best gps under 300$ ???

[robertsjd]

hey guys/gals was wondering what GPS choices i have for a descent price . seems like the garmin rino 650 is pretty popular but a bit exspensive and im a firm believer in ya get what ya pay for but im thinking in the gps i could go a littler cheaper more so than other gear ? or am i wrong plan on doing some backcountry hunting this year including pasayten etc . so was reaching out for some quick reccomendations for a descent GPS  thats decently priced thanks guys best of luck this season

[Bob33]

This:

http://www.rei.com/product/805907/garmin-gpsmap-62s-gps

[robertsjd]

perfect man thanks never hurts to  reach out for a hunters advice on gear . appreciate it man thank you

[MtnMuley]

I'd definitely recommend the Oregon 450T or 550T over the 62s. I've owned all 3. All within your budget as well.

[CAMPMEAT]

Garmin etrex 30. No frills...

[ghosthunter]

I would buy the best rhino you can afford. 120 and up.

Here is why.

If you are hunting alone in areas where there may be zero cell service the radio feature is priceless. Even with cell service rescue could be tough to find you.
But with a Rhino you have the ability for rescuers equipped with a rhino to see exactly where you are once they are in range.

Sure you could get a spot but sounds like money is a issue so get a Rhino and have a little extra security. The gps is plenty good enough for the average guy.

And down the road if you get a buddy he can buy one too.

For me I do not know why anyone would buy just a gps. When you can have a radio,gps,and peer to peer positioning in one unit.

 

[briancorneal]

Get a used garmin gpsmap 60csx and save some bucks!

[scoyoc5]

cabelas had the garmin rino 650 on sale until the 20th for 349.00. I picked one up last week 

[Bob33]

I would buy the best rhino you can afford. 120 and up.

Here is why.

If you are hunting alone in areas where there may be zero cell service the radio feature is priceless. Even with cell service rescue could be tough to find you.
But with a Rhino you have the ability for rescuers equipped with a rhino to see exactly where you are once they are in range.

Sure you could get a spot but sounds like money is a issue so get a Rhino and have a little extra security. The gps is plenty good enough for the average guy.

And down the road if you get a buddy he can buy one too.

For me I do not know why anyone would buy just a gps. When you can have a radio,gps,and peer to peer positioning in one unit.

 

If you don't need a radio. you're giving up a lot. The Rino 120 does not have a high sensitivity receiver, which means it will work poorly if at all in tree canopy. It does not accept SD cards and does not have much internal memory, which means the ability to add maps like the Hunting GPS versions is not possible.

[scottcrb]

This:

http://www.rei.com/product/805907/garmin-gpsmap-62s-gps

agreed

[ghosthunter]

I have been running Rhinos since they came out. I own a 110, 120, and a 650.

I also own. Garmin 38 very old. A Etrex and some others.
I have hunted the entire state and have never been any where a Rhino would not get  a lock, you might have to move a little once in awhile but always got a lock.

True no sd card. But OP didn't indicate he wanted a sd card unit.
The average hunter doesn't need all the fancy mapping stuff.

In My opinion you give up a lot of safety by not having a radio option.

But to each his own.

[turkeyfeather]

I recently purchased the Oregon 450t. Not impressed to this point.

[Bmcox86]

Garmin 62s.

[grizzlyadams]

Ok so I have a serious question. Why buy a GPS at all? If you have a smart phone, save the money and just get an app. I use 2 different apps. Both can be used outside cell coverage. You can download any map you want for offline use and as many map tiles as you want for free. It will do everything a Garmin or any other will do plus more. Check Into the Gaia app it's awesome! More detail, options ect than your store bought GPS units. I also back that app up with the Onix Hunt gps app. Not as good as the Gaia app but it does show private, public, BLM, federal and recreational land, along with the owners of the land should you want to contact them for entry.  The really cool thing is you can also take pictures of all of your waypoints to be stored as part of your waypoint and so many other useful features you won't get out of a handheld gps.

Some may ask what if your smart phone runs low on battery. Well I have 2 answers. I have a solar charger if the sun is out and a back up battery bank that will recharge my phone up to 6 times if it's not. All for way less than 1/2 the price and you don't get the added weight of another piece of gear to carry.

[Bob33]

Perhaps a phone could suffice.

ls it waterproof?

Can it survive being dropped and abused?

Can the batteries be easily field replaced?

Will the maps work without an Internet connection?

Does it provide basic GPS functions like projecting waypoints, track management, waypoint management, interface with common programs that can upload and download .gpx files, etc.?

If so it sounds like a good alternative. Anything less and I want a dedicated GPS.