Want to Buy a GPS Unit

[338_Thumper]

Hey Guys I want to buy a GPS Unit this year and am wondering what you guys would suggest I get. I have used a compass and flashlight my whole life for going in before daylight and coming out after dark but I think it's time . I hope to go to Colorado this year and figured it would be a good idea to have one if I'm going to hunt deep in the woods like I do here.

[junkyard]

I have a garmin rhino 110 and i love it. Not only is it a hand held but also doubles as walkie talkie. Has a function that allows you to search for other in your area.

[6x6in6]

Have had the Rino 120 for quite a few years.  Worked very well.
Picked up the Rino 530HCx a little less than 2 years ago.  Flawless.

[BurleyDog]

Is it hard to get a signal on the GPS units in WA?

I am from KY and we are always losing our signals even though we don't have mountains to speek of.

I don't mean to hyjack the thread but I am also looking for a GPS when I move to Wenatchee
and don't want to be continuously losing the signal

Thanks

[Bob33]

Is it hard to get a signal on the GPS units in WA?

I am from KY and we are always losing our signals even though we don't have mountains to speek of.

I don't mean to hyjack the thread but I am also looking for a GPS when I move to Wenatchee
and don't want to be continuously losing the signal

Thanks

Your poor reception is a function of your GPS, not your state. Newer GPS models with better chips will work inside a building.

[woodman]

Rino 530 (great)

[C-Money]

I have had great success with the Magellan Explorist model. It won't work well in a building, but it will keep a signal in my pocket. I have the 100, and the 220. Never had a signal issure in the outdoors. They are great. They are a bit out dated now, they have some real fancy ones these days. I like the explorist for ease of use, and I have the mounts on both quads for when we are out on a ride.

[BuckHunter23]

Rino 530 HCX.....everyone in my hunting party has one and they are great.  Awesome GPS with radio, plus tons of other features.  Kinda spendy, but if you look online, you can find great deals on them.

[Alan K]

I've been eying the Garmin Oregon 550t.  I like the idea of the camera, and it's ability to stamp those photos with coordinates etc.  I'd be using mine primarily for scouting, and would love to snap pictures of anything interesting I come across and later be able to see it on an aerial on my computer. benches, vantage points, bedding areas, trails, rubs, sheds, etc.  Also like the larger screen size.  Everyone in our party has already got radios bought and paid for, so the radio capabilities of the rhino doesn't do much for me.

Also helps I've got a buddy who owns a store which carries Garmin and can get me one at wholesale.  One of these days. . .

[6x6in6]

I would lose signal on my 120 from time to time in thick and tall cover.  But not for extended periods of time so it wasn't of any real concern.
My 530, I don't recall it ever losing signal and it's visited the same locations where I would lose signal with the 120.

[vandeman17]

I completely agree on the 530. My old man and I have one and they work great and once you get your signal, I have never lost it. My other hunting buddies are going to get some so we can all be in contact. Like said above, they are a bit spendy but worth it if you ask me

[whacker1]

530 for me.

[dreamingbig]

I have had great luck with the Garmin 60csx.   

[grundy53]

I'm also interested in getting a GPS. I've never owned one but they sound like they could be handy for scouting.

[JKEEN33]

I have the Magellan explorist 600. It's getting a little dated too, but still a great gps. Keeps signal in the deep woods and has the capability to add maps to and SD card. You should be able to find these on ebay fairly cheep now. I believe the 500 is basically the same thing with a few less options like altimeter.