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mrlinden
07-04-2004, 08:25 AM
Help! I am in need of a gps unit, but the wife says no! I have saving a little money here and there- you know the secret bank account- and I am now going to buy a gps unit. I have a job which requires me to travel a bit in the state. I am also a person who loves to be outdoors with my dog hunting. I am looking for a unit which will help with directions- which I am horrible at- and one that will mark my favorite huniting spots. Looking for help!

Thanks




double trouble
07-04-2004, 10:25 AM
i like my garmin e-trez legend. small lite and easy to hide from the wife.has a built in basemap and can download from mapsource.find one on ebay under $150 and you are set. :)

Danatodd99
07-04-2004, 08:24 PM
I'm very fond of my Magellan Sporttrac Pro.
I can upload maps from software I purchased.
I have all my treestand locations on my PC and the trails leading to them.
They range anywhere from 150 - 200
I upload maps for every area I plan on driving through and hunting in.
IMHO ... One of the best purchases I made for outdoor recreation, not just hunting and fishing.

turtleboy66
07-05-2004, 09:49 AM
If you use it for work write it off your taxes as a business expense.:D I love my Garmin MAP 76s, it runs around $350. on internet. I just downloaded maps from Mapsource cd's to it this weekend and it was very easy to do & use. I believe e-trex uses Mapsource cd's also.

Capt. Lucky
07-05-2004, 09:56 AM
i love my magellan meridian gold we just got back in june from a 6,000 mi. 17state trip and we had all the info loaded for the entire trip if you by the unit you will need the softwear also

Rudi's Dad
08-14-2004, 03:40 PM
The $99 Etrex will do for getting you back to your vehicle and saving fishing/hunting spots. The cost goes up fast if you use one with mapping features. Decide if its worth it, they can get lost, stolen or die if they get wet.

mrlinden
08-14-2004, 10:11 PM
Turtleboy-
Never thought of that! Thanks! Looks like the GPS will come sooner than expected!!!!

Thanks for the input- I will let you know what I go with!