What GPS should I get

1M800 · Dec 30, 2009

Anyone using the Garmin Legend H Handheld GPS Navigator? Just a real basic GPS for around $120. Seems like it would do what I want it to.

Just another note: This is the "H" which I believe is the high sensitivity or something like that! Anyways I read some bad stuff about the original Legend.

Watson777 · Dec 30, 2009

Whats the battery life like on the 60 series? I know everyone says the 530 lasts up to 4 days......... can't beat that!

skimike · Dec 30, 2009

I bought the 60 csx today, walmart has the for 284 so I went to sports chalet and had them price match, I ordered a topo map of the west today but ordered the wrong one , I ordered the download thinking it would be faster but the card isnt big enough to hold it, so tomorrow I have to call garmin and have them change the order to have them send the map already on a card

fatguy1 said:
I just got a Garmin model 60cxs or something like that, it's like the one your looking at but has a little chip in it that calculates where your location is even when your inside your house. Anyways the 60 series your looking at is awesome, mine works all day in the cold on a set of batteries. The Garmins have the best Antenna is the business. The only thing is the screen is little small, but I wouldn't trade it for anything.

skimike · Dec 30, 2009

I also ordered a dash mount and a 12 volt charger cord

1M800 · Dec 31, 2009

I ordered the Garmin Legend H & marine mount. I will let everyone know what I think of it when I get it.

Watson777 · Dec 31, 2009

Found the 60 at Costco for $210 but have not bought it yet

Engine Pro 5x · Dec 31, 2009

We ran the Garmin at Grand Lake last week. It worked great but I will try lithium batteries the next time out because the copper tops quit working after about 2 hrs out in the cold !! >>>>.

hymarkin754 · Dec 31, 2009

I am a wildland firefighter for the govt. And the 60csx is the best one I've used. Great for navigating out in the woods and Garmin has great mapping software for them. Just got one for personal use. Use good quality batteries and they'll last a few days. The antenna is probably the best in the biz even in dense timber. Or when its stuffed in your pack all day. Great GPS.

LiveAlaska · Dec 31, 2009

Garmin 530Hcx, one nice unit right there

catfreak · Dec 31, 2009

Watson777 said:
Found the 60 at Costco for $210 but have not bought it yet

Make sure its the x model that uses the sd cards.

skimike · Dec 31, 2009

the one costco has isnt the x model the cheapest I could find was walmart for 284 and that is the csx model. trust me I did 4 or 5 hrs research

catfreak said:
Make sure its the x model that uses the sd cards.

skimike · Dec 31, 2009

this is good to hear from someone in the know. I ordered the topo 24 k west download for $100 but couldnt get it past 52% so I called garmin and had them ship me the chip instead. it takes 7 to 10 days, dang.

hymarkin754 said:
I am a wildland firefighter for the govt. And the 60csx is the best one I've used. Great for navigating out in the woods and Garmin has great mapping software for them. Just got one for personal use. Use good quality batteries and they'll last a few days. The antenna is probably the best in the biz even in dense timber. Or when its stuffed in your pack all day. Great GPS.

Insaneboltrounder/sjohns · Mar 19, 2010

If you want the battery in the 76 or 60s to last a ride shut the compass off. Hold the page button for 3 secs/ It 4x my battery life.

renos2 · Mar 19, 2010

wait for the Delorme PN60 that will arrive in june it will do everything including Spot and text messaging through satillite

Insaneboltrounder/sjohns · Mar 19, 2010

Wow..... really??

rmk2112 · Mar 19, 2010

renos2 said:
wait for the Delorme PN60 that will arrive in june it will do everything including Spot and text messaging through satillite

http://www.gpscity.com/delorme-earthmate-pn-60w-with-spot-receiver.html

powderjunkie10001 · Mar 19, 2010

free garmin maps

Watson777 said:
I'm looking at new GPS units and can't decide what to get? I have been looking at the Rhino 530 but I don't have anyone else I ride with that has a radio on theirs...... Is there any Rhinos as goos as the 530 but with out the radio that are cheaper? Also where has the best prices for them? The cheapest I have found is $384 at Wal-Mart.... Any opinions, info greatly appreciated!

If you go to this link you can download all kinds of different maps for free for all of garmin gps units. You will need to get a bigger sd card though! I have the garmin 60csx I got it at amazon for 246 or so I think. It has e really good antenna, it picks up a signal indoors.

powderjunkie10001 · Mar 19, 2010

free garmin maps

Watson777 said:
I'm looking at new GPS units and can't decide what to get? I have been looking at the Rhino 530 but I don't have anyone else I ride with that has a radio on theirs...... Is there any Rhinos as goos as the 530 but with out the radio that are cheaper? Also where has the best prices for them? The cheapest I have found is $384 at Wal-Mart.... Any opinions, info greatly appreciated!

If you go to this link you can download all kinds of different maps for free for all of garmin gps units. You will need to get a bigger sd card though! I have the garmin 60csx I got it at amazon for 246 or so I think. It has e really good antenna, it picks up a signal indoors.
http://www.gpsfiledepot.com/maps/state/all

Desperado · Mar 20, 2010

I have a Garmin Rino 120, $250 or so. It has a radio and has all of the GPS and mapping options I can use. It does not have a color screen and only has 8MB of memory to hold maps but that is fine for me in the back country. If I am going into an area I simply down load the quadrangle I'm riding, hiking or sledding in along with any routes I've created or tracks I've saved and I'm ready to go. Still learing how to use all the options though. It very cool how my routes, tracks or topo can be overlayed on google earth. I've made some neat routes I'm itching to try this spring.

labrador · Mar 21, 2010

Garmin Gps

I use a garmin GPSMAP 60csx. I got the 2Gb card for mine and loaded a bunch of maps from mapsource.
This gps is super user friendly, yet high quality.
I use this in Labrador.
Everything from hunting to weekend trips to the mountains. also, can be used in boat or in car.
Highly recommended.

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