What GPS are you carrying?

[dotman]

I have the Montana 650t and added the Birdseye satellite imagery to it. I'm going to pick up some huntinggps maps as well this year. I can't imagine any other features you would want in a GPS. The location/communication features of the rhino are nice. But the only real complaint I have with the Montana is the size/weight. I see no need to carry a paper map ever again with the modern GPSs. Besides, one of the key features of the GPS is that it tells you where you are on that map. I've stepped foot into areas for the first time and been able to navigate them like I've been hunting there all my life. I wouldn't have that kind of confidence with a paper map.

My view is that a GPS is a tool that can fail, I'll always have a map and compass.

 

[Matt Cashell]

Daveinjax,

Forget the Magellan.

Most 3rd party maps including gpsdepot.com and Huntinggpsmaps.com maps are ONLY compatible with Garmin. I tried the Magellan because I got a good deal on it too, and sold it fast to get a Garmin Oregon. Love those state huntinggpsmaps.com chips.

 

[Shrek]

Ok ok ok.. I will pass on the triton Btw , Stone Brewer's 12 12 12 is very good !

 

[Brock A]

No....

I would get the non T version and buy the aftermarket topo maps.

I use hunt data maps for my Oregon.

That's what i did. Oregon 450 with the micro SD card of the state I'll be in.

 

[owyheerat]

Another 60csx user here. Had mine for at least 5 yrs. I use it a lot, never had one problem. I did buy the Idaho huntinggpsmap. Great reception, and pretty easy on batteries.

 

[Backpack Hunter]

Garmin Etrex Venture HC is what I have been using for forever. It does most everything I want, but I think I would prefer the ability to add an SD card. Would probably get a Etrex 20 or 30 if I was buying today.

 

[c h r i s]

I use my Galaxy S3 with backcountry navigator. It works great and costs like $10.00.

Did you purchase any add ons or just the pro version? I'm going to give this a try with my wifes old andriod phone this year while scouting for whitetail.

 

[HurricaneHuge]

Garmin Rhino series. Let's me keep tabs on the old man.

 

[maverick]

Did you purchase any add ons or just the pro version? I'm going to give this a try with my wifes old andriod phone this year while scouting for whitetail.

I have a 60csx and started using backcountry navigator on an old android phone last year. I carried both for a couple days to compare them. For the way I use a gps the backcountry navigator worked better. The topo and ariel maps are free and you can purchase other maps. I did purchase the Accu Terra maps because they show private, BLM, State and forest service in different shades. It also displays the trails more visably.

 

[HvyBeams]

I run a 60CSX with huntingmaps, and I will not be upgrading anytime soon. It's been an awesome GPS.

 

[dreamingbig]

Im still running the garmin 60CSX. Still working great for me.

Same here.