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Equipment & Gear => All Other Gear => Topic started by: jdb on October 21, 2014, 06:02:10 PM

Title: Which gps
Post by: jdb on October 21, 2014, 06:02:10 PM: I'm looking to get a GPS I'm thinking either garmin Montana or Oregon I really don't want to spend the money on a Montana but I also don't want to buy the oregon and think man I wish I'd've bought the Montana. Any input?!
Title: Re: Which gps
Post by: Netminder01 on October 21, 2014, 06:08:49 PM: I picked up the Montana last year and love it. Truth be told and if I was quizzed, I wouldn't be able to provide a clear competitive analysis between the two but so far, so good! :tup:
Title: Re: Which gps
Post by: Sandberm on October 21, 2014, 06:18:25 PM: To be honest...

After the the thread about the HuntWa member getting lost and his thoughtful response....maybe I should just get one instead of being so proud of my natural man-skills of not getting lost....before I get lost! :rolleyes:

Any suggestions would be cool, I know nothing.
Title: Re: Which gps
Post by: gotshot on October 21, 2014, 07:01:06 PM: I love my garmin. It is a little one but takes the sd card so I bought the hunt WA map with landowner mames and GMU's. Really cool.
Title: Re: Which gps
Post by: ghosthunter on October 21, 2014, 07:04:41 PM: I run Rhinos, 110,130 and 650.
But if you do not want the peer to peer positioning i would just get a regular Garmin GPS.
Title: Re: Which gps
Post by: Bob33 on October 21, 2014, 07:09:52 PM: It's hard to beat the 62s at $199. I've used many of the Garmin models over the years, and currently use the 62 series and the Rino 650s. I prefer the usability of the 62s over the Rinos but if you have another partner with a Rino, it's nice to be able to communicate. If not, save the money and get a 62s.

http://www.cabelas.com/product/Garmin-GPSMAP-S/753228.uts?productVariantId=1402076&srccode=cii_17588969&cpncode=42-3362989-2&WT.tsrc=CSE&WT.mc_id=GoogleProductAds&WT.z_mc_id1=02995742&rid=20 (http://www.cabelas.com/product/Garmin-GPSMAP-S/753228.uts?productVariantId=1402076&srccode=cii_17588969&cpncode=42-3362989-2&WT.tsrc=CSE&WT.mc_id=GoogleProductAds&WT.z_mc_id1=02995742&rid=20)
Title: Re: Which gps
Post by: AntiMatter on October 22, 2014, 11:06:03 AM: Do you have a smart phone? There are a bunch of apps that will allow you to download maps before you head out so that you can use your phone like a GPS. Not as perfect as having the GPS, but I've been using this method for the last couple years and it's worked great for me. I'm on an android phone and I use an app called Back Country Navigator. It's only ten bucks.
Title: Re: Which gps
Post by: Stein on October 22, 2014, 11:10:04 AM: I have an Oregon as well as the free app for RMEF members and a couple of others on the iPhone. I use both, but the Garmin more.

I haven't found any reason to spend the extra money on the Montana.
Title: Re: Which gps
Post by: pianoman9701 on October 22, 2014, 11:17:03 AM: Get a Rino. 500 or 600 series. You'll spend more money but if your buddy has one, you show up on his map and visa versa. If he doesn't have one, he'll want one after you get yours. If you're hurt and someone on the S&R team has one, they'll come right to you. Rinos rock.
Title: Re: Which gps
Post by: Stein on October 22, 2014, 02:33:17 PM: I have an Oregon as well as the free app for RMEF members and a couple of others on the iPhone. I use both, but the Garmin more.

I haven't found any reason to spend the extra money on the Montana.
Title: Re: Which gps
Post by: AntiMatter on October 22, 2014, 04:11:56 PM: Do you have a smart phone? There are a bunch of apps that will allow you to download maps before you head out so that you can use your phone like a GPS. Not as perfect as having the GPS, but I've been using this method for the last couple years and it's worked great for me. I'm on an android phone and I use an app called Back Country Navigator. It's only ten bucks.
Title: Re: Which gps
Post by: pilebuck on October 22, 2014, 04:33:58 PM: 62s rocks!!!!
Title: Re: Which gps
Post by: Stickerbush on October 22, 2014, 08:51:50 PM: So my smartphone GPS is supposed to work even if I don't have service?
Title: Re: Which gps
Post by: CAMPMEAT on October 22, 2014, 08:58:28 PM: I have a Garmin Etrex 30. Works fine if you want one without all the fancy stuff.

I notice nobody has a PLB, a personal locater beacon. In my mind, the very best way to get rescued from a bad situation. $250
Title: Re: Which gps
Post by: _TONY_ on October 23, 2014, 06:43:49 AM: I carry the etrex 30 as well... I upgraded the maps, and have the land owner chip for it... It works great for me!
Title: Re: Which gps
Post by: Blacklab on October 23, 2014, 06:56:28 AM: Quote from: _TONY_ on October 23, 2014, 06:43:49 AM
I carry the etrex 30 as well... I upgraded the maps, and have the land owner chip for it... It works great for me!

x 3
Got mine last year. As said above not all the bells and whistles. But enough to get your butt out of the fire if need be :twocents: ;)
Title: Re: Which gps
Post by: pianoman9701 on October 23, 2014, 06:59:05 AM: Quote from: CAMPMEAT on October 22, 2014, 08:58:28 PM
I have a Garmin Etrex 30. Works fine if you want one without all the fancy stuff.

I notice nobody has a PLB, a personal locater beacon. In my mind, the very best way to get rescued from a bad situation. $250

I don't need one. If I wrap myself in a survival blanket, you can see me on sat photos!
Title: Re: Which gps
Post by: Russ McDonald on October 23, 2014, 07:03:23 AM: Quote from: Stickerbush on October 22, 2014, 08:51:50 PM
So my smartphone GPS is supposed to work even if I don't have service?
Only if you cache the maps on your phone.
Title: Re: Which gps
Post by: CAMPMEAT on October 23, 2014, 07:15:36 AM: Quote from: pianoman9701 on October 23, 2014, 06:59:05 AM
Quote from: CAMPMEAT on October 22, 2014, 08:58:28 PM
I have a Garmin Etrex 30. Works fine if you want one without all the fancy stuff.

I notice nobody has a PLB, a personal locater beacon. In my mind, the very best way to get rescued from a bad situation. $250

I don't need one. If I wrap myself in a survival blanket, you can see me on sat photos!

Soooooooo, when you're lost, bring mustard when looking for you ?
Title: Re: Which gps
Post by: pianoman9701 on October 23, 2014, 07:41:24 AM: I go nowhere without mustard. A great chef never makes you bring your own condiments. :bdid:
Title: Re: Which gps
Post by: Blacklab on October 23, 2014, 06:45:55 PM: Quote from: pianoman9701 on October 23, 2014, 07:41:24 AM
I go nowhere without mustard. A great chef never makes you bring your own condiments. :bdid:

lol that's :chuckle:
Title: Re: Which gps
Post by: jdb on October 23, 2014, 07:12:41 PM: Not really worried about getting lost just wanna use it for scouting puposes
Title: Re: Which gps
Post by: erk444 on October 24, 2014, 04:55:53 PM: Can you put the gmu and landowner maps on the etrex 20? Or do you need to get the 30?