for hunting?

[Tom_AZ]

Looking for a reasonably priced unit that can load topo maps with public/private land use maps.


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[Tom_AZ]

Anyone?


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[roknHS]

Don't know what you consider a reasonable price? REI has the Garmin Oregon 600 on sale till the 23rd for $250 bucks. Normal price is around $400. I looked at both the Oregon 600 and the Montana 600 today side by side...........I liked the Montana 600 better. Again, what do you consider a reasonable price? You get what you pay for. When I decide to purchase, it will be a combination of price and utility. I like the bigger Montana...........it is more money by quite a bit. If I'm gonna spend the money, I want something that suits my needs. Its an investment I don't mind making as long as I'm satisfied it is the one that's right for me. I don't want to be sorry about getting the wrong GPS just because I could save a few bucks. YMMV

 

[Musket Man]

There are a few threads with alot of info on this if you search the forum.

 

[Tom_AZ]

250 is definitely a reasonable price. 400 is probably pushing it but not out of the question


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[marcusvdk]

Like MM said I rember a couple threads not to long a go on topic. Had lots of good info. If type gps in the search you shoulf get most of them

 

[Iron Mike]

Tom the Garmin Oregon is a great GPS and the price from REI right now is smokin hot. We cant all afford the best but we should all look for the best that we can afford. If that $250 range is what your looking for you will be exteamely pleased with the Oregon. I got to play with my buddies during bow season and was impressed. There are a lot of great GPS units out there and a lot of good folks on this forum that will hopefully chime in with their opinion to help you with your decision.

 

[marcusvdk]

http://www.eastmans.com/forum/showthread.php?t=5625. Heres on thread on thr topic of different GPS to use

 

[marcusvdk]

http://www.eastmans.com/forum/showthread.php?t=8239

 

[marcusvdk]

Heres a really good one. Sry this is the best info I got for yeah. http://www.eastmans.com/forum/showthread.php?t=6922

 

[ore hunter]

I really like my garmin 62sc ,personally i like it alot better than the oregon touchscreen,,

 

[jindydiver]

I love my 62s. I am not keen on the touchscreen models

 

[Tom_AZ]

Thanks so much guys for the advice and links


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[luckynv]

you have an I-Phone, you can down load the Xomaps and use that, Trimble also has an app for I-Phone. The map stays on the phone so you do not have to have cell coverage to use them. However you do need cell or wi-fi to update things or swith to other areas. God bless

 

[Iron Mike]

Tom for what its worth. The touch screens are different and human nature being what it is we tend to go with what is comfortable. I was forced to use a touch screen as I borrowed my friends Rino this year for a nine day Elk bow hunt. I purposely left my usual GPS at home so I wouldnt give up on it and use my old reliable. Like Jindydiver and Ore Hunter I did not enjoy the touchscreen - at first. In fact I hated it and wished I would have brought my GPS with me. But after about the third day it started to click and by the end of the trip I was sold. I guess it was kind of like when I first went with a smart phone from the old push button flip phone - hated then but wouldnt even think about going back now!