GPS for hunting

[NWWABOWHNTR]

Rhino 530 is the only thing I will use.... till they come up with a better one!

[SkookumHntr]

Does the 530 take batteries or a battery back? Or both?

[GoldTip]

Does the 530 take batteries or a battery back? Or both?

Either, comes with battery pack, lithium ion I believe.  Which if just used while active hunting will last several days.  Can buy a package thing that will allow use of I believe 4 AA batteries, but it does make the unit a bit bulkier, but is what I'd do if on a wilderness trip.

[SkookumHntr]

-Thats just my reason, When im in the wilderness for a week i wont be recharging the thing but sound just like what i need! Im gettin one this week! Is Wholesale sports still having that sell on everything??

[SkookumHntr]

-Another question on the 530, does it allow you to input lat long cordinates to find a spacific spot, like if a outfitter was going to drop me off at a camp and i wanted to pre scout the area before hand and he gave me cordinates to the camp spot? My buddies doesnt do that or he dosnt know how to do it?

[MtnMuley]

Quick question for those who use Rinos.  How does the mapping ability compare to the Oregon models?  I've used Rinos for a few years now, and am ready to get a new GPS.  I love the talk and buddy locate feature, but am just concerned the 3D mapping ability of the Oregon might be superior.............?  Thanks for any help.

[GoldTip]

To try and answer both of the above questions, honestly have not used the 3d maps so can not answer that question.  And yes you can put in lat/lon coordinates and hit go to and find where your going.  I can tell you the 1:24k topo maps are nothing short of stellar.  expensive, but quite incredible.

[MtnMuley]

1:24 topo is what I will be using.  Have you used those on the Rino? 

[whacker1]

1:24 topo is what I will be using.  Have you used those on the Rino? 

yes - great

[MtnMuley]

Thanks, whacker.

[piled-up]

does anyone know if the rhino series have this 1/24 mapping stock or do you have to buy the mapping seperatly?

[GoldTip]

does anyone know if the rhino series have this 1/24 mapping stock or do you have to buy the mapping seperatly?

At least at this time last year you had to buy the 1:24k maps seperately.  Hated spending the money as one is WA/OR and another is MT/ID/WY, but with hunting in all those states you need the maps.  They were like $90 each last year, and you can't share them from one GPS to another.  But I will have to say they were worth it.

[whacker1]

does anyone know if the rhino series have this 1/24 mapping stock or do you have to buy the mapping seperatly?

At least at this time last year you had to buy the 1:24k maps seperately.  Hated spending the money as one is WA/OR and another is MT/ID/WY, but with hunting in all those states you need the maps.  They were like $90 each last year, and you can't share them from one GPS to another.  But I will have to say they were worth it.

yes, separate purchase from the unit itself.  I have an old set of CD rom's that I download the maps to the unit.  not as current or as detailed, but i haven't had to spend the additional money for updated info yet.

[MtnMuley]

Also, no 3D mapping with the Rino series.  I chose a Oregon 450T and absolutely love the 3D topo mapping.  However, you can't see a buddies location or speak to him via the Garmin radio, like you can with the Rinos.  I'm sure next year Garmin will make a Rino that can do 3D mapping and I will have to upgrade again!

[coachcw]

simple etrex around 100 bucks . It will get you in and out evenm if your electronicly challanged.