Handheld GPS

[yajsab]

Depends on your budget and need.  Back when I was looking for one, I went with the 60csx.  I'm pretty happy with the purchase, especially the signal reception.

[cougkilr]

I would suggest the Garmin 60CSX, I am a forester and we use them at work and I have my own personal one.  I got it off of Amazon last year for $199.00 plus free shipping.  Battery life is very good and the accuracy is pretty damn good for being a hand held unit.  Like I said we use them at work and my agency has done many accuracy studies comparying them to the Big Trimble backpack GPS units and there wasnt enough difference between the two to keep us from using them for traversing.  I just checked Amazon and the price is $449.95 now  , not sure why the jump in the price. 

[matt345]

Thanks for the recommendations!

[SkookumHntr]

Ive had good luck with my Oregon 450t! I take it everywhere with me!

[bobcat]

I love my 60csx. I've had it about 5 years and never had a problem. I think when I'm ready to replace it I'll go with a rino because I can see where it would be a great advantage to look on the screen and see where all your hunting partners are.

[Bob33]

.. it would be a great advantage to look on the screen and see where all your hunting partners are.

...all your partners with Rinos.

I have one; I just need some new hunting partners now.

[pianoman9701]

.. it would be a great advantage to look on the screen and see where all your hunting partners are.

...all your partners with Rinos.

I have one; I just need some new hunting partners now.

Any time, Bob. You'd be welcome in our camp anytime.

A couple of things I like about the Rino 655T. The touch screen rocks, even with gloves on. Instant lock in any conditions or tree cover. Having your partner on your screen, especially with us older guys, is piece of mind and confidence. Uploading sat pictures of your hunting areas gives you a real time visual. It's got 4G internal and you can add 8GB mini SD card. The compass is on 3 gyros, so you don't have to be moving for it to point true. The lithium battery pack lasts 14 hours and you can buy an alkaline pack for $20, so you don't need to recharge in camp. I could seriously sell these things! I love mine.

[polyanskiyalex]

I have and Garmind Etrex Legend HCX... unless your in deep cover it works perfecty. $160 ebay

[matt345]

Has anyone used the Garmin 650 T, the screen size and the preloaded topos are attractive, the price is not that attractive  599.00

[madmack76]

rhinos are the way to go awesome gps the 530 should be coming down in price now with the new one out.

[pianoman9701]

Has anyone used the Garmin 650 T, the screen size and the preloaded topos are attractive, the price is not that attractive  599.00

Read up. I have the 655T, found it on EBay for 500.00 delivered. The large touch screen is cool. The pre-loaded topos are 100K, so you really need to subscribe to get the 24K USGS

[Bob33]

Get the 650 (non T) version for around $440.  You can get free topo maps if you dig around a bit.  If you don't want to do that, you can buy topo software from Garmin and still come out ahead.