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Looking into a Garmin for an X-Mas present for my Father, and I'm a total newbie on the subject. I've heard the pre-loaded state map 'chips' are a pretty handy little tool to use, and he said he'd love to have one for lion hunting. Is this one going to work out? http://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/73828?productId=1228603&subrnd=0&qs=3016887_pmd_google_plaThanks all, and sorry for my ignorance on the subject.
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The preloaded state map chips w/ topo, land ownership and unit boundaries rock!!!
There are units out there which you can download satellite imagery to the unit also.
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that is the one I would go with. I bought the 20 last year and love it but the 30 has the digital compass so you can get your route by turning the gps, otherwise you need to be moving for the route to adjust. I would download the maps off the garmin site instead of buying the card. If you loose the card you will have backup on your computer.
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I went from the old Etrex Legend to a 62S and added a chip with 24K map of our hunting area. Night and day difference for these old eyes. As an old timer I was a bit leery of the durability of the touch screen Oregons, but there are many that like them.
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Not sure what "pre loaded" micro SD you are referring too BUT if it is www.huntgpsmaps.com do not buy the pre loaded SD version. Buy the download...you get free updates and two licenses so you can put it on 2 gps units.
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I use the Oregon 550T hunting, horse (mule) back and also in mounted search and rescue... it has held up great for 3 years now..
I ride mules, hunt every chance I can, and even take my husband with me!
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I use the Oregon 550T hunting, horse (mule) back and also in mounted search and rescue... it has held up great for 3 years now..
I ride mules, hunt every chance I can, and even take my husband with me!
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I've had quite a few GPS'..the eTrex are a good entry level and this one is a good one. The touchscreen models are more user friendly IMO. Don't get the pre loaded maps, I believe those are a 1:100,000 scale, you can get their 1:24,000 map chips that are the same as regular top maps. Much better detail.
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Tanner, The Oregon 450 was my choice when the old yellow Etrex screen was finally giving it up this fall (10 years old?). I really like the 450 and have the BC and Washington state chips that work great. I like the touch screen on the Oregon. Lithium AA batteries have lasted the past 8 weeks for my weekend hunting, and still show full charge.
The 62 and Montana are too large and heavy as I am a backpack hunter. Kurt
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The best garmin handhelds are the 62series, especially for older guys.
They have buttons that LRX them navigate easier.
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62 by far. Also, the pre-loaded topo maps don't quite have the same detail as the add-on. Also, if you add it on, you manage what and where, allocating memory usage yourself.
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The preloaded state map chips w/ topo, land ownership and unit boundaries rock!!!
There are units out there which you can download satellite imagery to the unit also.
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Tanner: Because of your location and use for lion hunting, I assume your father will use his gps in canyons. Because of this I would strongly recommend whichever unit he buys has a high sensitivity receiver and is capable of receiving GLOSNASS (Russian) satellites. While in a canyon your device looks at a very small portion of the sky so you need to have access to as many satelites as possible. After using gps all over the world, it has been my experience that the military has concentrated the satelite orbits towards the equator. I got much better reception in Africa than I get in the Northern Plain States. I would avoid a touch screen because they are cumbersome to use while wearing gloves. Ever try to find a stylus after dropping it in 12" of fresh snow? I use a Garmin eTrex 20. Cheap, light, good battery life, acguires position rapidly even under a tree canopy. SD chip compatable. The only drawback is small screen size.
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I recently bought a 20 and agree with your assessment. I've not made my mind up on Birdseye Imagery, it gets blurry under 800 ft, but the unit itself works great and is easy to use.
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