what gps do u use?

[DBHAWTHORNE]

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.

I have same unit and mine eats batteries

-Throw acouple extra batteries in your pack, problem solved! I looked at the new Montana, looks just like the oregon but 3 times bigger? Wtf would a guy wanta pack that thing around?? Maybe for the truck or something idk, I will stick to my oregon too

I use lithium batteries in mine and they last a lot longer more money but worth it.

I second the lithium... especially if you are going to have it on a lot or will be using it in extreme cold temps... I will say that the good thing about the Garmin 401 is that it's on your wrist so it helps prevent cold soaking of the batteries.

[JCKILLSHOT]

I got the Garmin Oregon 550t and love it!

[SkookumHntr]

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.

I have same unit and mine eats batteries

-Throw acouple extra batteries in your pack, problem solved! I looked at the new Montana, looks just like the oregon but 3 times bigger? Wtf would a guy wanta pack that thing around?? Maybe for the truck or something idk, I will stick to my oregon too

I use lithium batteries in mine and they last a lot longer more money but worth it.

I second the lithium... especially if you are going to have it on a lot or will be using it in extreme cold temps... I will say that the good thing about the Garmin 401 is that it's on your wrist so it helps prevent cold soaking of the batteries.

- Where do you find lithium batteries at?? Ive been looking for them and they seem hard to find!?

[DBHAWTHORNE]

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.

I have same unit and mine eats batteries

-Throw acouple extra batteries in your pack, problem solved! I looked at the new Montana, looks just like the oregon but 3 times bigger? Wtf would a guy wanta pack that thing around?? Maybe for the truck or something idk, I will stick to my oregon too

I use lithium batteries in mine and they last a lot longer more money but worth it.

I second the lithium... especially if you are going to have it on a lot or will be using it in extreme cold temps... I will say that the good thing about the Garmin 401 is that it's on your wrist so it helps prevent cold soaking of the batteries.

- Where do you find lithium batteries at?? Ive been looking for them and they seem hard to find!?

I just pick mine up at Walmart. They usually have them.

[AKBowman]

garmin Oregon

Got it and I like it as well. Lots of great features easy to use. Like others say it does eat batteries, I switched from alkaline to nickel metal hydrate and they last 4X longer. I was getting about 8 hrs with the alkaline

[huntnnw]

i use lithiums

[Huntbear]

A good compass and a topo map.. best GPS I have ever had....

[Special T]

HB that is definatly a skill that is lost on most people except military... 

[pianoman9701]

I can use a map and compass anywhere, anytime. But, I prefer using the technology. I carry both.

[Special T]

I think the Rhino's are awsome especially when out in a group, and i love mine... But i cary both as well.

[Cascade_fisher]

I also carry a Silva Ranger and maps.  I love using the compass but it is hard to beat a Rino clipped on your harness for quick ease.  I use Google Earth to mark points of interest then transfer that to my Rino and just follow the line so that I can focus more on looking around for game signs.

If anyone on the wet side needs help with learning map/compass skills let me know and maybe we can meet up and I would be glad to show you how to use a good compass or read maps.

A good compass and a topo map.. best GPS I have ever had....

[bobcat]

I very rarely have a need to use a map and compass anymore. I still carry them with me, but the GPS gets much more use.

A GPS is just so much more useful, and a lot faster to use.

Oh, and I have a Garmin 60csx, and have had it for several years with no problems. I'd ilke a newer one with the aerial photo capability but as long as this one keeps working I won't spend the money on a new one.

[pianoman9701]

I also carry a Silva Ranger and maps.  I love using the compass but it is hard to beat a Rino clipped on your harness for quick ease.  I use Google Earth to mark points of interest then transfer that to my Rino and just follow the line so that I can focus more on looking around for game signs.

If anyone on the wet side needs help with learning map/compass skills let me know and maybe we can meet up and I would be glad to show you how to use a good compass or read maps.

A good compass and a topo map.. best GPS I have ever had....

How do you transfer from Google Earth to the Rino? I've been trying to figure this out since I got it and can only use the subscription stuff so far. Please run me through it. Thanks!

[Special T]

Pman with GE you can get LAT LONG points and enter those into your GPS, so you can't really transer it over per say but you can place a pin on GE and get the gps cordinate for it, then place that location on your gps by hand. 

[rasbo]

I also carry a Silva Ranger and maps.  I love using the compass but it is hard to beat a Rino clipped on your harness for quick ease.  I use Google Earth to mark points of interest then transfer that to my Rino and just follow the line so that I can focus more on looking around for game signs.

If anyone on the wet side needs help with learning map/compass skills let me know and maybe we can meet up and I would be glad to show you how to use a good compass or read maps.

A good compass and a topo map.. best GPS I have ever had....

that is a good idea and great service you offer,it would be cool to do that at the annual BBq I put on here for folks on site..I to use the map and compass,but my skills are limited,and walking now is a pain.The GPS saves me some roving,and it shoots through my coat so it stays warm and dry