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what gps do u use?
« on: May 01, 2012, 08:17:23 PM »
just wondering what everyone uses for there back country hunting? i have a rino 530 hcx it works awsome with the land owners chip and stuff in it theres lots of land that a never knew was open to hunt until i got it hahaha
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Re: what gps do u use?
« Reply #1 on: May 01, 2012, 08:46:11 PM »
That is the same unit I use and most people that I hunt with as well.  Very nice features, just make sure that you are all on the same datum, if you are trying to share waypoints and locations (they will be close but not accurate otherwise).
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Re: what gps do u use?
« Reply #2 on: May 01, 2012, 08:54:28 PM »
I just bought the Rino 655t maybe 2 months ago.  Been using it shed hunting quite a bit and it's been great!  Love the satellite photo capabilities and the 5 mp camera!

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Re: what gps do u use?
« Reply #3 on: May 01, 2012, 09:16:03 PM »
thanks fisher thats a good thing to know hahah
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Re: what gps do u use?
« Reply #4 on: May 02, 2012, 04:51:48 AM »
Garmin Geko 101. 

It's small, light, basic, and the batteries last a LONG time. 

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Re: what gps do u use?
« Reply #5 on: May 02, 2012, 05:03:09 AM »
Garmin 530  great unit

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Re: what gps do u use?
« Reply #6 on: May 02, 2012, 06:07:55 AM »
garmin Oregon

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Re: what gps do u use?
« Reply #7 on: May 02, 2012, 06:50:51 AM »
Gamin Vista H. Not too flashy but it won't break the bank, either. Works just fine.

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Re: what gps do u use?
« Reply #8 on: May 02, 2012, 07:43:08 AM »
I just bought the Rino 655t maybe 2 months ago.  Been using it shed hunting quite a bit and it's been great!  Love the satellite photo capabilities and the 5 mp camera!

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The large touch screen works with gloves on, too. Get the optional alkaline battery pack so you don't have to worry about recharging in camp.
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Re: what gps do u use?
« Reply #9 on: May 02, 2012, 07:46:47 AM »
I have an older Rino and like it, but since my other hunting partners didn't have it i don't think i got full use of its capabilities. If you have other partners with them  :tup: if not maybe a simpler/cheaper one...
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Re: what gps do u use?
« Reply #10 on: May 02, 2012, 08:10:54 AM »
Oregon 450T.  No need for a camera in my GPS, as I pack a 14MP camera all the time for photos.  Great mapping. Weather resistant. Touch screen.  Simple to use.  Great battery life.  Topo feature is nice for running ridges.  Has capabilities of holding several states worth in maps with an upgrgaded larger SD card.  Even with the new Garmin's out, I have no desire to switch at this point. :twocents: 

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Re: what gps do u use?
« Reply #11 on: May 02, 2012, 08:13:48 AM »
Garmin GPSMAP 60Csx. Burns in extremely quick EVERYWHERE!

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Re: what gps do u use?
« Reply #12 on: May 02, 2012, 08:43:26 AM »
Oregon 450T.  No need for a camera in my GPS, as I pack a 14MP camera all the time for photos.  Great mapping. Weather resistant. Touch screen.  Simple to use.  Great battery life.  Topo feature is nice for running ridges.  Has capabilities of holding several states worth in maps with an upgrgaded larger SD card.  Even with the new Garmin's out, I have no desire to switch at this point. :twocents:

I have same unit and mine eats batteries

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Re: what gps do u use?
« Reply #13 on: May 02, 2012, 09:11:44 AM »
Oregon 450T.  No need for a camera in my GPS, as I pack a 14MP camera all the time for photos.  Great mapping. Weather resistant. Touch screen.  Simple to use.  Great battery life.  Topo feature is nice for running ridges.  Has capabilities of holding several states worth in maps with an upgrgaded larger SD card.  Even with the new Garmin's out, I have no desire to switch at this point. :twocents:

I have same unit and mine eats batteries

More powerful equipment takes more power. I get 14 hours out of my recharge unit and about 8 out of the alkaline batteries, on constantly. I keep it off unless I'm using it and will get many days use. It locks onto satellites immediately, regardless of cover or weather. And being able to see your buddy's position whenever he keys the mic is awesome. Having sat images of where you are is incredible. You can switch back and forth between them or have a hybrid of both.
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Re: what gps do u use?
« Reply #14 on: May 02, 2012, 10:12:06 AM »
My brain..... Which sometimes steers me a little off!!!!   :chuckle:   Might need to look into one of these...

 


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