[pct-l] Handheld GPS Recommendations

[Tortoise]

No unfortunately I lost my eTrex Vista HCx within the first mile or so of 
my trip on Section R of the PCT last fall. I discovered the loss at our 
first stop; retraced my steps and didn't find it. Went back a couple more 
times to look and no avail. Tried other means.  So I bought a new unit.

Tortoise

<>  Because truth matters.<>


On 03/23/11 10:18, Halfmile wrote:
> The Dakota is certainly very different from the Etrex Vista. I assume
> you are still using the Etrex Vista HCx that you posted about last
> May? It's an excellent GPS too.
> -Halfmile
>
> On Wed, Mar 23, 2011 at 10:10 AM, Tortoise<Tortoise73 at charter.net>  wrote:
>> Halfmile,
>>
>> that is the first item I checked and I do lithium batteries selected.
>> I was just checking the Garmin site and they have no more info on the
>> battery indicator.
>>
>> I find the menu trees to be illogical and confusing. both the manual
>> supplied on disk and the Garmin site lacked info about how to calibrate the
>> electronic compass. I finally stumbled across the "calibrate compass"
>> setting.
>>
>> So far my impression of this unit is not favorable.
>>
>> Tortoise
>>
>> <>  Because truth matters.<>
>>
>> On 03/22/11 22:41, Halfmile wrote:
>>
>> Tortoise,
>> Make sure you have the correct battery type selected otherwise the
>> battery indicator will not display correctly. Setup>  System>  Battery
>> Type
>>
>> I get around 30 - 35 hours from a set of Everyready Lithium AA
>> batteries. I have never experienced a freeze.
>>
>> -Halfmile
>>
>> On Tue, Mar 22, 2011 at 10:09 PM, Tortoise<Tortoise73 at charter.net>  wrote:
>>
>> I received my new Garmin Dakota 20 from REI yesterday. Took it out with me
>> today while trying to figure out what buttons to touch to get what I want,
>> the unit froze up twice. Had to turn it off and restart.  Just lost some
>> menu items and had to reset it to "original settings". This unit seems to
>> really use up the battery. I put new lithium AAs in it and after only ~3
>> hours of use the battery indicator indicates the cells are were  40% gone
>> and then 60% gone. I still haven't decided if I like the structure of the
>> menus or the ease of operating the unit.
>>
>> Tortoise
>>
>> <>  Because truth matters.<>
>>
>> On 03/22/11 19:46, Devon Taig wrote:
>>
>> I don't have much to compare it to, but the Etrex HTX is amazing at
>> keeping a fix in even the densest forest. Very accurate too. Integrates
>> well with all the computer software I've seen too.
>>
>> Sent from my Windows Phone From: Halfmile
>> Sent: Tuesday, March 22, 2011 6:13 PM
>> To: bighummel at aol.com
>> Cc: pct-l at backcountry.net
>> Subject: Re: [pct-l] Handheld GPS Recommendations
>> Greg,
>> If it's work related I would look at a Garmin GPSMap62s. The smaller
>> lighter Garmin Dakota 20 or Etrex Vista HCx would be my
>> recommendations for most hikers. The Garmin Foretrex 401 at 2.3 ounces
>> (with lithium batteries, but the wrist strap removed) would be a good
>> choice for ultra lighters who don't mind working with UTM grids on
>> paper maps.
>> -Halfmile
>>
>> On Tue, Mar 22, 2011 at 4:58 PM,<bighummel at aol.com>  wrote:
>>
>> Okay all of you wise GPS users, especially Halfmile, what handheld GPS do
>> you recommend?  I'm looking for one that obviously can download maps and
>> aerial photos but also is easy to mark points and put in notes on the fly.
>>   This is work related, but I need to get better educated on these too.  The
>> DeLorme PN40 and PN60 have good reviews and Garmin has several good units
>> out.  Your preferences?
>>
>>
>> Greg Hummel
>>
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