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Offline WD242

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Basic GPS
« on: February 06, 2007, 02:33:13 PM »
I will be hunting new area this fall and I'm looking for a basic GPS unit. I need something to get in and out of the area with and very easy to use. Any suggestions ??
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Offline Micahn

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Re: Basic GPS
« Reply #1 on: February 06, 2007, 02:44:37 PM »
If your wanting just a cheap basic GPS you can hardly beat a Garmin Etrex. I have one and carry it any time I go into the woods. You can find them all over for under a hundred bucks. I think I picked mine up a few years ago for $90 or so at walmart.
If your wanting something a little better that has maps on it also then well just about any brand will work just fine. I just have always used garmin as they always worked good for me.
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Re: Basic GPS
« Reply #2 on: February 06, 2007, 03:56:08 PM »
The bottomline eTrex from Garmin and the Magellan eXporlist are good units.  But like their big brothers and sisters there is a learning process.  Get it now and use it a lot before hunting season.  Learning to use a gps under difficult conditions is the wrong time. 
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There is a learning process to effectively using a gps.  Do not throw your compass and map away!

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Re: Basic GPS
« Reply #3 on: February 09, 2007, 11:09:58 AM »
I have had the Garmin eTrex Camo for two or three years. It is very easy to use. If I can figure it out ANYONE can. It does everything I need for hunting or geocaching. With the addition of a couple new sattalites it's better now than it was when I bought it. No plan to upgrade since it's perfect for my needs.
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