Looking at purchasing a gps to offer some assistance in navigation ( use compass also) just wondering what others out there are using, thanks in advance
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Looking at purchasing a gps to offer some assistance in navigation ( use compass also) just wondering what others out there are using, thanks in advance
Garmin are good.
still using an old Garmin 62s, seems to be pretty reliable
Cant go past Garmin. I use 62s and can't fault it.
Garmin eTrex, if you want colour topo maps, the eTrex 20. If just wanting a "camp is that direction", eTrex H (yellow one)
garmin 62s with topo bloody good unit in the bush it will drop signal but no as often as other units
Dont screw round get a garmin rhino - fantasitic kit and doubles as radio. You can also see ya mates position on it also
Garmin 62S. Almost never drops signal.
Garmin 62s.....its the mutts nutts.....:thumbsup:
Garmin all the way
I got a 62s at the start of the year and having the best hunting season of my life, I have noticed lost signal a couple of times but never for very long and in saying that I get myself into some god forsaken patches of shit:O_O:
Rhinos the future guys..... Iphone vs blackberry - just sayin
I got a 64s on special at H&F $450.
It's so good it get's me into some truly horrible situations in the Kaimais due to the over confidence it inspires....Spend the extra cash & get a PLB at the same time.
Ok I have to ask, WTF is going on in your avatar pic Ricochet?
I really wonder about the future of dedicated handheld gps units. For most purposes an android or hone wiih a good app like nz topo maps can do the same. Main limitations are:
Ruggedness ( but my phones have tolerated a lot of abuse and still good)
Battery life ( buy a recharge battery . works well)
archiving waypoints and tracks ( not many people mastrr this anyway)
I have an oregon 450, and the only time it has dropped out is when I was way down in a creek in a shitty valley up to my neck in onga onga with bugger all deer sign about. Think the orgeon was trying to tell me somthing.
I like the extra screen size of the touch screen units but they are a little clunky to use and probably not as durable as the 62/64 type. WHatever you get just make sure it has the high sensitivity reciever, if it doesnt it will barely work in your vege garden, let alone proper bush
Garmin Rino. So far so good. Radio is handy but doesn't work that well in tight bush. Touch screen is no trouble either, Even with wet dirty hands, Holds a strong signal in about 99.9% of places I have been.
you will go a long way to beat the garmin rino.
Simple as to use
I have never lost signal
You wont be disappointed
Think I'm gonna go with the 62s, better start saving my pocket money ( apprentice sparky wages)
I still use my old yellow garmin.......it tells me where wagon is and has waypoints of previously visited spots....if you are in shitty patch of bush having trouble getting signal its time to sit down and have a wee break any way, gives unit time to sort out where the heck it is. knowing how far and in what direction a known point is gets me around block with confidence. still carry wobbly/compass.
I use a 62s with the Garmin Topo4 maps works well, also had a Plain 62 before it which I found much simpler to use. Will probably sell it soon and upgrade to the Rino.
Been using Garmin Oregon 550 for the last 5 years - extremely satisfied!
Looking into buying a newer version (650) as well.
Always have a set of spare rechargeable AA batteries and you're good for a couple of days hunting.
Rhino looks good but havevto use proprietary battery. Cant carry a bunch of AAs if on a long trip. Same screen size as my dakota 20. Garmin touch screens are the way to go and with NZGPS forum maps you can use it as a Car GPS too.
you can get a AA battery pack for the rhino.
I think the saying rhino is the future is a bit of a stretch, they are clunky heavy units, old school soft touch screen, shitty display. Actually all dedicated GPS have a seriously shitty display, i cant believe they havent gone to a better LED screen like any $100 smartphone has. My rhino battery lasts for a week easy if you only use it when you actually want to see where you are or for short periods lke 20min at a time to mark a tricky spot. If you leave it on all day the battery will be dead in 1.5 days. The radio is a good but i dont actually use it much.
I reckon the future of the gps is a phone that has a better in built gps locater. That way it would act as my GPS, camera, torch when required and be smaller/lighter. I still carry my phone as well as my rhino at the moment so would save some clutter
My phone wouldn't last a day.
If you still have reception your not doing it right or cant bare to miss a drama update from the mrs
+1 battery life fine and the aa packs available
The touch screen i like as its responsive with gloves on which is a worth while point as cell phone displays dont tend to be
who said anything about reception? you do know you can use the gps function in the phone....
End of the day ive had a 62s, Rhino and have had a play using the phone. I would call it a tie between the 62s and rhino, rhino has more features but is huge, 62s is slightly more compact and does a good job as a gps. My phone doesnt quite cut it yet but i havent mastered using its full potential i dont think
I dont seem to get reliable usability out of it unless data is on to me its a knovelty. I figure only real functionality would be in advanced areas like the usa. That said i may not be set up right. I suprised it actually gets used
How are you guys finding satellite lock in dense cover when using a phone?
I find my 62s locks in very fast when I switch it on with clear sky view, but if I switch on indoors and then go out, it sometimes struggles to find a lock.