Hand held GPS for hunting/icefishing

By using the mini computer we all call a smart phone with an appropriate map application installed on it with relevant and appropriate map files downloaded, when coupled with a true GPS/GLONASS module, it acts and works EXACTLY like a GPS navigation unit, NO MATTER WHERE YOU ARE as long as you can "see" the satellites. There is ZERO reliance on wifi, there is ZERO reliance on cell service, it operates completely stand alone, just like a Garmin, etc., etc., etc.
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I do understand that.

I also understand that even if you can manage to make something that isn't a GPS work just like a GPS, you are at least as well off with the GPS in the first place.
 
Planetmail 12 said:
First off I'd buy Garmin.

I have an older 60 series GPS Map handheld gps. I've owned other brands and other versions of Garmin. While the etrex is nice and less money it can be harder to use. For example, all the buttons on the etrex are side mounted and not labelled as clearly as the GPSMap series. The current models of GPSMap 64/64s/64st, like previous versions have all buttons clearly labelled. The benefit of this is when you throw the gps in a drawer for 6 months and then try to use it, you'll fumble around with it less because each button is clearly labelled and easier to navigate the unit. Also the GPSMap series can be used not only for hiking, etc but as a vehicle navigation gps. I've used mine as such over the years. While it won't talk to you, it will beep to announce any changes and will offer more information then any of the Nuvi series gps.

Forget the flash of the touch screen gps, like others have said, you'd have to remove a glove to use it. Not to mention cold weather issues with touch screens.

Make sure you have a removable memory card so you can carry multiple map types and switch maps by changing the card.
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^^^^^^ +1 Have used Garmin for many years without a hitch, I tried Lowrance but gave up on it..
 
I use the 62s at work and it's awesome. I really like the user interface and the reception and compass work well.
I'll buy a 64 or 64s at some point for personal use.
 
If you can afford it... buy yourself Garmin GPSMAP 60,62, or 64. They are superb units but make sure you take the batteries out after use.

I didn't and I pissed 400 dollars down the drain when the batteries leaked.

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Cheers,
 
sebastien leroux said:
I have the new 64ST and i love it. It does replace the older 62S.
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Can someone tell me what is better about the 64 over the 62S? I've been using the 62S for quite a few years now and am pretty happy with it but my hunt camp buddies are asking if there is anything better out now and all I know about is my 62S.
 
I believe 64 line is able to connect to GLONASS. Russia's version of Global Position System.



bush1 said:
Can someone tell me what is better about the 64 over the 62S? I've been using the 62S for quite a few years now and am pretty happy with it but my hunt camp buddies are asking if there is anything better out now and all I know about is my 62S.
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