GPS Recommendations

[David Heitsman]

Thank you for info everyone.

[Tuffcity]

I've have a pair of Rino's with the Backroads chip- they work great.

RC

[jackpine]

I-phone with Gaia GPS map...you’ll never need a gps again

[Jordan f.]

Phone for maps/GPS

Garmin Inreach for emergencies.

[Timberjack]

I think everyone so far is right... x7 on the Garmin 64s with the backroads mapbook chip. But I know lots of guys moving more to their phones and backup batteries...

TJ

[Kilwinning]

I-phone with Gaia GPS map...you’ll never need a gps again

I’m waiting for them to put the inreach in the Rinos and I’ll splurge for a new one , currently been using the 130 and 120 for years

[REMINGTON JIM]

Garmin Montana 650. Backroads mapbook card. Big screen, AA batteries.

Probably obsolete by now.

I use the same EXCELLENT unit has its own rechargeable Batt BUT uses common double AA s also ! Like Butch says BIG screen for OLD eyes ! RJ

UPDATE ! :http://www.gpscentral.ca/products/ga...ntana-680.html

[Boner]

Garmin 78s.

Any gps will do, as long as you take a waypoint at your truck location, before you walk away.

I almost always use a compass (suunto mc2) to get back in unfamiliar ground. Take a bearing for your destination (truck) and compass back for the practice. Saves your batteries.

It’s also a good idea to turn it on when driving to your site with the tracking on. That way you can beeline for the road if it’s closer than overland back to your truck.

If it’s cold I sometimes have to keep my AA’s in my glove to keep them warm. Even if they are dead in the cold, you can get a little life out of them still, if you warm them up for a few minutes.

[bankshot]

I managed to get turned around in the fog on a solo deer huntin the alpine two weeks ago and while was never really lost, I wasn't certain which way was back to the landing and my truck. As darkness approached and I was soaked to the core I was near preparing to lean up against a tree for the night.

Fortunately the skies cleared momentarily enough for me to make a landmark and reach my vehicle before dark.

I had been using Google earth on my phone but didn't have a spare battery pack and was loosing battery to fast to use phone any longer.

I also had neglected to take my compass.

Anyway, I vowed to get a hand held GPS unit and am wondering what the other hunters are using. I don't want to just order one and find that it doesn't work well in BC's areas.

If I could get some recommendations and reasons why you purchased that unit, I'd appreciate it.

Thank you

David

What did you end up getting? I'm about to buy the Garmin 64s with back roads maps bundle on sale for $350, can't seem to find it for any less at the moment.

[srupp]

Mm Garmin Montana 610..color screen..bc back roads on mini card.. works awesome.get a screensaver pack of film to apply.
Cheers
Srupp