Re: GPS recommendations

Wondering if anyone has some recommendations. I want something that I can upload topographical maps to so I can go off trail and know where im at. Uploading maps from others that show their routes taken would be nice too.Dependable, accurate, durable, hopefully water proof, doesn't eat a lot of batteries. Thanks

Ryan,
Read this thread entirely ... I assume you have not:
http://yosemitenews.info/forum/read.php?1,49805

Currently I am using the Garmin eTrex 30. It's my recommendation.
Buy some Sanyo Eneloop AA Rechargables and you're good to go.
I use the rechargables year round and typically they last a good 3 days of running around.
More if I'm lazy and don't hike ALL day.

For backup I will take a set of Lithiums... but I rarely have to use them unless it's
a longer >4 day trip.
I figure I've saved 100's of dollars using the rechargables.

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I'll second the Eneloop battery suggestion. Really awesome batteries that will save you money in the long run. I use them in my Vista HCx (Garmin's previous generation) and they work great.

I have the garmin 76csx and I've been happy with it. I've had it since May of 2006 and I haven't had any issues with it. I went with the marine version so I wouldnt have to worry about rain water.
/http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000CSQRYS

One thing I didn't like was that the maps were sold separately. However, depending upon your moral compass, the maps are up on the torrent sites.



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 04/28/2012 06:55AM by eeek.

search function. should of thought of that , thanks guys.