Edge 1000 for hiking? ANY bikers here?

[jac68984]

I hunt most NW Mo white tails on land I know well. I’ve never had a real need for a dedication hunting GPS unit. But I’m headed to CO for first rifle elk this season. I cycle for exercise and have a Garmin Edge 1000. Has anyone had occasional use an Edge 1000 for hiking? I assume I would need to download some topo maps. But before I went to the hassle, thought I’d see if anyone’s as prior experience/advice.

I know it won’t be as good as, say, the Montana or Oregon models for hiking, but I have a hard time dishing out another $500 plus for a GPS for one hunt (hopefully there are more, but my shopping list for this one is quite long already ).

Thanks,

Aaron


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[jac68984]

Bueller . . . Bueller . . .

 

[jac68984]

Now worries guys. Assumed this would be a long shot.

 

[highstepper]

I have a 1030 on my road bike, would probably look into using a GPS app on my phone before trying to re-purpose it in the woods.

 

[SoCal Rob]

I leave my Garmin at home for hunting and scouting since I prefer using the OnX app on my phone.