I'm a shocka and would get lost in a sandpit, are gps watches any good worth the cost? Cheers
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I'm a shocka and would get lost in a sandpit, are gps watches any good worth the cost? Cheers
Please don't be to hard on me[emoji23]
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Been wondering about these as well.
If it has Sako on it you would probably buy it and on-sell without unwrapping it.
One of those weird things with me, one of very many, although I have plenty of GPS units I still prefer to navigate with map and compass. Don't think I could get lost if I tried. I'm a disgrace to my own forum handle.
probably need to be the size of a laptop so i could see the screen look good in a shopping mall tho :thumbsup:
I asked hunterclub about them after seeing one used in an episode and thinking fark thats mint . They rated them good battery life in the newer models etc i like the idea of not messing around in my pack digging out the handheld unit to mark waypoints
i hang mine round my neck and put it down the front of my shirt when not using it
do you currently use a gps ive got a g64 its pretty good but i usually have a pretty good sense of direction in the bush
They are not really for navigation.
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Is the watch a true GPS or does it just bluetooth to your phone?
@buzzman I've only used my one to track my walk not navigate or back track. I'm not even sure if you can mark waypoints along the route....guess I should've read the instructions:P
I'll dig them out and let you know if it can backtrack
Mate has one for his road running to gauge distance,runs the same road gets different readings every time,sometimes 300m difference,he borrowed my 60csx and got within 6m both times.wouldnt trust my life with one.
We all got given Garmin Fenix 6 watches for Christmas :thumbsup:
Its a sweet piece of kit. Didn't think i would find it that useful but now I find it indispensable from a fitness point of view. (been trying to loose weight) To be honest iv not really messed with the GPS side of it so not sure what its capable of, but its a cool item nonetheless. Battery life is real good, maybe a month or so.
There are some ballistics apps you can use with it aswell.
Both watches are stand-alone GPS units and both work very well. You can navigate to a preloaded location or backtrack to a saved location very easily and I've found them to be very accurate... typically within 3 metres. With the hills around here I find the altimeter to be very useful and on the Traverse the storm alarm gives you about 2 hours notice of impending bad weather. Enough time to head for shelter. The moon cycle is handy for hunting and fishing.
As mentioned above they're great for exercising and over lockdown my daily walk has been bluetoothed to my phone. Typically within 30 seconds the data is available to review on the likes of Strava or the Suunto App. The Fenix has heart monitoring in the watch whereas the Traverse requires a seperate sensor.
I don't see me ever going back to a "dumb" watch ever again. These things are just too handy.
I have a Suunto and have recently replaced it with a Garmin Fenix 6X. They are handy for following a track back although I haven't tried in dense bush (I try to avoid that stuff). I find it handy to mark way points and then navigate back to them later (top of a slip or creek etc). All the storm warning, fitness tracking etc is really sorted too.
They have a standalone GPS, so don't rely on your phone. It's really quick to sync info back to your phone via Bluetooth to upload to strava etc if that's your thing too
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I like the look and function of the Garmin Instinct.
For me it would be useful for training for a trip.
The battery life has to be the key. Running the GPS on it sucks life, and that means you need to recharge it on a trip, so another power pack.
My G-Shock is pretty bullet proof as a watch already.
No, I didn't get the solar version. Apparently it will extend the battery life but not indefinitely (draw is greater than what solar puts back in).
I tend to wear my watch under my sleeve, particularly when hunting to stop glinting. Sometimes even wear a wristband over it for this reason. So solar wouldn't be that useful I thought
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Use a Garmin instinct, only really use the back track function if necessary.
Another thing that has been really helpful is the ability to project a bearing via landmark. I.e shooting across gully and marking where animal falls.
Been bloody brilliant in thick shit just following an arrow on screen.
I got a Fenix 5 whichI find really useful when out on the hill. Provides all sorts of info but I've found the navigation side of it a bit challenging with my limited techno skills. Other thing is I cant read the detail on the topomap screen without my reading glasses, and I dont otherwise need them when out for a hunt
I've had a GPS watch for a while...a Garmin Epix, now a Fenix 5X sapphire (which I'm gonna sell), and soon a 6x Pro Solar (cos I like gadgets and birthday).
The Epix was a great watch with touchscreen that was excellent to use with maps. Could be a bit glitchy. The 5x works likes a charm, works under canopy too. Works well with the Basecamp software to put maps, waypoints or even Birdseye sat onto the watch.
I have mainly used mine for time to go to a hut, waypoint or back to the carpark. Flick GPS on then flick it off...battery has never been an issue. Handy right there on your wrist. I wouldn't go somewhere easy to get lost/bushed and just rely on any GPS watch. I also have a 66i that weighs nothing for what it brings and a dedicated PLB.
Yep...PM me if you can find what they are worth 2nd hand... 50% lowest retail of new?? I'm ready to press go on a 6x.
Pic beside my Suunto D6i. I collect WWII stuff so guess why I have that watchface...
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I have a fenix 5 sapphire
Which is great urban wear as I require it for work a great deal.
It's good phone to wrist for comms and music
In the bush I have used it in Fiordland Stewart Is and South Westland
I have used the backtrack and way point features mostly
Never had an issue with battery life or coverage.
I usually carry a battery pack or solar pack to charge tho
I did swap the factory strap out for an aftermarket jobbie as it made wear more comfortable for me
I also carry a garmin 64 and plb...as I dont carry my phone in the bush.
I know a few chappie who just use watch and phone...but not my thing
I have the wrists of a small boy but sits well still.
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I have a casio range man gps watch its works with my phone which i take any way as its my camera . The big thing with it is its soloar powered and has all the other typical bells and whistles like 200m water 10 meter drop and all the features of a Gshock . I rate it really highly as i hard on watches and this one is standing up to me really well .
I have a Fenix 5, it’s good for tracking distances walked, climbs, bike distances, daily steps, altitude, heart rate, etc but I wouldn’t rely on it for navigation, I’d use a proper gps.
I use mine for day hunts in shitty bush, has a fix 95% of the time. Will produce zig zag trails from pinging often and in close proximity so not great for distance walked measure but more than reliable for what i use it for. Would definitely recommend. The dog collar function is awesome too
I have a sunto watch the traverse alpha and have found it great. Accurate as but not as handy as other gps options with the mapping not being near as flash
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