What GPS do you prefer?

[dfanonymous]

The 64ST will do most, if not all, of that once you are familiar with it. I often use it in a way similar to the old paper and compass, though at work I often use the computer to set waypoints using UTM coordinates so that I can hike in to small instrument stations in the backcountry, even if I have never been there before. With the good topo on it, I can pan around and evaluate the terrain on the other side of a ridge, just like I would with paper (though not nearly as convenient over larger areas).
The main thing is to make sure that you know how to use whatever tools you take with you.

Most people don't. Same goes for dope on a rifle. Take away peoples phones and computers, all of a sudden 90% of people on here can't shoot at 1760y anymore.

But I'm not here to assume the OP's experience. I just thought it was relative to ask, to give a better fit. The 64st IS capable of doing most or all, but I was considering the cost requirements and that leaves the etrex 30. But for a hundred to two hundred more, the 64st is a excellent gps IMO.

 

[aushunter1]

4 of my boys and I all use Garmin Rhinos and love them.

Had a Rino 650 for 3 years here in Aus & basically I think its sucked!
I know it was the 1st model with the combined uhf/gps range & as usual your better waiting for the 2nd OR 3rd version but the idea behing it is great with the 2nd party location etc.
Mostly because the radio reception was very poor but also the screen resolution was to pixely as well.
Have now gone separate radio & GPS with the Garmin 64sc & an Australian GME radio.

I hope the rino 750 has a marked improvement in the radio & resolution area!

 

[DylanDavis1229]

Inreach! 1000% love mine

 

[aushunter1]

Inreach! 1000% love mine

I like it!
Never seen that model before.

The only thing is I try to avoid things with subscription costs unless your constantly using them, like satellite phones.

Just another bill I don't need!

 

[DylanDavis1229]

I like it!
Never seen that model before.

The only thing is I try to avoid things with subscription costs unless your constantly using them, like satellite phones.

Just another bill I don't need!

I don't pay for except for the 2-3 months a year I want it active but I use the GPS portion a ton! It bluetooths to my phone so I can use my phone as the GPS

 

[Recon$$]

Garmin foretrex all you need.

 

[Danehunter]

I still use an old Colorado and it works fine. Even has a 3-D terrain feature.
Right now I have a Nevada X-Hunt card in it.

Eric B.

 

[joseph floerke]

Last year I was unhappy with my GPS on a DIY elk hunt in Colorado and would like to look into purchasing another. Of course I am on a budget so I would like to get the most bang for my buck.

What type of GPS do you use when backpack hunting and why?
Thanks
James

ON X Maps is the answer .

 

[NYSHUNTER]

Rino 650 never let me down

 

[Buellbeast]

I have a Garmin inReach Mini, It couples with my cell and offers over the horizon Comms. OI also use onX maps, and Basemaps on my cell.

 

[Draftmule]

GAIA

 

[Danehunter]

What Buellbeast said.

Eric B.

 

[308stillbrass]

I have switched to using my phone. I download the maps to use offline. Last year i used onx and the eartmate app from my inreach. This year i am trying the basemap and will use the eartmate app. Last year i carried my garmin as a backup. This year i dont think i am even taking my garmin.

 

[Timeout]

I have switched to using my phone. I download the maps to use offline. Last year i used onx and the eartmate app from my inreach. This year i am trying the basemap and will use the eartmate app. Last year i carried my garmin as a backup. This year i dont think i am even taking my garmin.

What kind of storage requirements on the phone are needed, or can the maps be downloaded to a mini SD card?