[pct-l] GPS Recommendations

[herbstroh at charter.net]

Ahh yes, now I see. A blog full of questions and problems in loading TOPO
maps to the Triton. Looks like Garmin remains the best way to go.

Thanks Halfmile, AsABat, and others who have provided their insight. It has
been very helpful and will save me much frustration.

Herb

Original Message:
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From: Halfmile halfmile at pctmap.net
Date: Fri, 27 Feb 2009 09:00:23 -0800
To: herbstroh at charter.net, asabat at 4jeffrey.net, pct-l at backcountry.net
Subject: Re: [pct-l] GPS Recommendations


You might try looking around here
http://www.tritonforum.com/forum/

Or you might find a little info about the Triton here, but it has
pretty much fallen off all the geocacher's radar
http://forums.groundspeak.com/GC/index.php?showforum=11

You also might want to check amazon.com reviews.

-Halfmile





On Fri, Feb 27, 2009 at 8:04 AM, herbstroh at charter.net
<herbstroh at charter.net> wrote:
> AsABat--
>
> What have you found out about the Magellan Triton? I found a couple
reviews
> that seemed favorable, but none referencing use of TOPO maps. Is that
where
> the problems arise? Sure would be nice to load the TOPO maps into a
> handheld.
>
> I may try to get this unit repaired. I didn't see anything on Garmin's
site
> about a reconditioning program, but will try calling for info.
>
> Original Message:
> -----------------
> From: AsABat asabat at 4jeffrey.net
> Date: Fri, 27 Feb 2009 06:57:21 +0000
> To: halfmile at pctmap.net, rlhahn1 at verizon.net, pct-l at backcountry.net
> Subject: Re: [pct-l] GPS Recommendations
>
>
> Ok did some more research and leaning back towards Garmin. Sad because the
> maps aren't cheap. The Magellan Triton runs Windows CE so lots of cheap
> solutions while Garmin is proprietary. I guess I'm hoping someone tells me
> their Triton works great and loads maps no problem.
>
> AsABat
> ------Original Message------
> From: Halfmile
> To: rlhahn1 at verizon.net
> Cc: pct-l at backcountry.net
> Sent: Feb 26, 2009 8:36 PM
> Subject: Re: [pct-l] GPS Recommendations
>
> The Garmin GPSMap 60CSx is a great GPS and I use it most of the time
> for logging trails and making my maps at http://www.pctmap.net In my
> testing it's the most accurate GPS I have found to do this. If anyone
> is logging trails it would be my top recommendation too.
>
> My assumption is that most hikers aren't logging trails, and the
> smaller, lighter Etrex Vista HCx with better battery life is excellent
> for general navigation. The newest Etrex models have more sensitive
> circuity and have always worked well under tree cover for me.
>
> -Halfmile
>
>
> On Thu, Feb 26, 2009 at 7:22 PM,  <rlhahn1 at verizon.net> wrote:
>> I'm now using the Garmin 60CSx because my previous Etrex Legend kept
> loosing
>> it way under the tree cover on the AT.  Batteries go longer if you don't
>> have the map display always in use.  redrawing every pixel every pace
> really
>> eats battery power.
>>
>> I'm also able to pack the GPS in the top of my pack and it still has
> tracks
>> and maps ready when I pull it out.
>>
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