Garmin gps

[STIKNSTRINGBOW]

O.K., I know this has been discussed at length here before, but humour me please....
I had my 60Csx stolen last 4th of July from out of my truck at Snag Lake Campground near Naselle.
I am planning on replacing it, and was very happy with it, but am wondering if I should get the Rhino instead.
Problem is, I hunt alone (usually) and until my kids get older wont need the radio, but never know if I might make a new friend or 2 that likes hunting the same areas.
would it be worth the investment now, in hopes of future partners, or should I stick with what I was happy with, and if I need a radio later, buy a radio ? (or set)

[MtnMuley]

In my opinion, neither.  Especially if you hunt alone most of the time.  Go with the Oregon 450T.

[pianoman9701]

My buddy has the Rhino and he doesn't like it much. The GPS is OK, but the radio isn't very good.

[STIKNSTRINGBOW]

60Csx is more in my price range,

[MIKEXRAY]

I also hunt alone and one thing to consider is calling for help if something happens to you. Just because there isn't another buddy to talk to doesn't mean you can't use it in an emergency.  I hunt the east side of the cascades & have hit scan on my radio & found people talking a couple of times. Also with the 530hcx if something happens to you a buddy can come find you easier by polling your position.  Not as good as a sat phone or tracker but something . I really like my rhino & find all the features work great.  Mike

[pianoman9701]

I also hunt alone and one thing to consider is calling for help if something happens to you. Just because there isn't another buddy to talk to doesn't mean you can't use it in an emergency.  I hunt the east side of the cascades & have hit scan on my radio & found people talking a couple of times. Also with the 530hcx if something happens to you a buddy can come find you easier by polling your position.  Not as good as a sat phone or tracker but something . I really like my rhino & find all the features work great.  Mike

Are there different models? My bud may have cheaped out.

[throttlejocky20]

In my opinion, neither.  Especially if you hunt alone most of the time.  Go with the Oregon 450T.

I agree I have the colorado (almost the same just not a touch screen) and I love it does more than I need it to do and is extremely easy to use. As far as the rino is you want a good gps and a good radio you buy one of each.

[GoldTip]

I also hunt alone and one thing to consider is calling for help if something happens to you. Just because there isn't another buddy to talk to doesn't mean you can't use it in an emergency.  I hunt the east side of the cascades & have hit scan on my radio & found people talking a couple of times. Also with the 530hcx if something happens to you a buddy can come find you easier by polling your position.  Not as good as a sat phone or tracker but something . I really like my rhino & find all the features work great.  Mike

 I agree with what Mike has said completely.  The other thing I will say is that the radio on the 530HCX is as good as any 2 way radio I've used and I've spent the money on good ones in the past.  And when you combine the two into one package, that is one less thing your carrying.  I've used a Garmin Legend in the past and now that I've got a Rino 530hcx, I won't go back to a GPS without the radio.

[Arrowhead]

From my experience, you can't beat the 60csx.  I have heard different reviews on the rhino, but I believe that for the price and the durability, I would stick with the 60.  If you would like the radio feature, then by a good quality stand alone unit, that will work better, and still be saving money in the long run.

[MtnMuley]

60Csx is more in my price range,

I haven't paid too much attn lately to the price of this unit, so I'm not sure what they are going for, however, I recently saw somewhere selling the 450Ts for just a little under $300.  Can't remember the site though.

[Bob33]

From my experience, you can't beat the 60csx.  I have heard different reviews on the rhino, but I believe that for the price and the durability, I would stick with the 60.  If you would like the radio feature, then by a good quality stand alone unit, that will work better, and still be saving money in the long run.

The 60x series are just plain rugged, reliable, and accurate.  The newer models like the 450s may be easier to use, and may have a few more features like birds eye imagery, but as far as a plain old reliable GPS the 60 series are real hard to beat.

The Rhino models offer the unique feature of being able to know the location of another hunter in your party, if he also has a Rhino.  Serving two purposes (GPS and radio) is nice, but you can buy some pretty nice radio sets for well under $100.

[trophyhunt]

I have a megellan gold that I'll sell you for 140.00, yes it's about 6 years old but in great shape.  The problem with it, it's too smart for me.  I need one that is a little more stupid, if your good with computers and gps's this should work good for you. I paid 350.00 for it brand new, if interested pm me and I call you back.

[STIKNSTRINGBOW]

I appreciate the offer, but am pretty set on getting a Garmin, I tried several before keeping the 60Csx, and was happy with it, I had no problems losing the signal when I needed it (thick nasties) and the battery life was great.

[dreamunelk]

As I have said a few times before the Garmin GPSMap 60csx sets the standard for GPS.  I use GPS for work and have had the opportunity to use many different types.  Field tested the Oregons awhile back.  Nice unit but, in a head on comparison the 60 beat it soundly.  it is a good unit but, for the money you will get better value from the 60 or 76.
The 60 is used by most government agencies because of its performance.  It appears to be being phased out and replaced by the 62.
So I was in need of a new personal GPS and bought the 62.  Great unit but, in retrospect I wish I would have bought the 60csx.  If you like to play on the computer then there are some neat things you can do with the oregon, 62, and 78.  If you want a great navigation aid and tool for marking interesting locations with the intent to return you simply can not go wrong with the 60csx.
I have also uses Trembles and several that I can not remember.  Great tools. 
The short story is if you are on a budget you can not go wrong with the 60csx.  Honestly if I was going to be dropped of in some remote location in Alaska or south American.  Given coordinate locations for supplies.  And told I have to find my own way out using these location I would want the 60Csx.  It is a proven performer.

[jmx369]

I have both and I prefer the 60csx along with a separate radio. The rhino seem to go through batteries faster.