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Campfire Tracker
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Campfire Tracker
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I can handle 5oz. Dig a hole, and kick me in it when I can't.
Money can't buy you happiness, but it can buy you a hunting license and that's pretty close.
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Campfire Greenhorn
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Campfire Greenhorn
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Anybody got an answer to my question? bushnell backtrack will do what you want.
Last edited by WapitiBob; 12/24/12.
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Campfire Tracker
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Campfire Tracker
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Anybody got an answer to my question? bushnell backtrack will do what you want. I keep reading that it loses a signal in deep timber, and the pointer isn't that accurate. The eTrax actually leaves a trail to follow back, and seems to be pretty accurate from the reviews. It also has a ton of waypoints I can set. It doesn't cost that much more, and seems like a better choice. No?
Money can't buy you happiness, but it can buy you a hunting license and that's pretty close.
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Campfire Member
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Campfire Member
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I've got a Garmin Oregon, the only complaint is screen visibility, could be better. They do go through the batteries. I threw out the recharger that came with the unit and bought a quality charger and better rechargeable batteries.
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Campfire Outfitter
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Campfire Outfitter
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I've got a 20, Mauser Hunter, and it has fairly good sensitivity in the canopy. A 10 will be just as sensitive, it's that the unit has less bells and whistles. I think you'd be fine with one, once you learn the peculiarities of a GPS.
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Campfire Ranger
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Campfire Ranger
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According to Garmin, the best reception and holding a coordinate under a canopy, will be a unit that has an antenna.
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Campfire Tracker
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Campfire Tracker
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According to Garmin, the best reception and holding a coordinate under a canopy, will be a unit that has an antenna. Can I use the gun for an antenna?
Money can't buy you happiness, but it can buy you a hunting license and that's pretty close.
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Campfire Regular
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Campfire Regular
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I upgraded from an etrex to the 62s. Huge improvement. I use the gps on a daily basis in the backcountry for work. Get the state maps with property boundries.
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