Which GPS??

[BC4Bowhunter]

I got to upgrade to a newer gps but looking at what is available I'm totally lost. Right now I have a Magellan Pioneer and has served me well but I want a GPS I can download topo maps onto and will receive and track satellite info quickly. Any recommendations on which brand and model I should look at? Thanks

[BlacktailStalker]

Garmin 60CS. Love it, no complaints. You can get it all if you want it, marine charts, topo canada and navigation. You'll be laughing.

[Steeleco]

Garmin 60CS.

That's one the get as far as I'm concerned. Although I went for the E-trex for now till the mapping software that is coming late next year is out.

That and I would avoid the X version the increased memory may not be worth the extra money at this point.

[BlacktailStalker]

Steeleco, there's new mapping coming out ?

[reach]

That and I would avoid the X version the increased memory may not be worth the extra money at this point.

The X versions (I have a 60Cx) also have a completely different receiver chipset that provides excellent reception even under thick cover. I can get a fix inside my house. I haven't done too much hiking since I got it, but on one trail (Houston trail in Derby Reach park) that's under the trees all the way, it never lost the fix - in fact it never got worse than 7 m accuracy (5-6 m most of the way).

In my opinion that's a much more important improvement than the expandable memory.

[Steeleco]

Reach we must be neighbours!!! Me and the family walk there all the time, 5 min from home!!
I didn't know about the other stuff on the X but they are also not cheap!!!

Blacktail, I found out there is a European system coming in mid 2007 or so that is supposed to rival GPS, that and the government is redoing their maps digitally and to 1:25,000 scale.

I used a Magellan 2000xl for years so my E-trex is an improvement.
I want mapping capabilities but with the map program I just bought last summer I'm good for a while!!

[jethrobuddy]

Steeleco, I think you are talking about the Galalio system. It is a privatly controlled not military controlled system. It will have better accuracy but it is user pays for that accuracy. There are levels of accuracy and the free level is the same as we have now. Thisis what I have read, and my take on it.

[Steeleco]

Yes sir I believe you are correct. I read a site where they claimed the new line of handheld navigation units (GPS!!) will be able to use both systems and get much more accuracy. For me it's about the improved mapping, I'm a guy, I like cool stuff like the rest of you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Dirty]

The New Rhino color units are pretty nice, especially if you are hunting with a buddy or two. They have built in radios which also show GPS location of the other unit. In addition, they have the weather radio, and are able to perform turn by turn directions in the city. The new models also have increased range and better memory.

[reach]

For hunting with a buddy, those Rino units would be great. That's pretty much what they're built for.

The tradeoff vs. the 60 series is that obviously the 60 "x" series doesn't have the radio/position features, but it does have the better receiver and expandable memory. The Rinos are also a bit cheaper.

The colour Rinos or 60 series aren't cheap, it's true. But I'm hoping I won't have to upgrade for quite a few years.

I HIGHLY recommend http://www.gpscentral.ca/ if you're thinking of buying online. Their service for me was outstanding.

Steeleco, I'm just down at 192 & 78, down towards Clayton. If you see a tall blondish guy being towed by his German Shepherd on a black leash with a Halti up at Derby Reach, it might be me. I guess I should get a HuntingBC cap.