fAVORITE GPS

[urbanhermit]

I am looking for a level entry GPS unit, any recommendations?

[huntcoop]

Garmin eTrex. Easy to use and inexpensive. I gotta a spare if your in the market.

[leadpillproductions]

Garmin eTrex. Easy to use and inexpensive. I gotta a spare if your in the market.
the yellow etrex is so easy to use i love it the best piece of equipment i own

[urbanhermit]

Does that model show geographic contours?

[Steeleco]

Nope!! If you got yourself a 60Csx you would be a pro in no time, they are that easy to use.

[Night Hawk 3]

Does that model show geographic contours?

That's not an entry level feature... that's an advanced level feature.

You want either the Garmin GPS Map 60CSX or 76CSX.

Spend a little more now, save a lot later on.


NH3

[urbanhermit]

Who makes the 60CSX? Garmin?

[urbanhermit]

Thanks for the info.
I wish I had a dollar for every time I came across a great tree stand location when out hiking in the summer only to forget exactly where it was!! I just want something that i can mark some of this stuff down, I don't care if it's B&W but i want contours.

[husky30-06]

your basic legends have mappoing capabilities for under $200 at wallmart

[open-sights]

I just got a Lowrance SOG for the boat and in the truck, has abillity to d/l salt water fish maps, etc. But not great as a hand held - battery has 3 hour time limit or so, Garmin for handhelds is the way i would go.

[huntcoop]

Who makes the 60CSX? Garmin?

Yes, Garmin makes that model.

[CDN GNR]

I have a Magellan and I vote for Garmin anything, I'll never buy a Magellan product again.

[308BAR]

I've handled a few and decided on 60CSx it's pretty rugged and has all the features to get you there and back and a little bit more. Just make sure it's calibrated.

[Kevin So]

I have a Garmin etrex for sell, basically new(non mapping but simple to use).

Anyone used the Garmin - Oregon for hunting? How does it compare to the 60cx?

[ElectricDyck]

I picked up a etrex legend hcx off craigs list for $180 and am pretty happy with it. Just remember the x in the different model names means it will come with a memory card and the higher power antena, both a must in my opinion.

To get your feet wet you can pick up the basic e trexs for around $80 or cheaper used.

[Ron.C]

I have an older Garmin GPS12. It has pretty basic functions, but I've uded it for a number of years and never had an issue. If/when it come time to buy a new one, I'll be going for the basic Etrex. I have no need for anything more than finding my location.

[gearjunkierob]

As many have already said here, go with the Garmin 60 CSX. I use the model for both work and play and find it really easy to use. Buttons are user friendly, screen/controls are intuitive and Garmin TopoCanada has really great Topo maps.

I've also used the Garmin 76 C and didn't find it as good - the buttons are a little less easy to use, the unit itself is bigger and clumsier, etc. Still a good GPS but the 60CsX is better.

Good luck!

[urbanhermit]

Thanks for the advice everybody, I think I will go for the Garmin 60CSX.

[Steeleco]

GPS Central in Calgary is likely the best deal on these. Also they'll give you a deal on the maps if bought at the same time.