[pct-l] Which GPS?

[Tortoise]

I bought a Dakota 20 earlier this year because it seemed like a good unit. 
However I returned it to REI for several reasons -- at least at first I had 
problems with the unit not functioning properly; poor battery life; and the 
screen was very difficult to read outdoors.

I'm exploring my options for a replacement. Might do without for a year or 
so until I find something better. Magellan claims their GPS are easy to 
read outdoors but I've no experience. Also their units are listed as not 
compatible with Macs so this is a deal killer for me. There may be work 
arounds / alternate software.

My 2¢.

Tortoise

<>  Because truth matters.<>


On 2011.07.02 09:48, Halfmile wrote:
> Puddlejumper and Shepherd,
> I usually recommend the Garmin Dakota 20 GPS for hikers but the Etrex
> models (with HCx in the name) are good too. The main difference is the
> the Dakota 20 has the capability to display large amounts of track
> data.
>
> The Garmin maps (all maps, actually) are not always accurate, but you
> can overlay my GPS data on top of them for very accurate PCT location
> data.
>
> I have some info about how to setup your GPS here:
> http://www.pctmap.net/gps/index.html
>
> -Halfmile
>
>
> On Fri, Jul 1, 2011 at 9:52 AM, Personal<valentijordan at gmail.com>  wrote:
>> I have the etrex (new).  The pct map from garmin strays from the actual pct in several locations (at least five here in C), wish I hadn't paid for it.  Chaining waypoints to points of interest is really quite simple, and the etrex has great battery life and disability.  (I'm notoriously rough on stuff)
>>
>> Puddlejumper
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone (please excuse typos!)
>>
>> On Jul 1, 2011, at 9:39 AM, aslive at charter.net wrote:
>>
>>> I am thinking about getting a new GPS (I have an old e-trex that I never
>>> use) so I can follow the trail in the snow.  I am not very good with
>>> tech stuff so am looking for a simple to use model into which I can
>>> brainlessly load half-miles way points or should I just upload the
>>> Garmin PCT map?  Any recommendations as to model and/or map?  Thanks.
>>>
>>> Shepherd
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