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Big Game Hunting => Backcountry Hunting => Topic started by: huntingdog16 on March 05, 2016, 08:18:08 PM

Title: Good GPS for backcountry?
Post by: huntingdog16 on March 05, 2016, 08:18:08 PM: Hello, I was wondering if anyone had any recommendations on what kind of GPS to get? I have never used a GPS since I was trained to only use a map and a compass when I used to be on my Orienteering team in my JROTC program in High School. I don't want to spend a lot of money on a high end one since I don't even know how to use them. Just hoping someone could help recommend a decent beginner level GPS.
Title: Re: Good GPS for backcountry?
Post by: Magnum_Willys on March 05, 2016, 08:41:56 PM: http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,191504.msg2534225.html#msg2534225 (http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,191504.msg2534225.html#msg2534225)

smartphone
Rhino
Garmin 450 / 650

I have them and use them all. Use Rhino mostly as its handy to talk and track buddies.
Title: Re: Good GPS for backcountry?
Post by: huntingdog16 on March 05, 2016, 08:45:04 PM: Thank You!!
Title: Re: Good GPS for backcountry?
Post by: Kit Carson on March 08, 2016, 07:43:51 AM: Check craigslist or put up a wanted ad in the for sale section on here. Good luck! :tup:
I like my Oregon 650t
Title: Re: Good GPS for backcountry?
Post by: Jonathan_S on March 08, 2016, 07:50:21 AM: Quote from: Kit Carson on March 08, 2016, 07:43:51 AM
Check craigslist or put up a wanted ad in the for sale section on here. Good luck! :tup:
I like my Oregon 650t

^ yes, the Oregon models are solid.
Title: Re: Good GPS for backcountry?
Post by: Labs07 on March 08, 2016, 09:38:26 AM: I have a garmin rino 650t and it as worked great in all the remote places Ive hunted in WY and WA
Title: Re: Good GPS for backcountry?
Post by: Maverick on March 08, 2016, 05:19:02 PM: Ive narrowed it down to the 64s and Oregon for myself.
Title: Re: Good GPS for backcountry?
Post by: luvmystang67 on March 08, 2016, 05:48:43 PM: I still use the snot out of my phone. I bring along one of those little battery recharger things if I'm going to be out a while. If you download the maps ahead of time on your phone they stay with you, whether or not you have cell service. Your phone has a built in GPS and doesn't require cell service to operate (at least if you have any of the last couple generation iPhones).

I use mine all the time and its great to have topo maps, aerial maps and whatever you manage to download before you lose service. It hasn't let me down yet. :tup:

I usually bring some paper maps as well if I can. The green trails maps are awesome.
Title: Re: Good GPS for backcountry?
Post by: Magnum_Willys on March 09, 2016, 06:00:04 PM: Garmin Rhino 650T for $369 at cabelas startin 3/12/16
Title: Re: Good GPS for backcountry?
Post by: ghosthunter on March 09, 2016, 06:07:33 PM: If you have a small budget. A rhino 120 can be found on line. No maps though.
But will get you in and out.

I run several rhinos 110,120, and 650. All work just fine for getting back and forth to camp.
Title: Re: Good GPS for backcountry?
Post by: carpsniperg2 on March 09, 2016, 06:09:37 PM: Quote from: Maverick on March 08, 2016, 05:19:02 PM
Ive narrowed it down to the 64s and Oregon for myself.

I have the 62s easy to use and works great.
Title: Re: Good GPS for backcountry?
Post by: Mr.OutdoorsAJ on March 09, 2016, 06:52:33 PM: I'm a big fan of my smart phone. During state mobilizations(big state fires) we use PDF maps as an app and you can download a lot of maps. Most free and then your phones internal GPS will track you on it regardless of service and keeps you on a base map. I have a lot of maps so you can download or purchase different relief styles or whatever is available. Some are nice because they have old run over roads on them that don't show up on new maps. Other wise I like the Garmin rinos