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I had a Garmin old etrex unit that I left batteries in over the season and they leached out and screwed up the unit. I am trying to narrow down my search and have settled between the Garmin GPSMAP 64sx and the eTrex 32x. I have an "ok" idea of the area where I hunt, but want this to pinpoint hunting stands and get me out if I go too deep in the woods and don't recognize my way out. Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated.

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I am not sure what phone you have, but many smartphones offer really good GPS apps that have taken the place of a stand-alone gps unit. Some good apps are basemap, Gaia GPS and OnX Maps

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My son is a professional forester, uses mapping gps every day at work...uses a plain old Samsung phone with real gps (not cell tower location) and Avenza Pro mapping. Gave up on dedicated gps units years ago.


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I use a Garmin GPSMAP 64st. It does everything the OP asked about.


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I don't have cell service where I hunt in the mountains in Central PA, so that is why there is a need for the GPS.

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My only tip is to wait until February and buy one at ebay. February is "pay the Christmas bills" month and lots of hardly-used hunting stuff gets sold.


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With OnX you can save maps to use on your smartphone when your off cellular. That being said the Garmin 64st works good and there on sale in a few places I believe. I use both the phone and Garmin with a chip.

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I like the Garmin 64 and also the Garmin Montana. If you'd like a touch screen consider the Montana. Also, it's a bigger screen so if you have trouble seeing up close like I do it's an improvement over the 64. Does go through batteries faster though. If you like to make notes with your waypoints the touch screen allows you to do that much quicker. The Montana is more money, so that might also factor into your decision.

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Originally Posted by JohnnyOats
I don't have cell service where I hunt in the mountains in Central PA, so that is why there is a need for the GPS.


I'm not sure about other apps like Onyx or others but I use Backcountry navigator on my Samsung. Doesn't matter if I have cell service or not, links right up with a satellite. I did pay the one time fee of 9.99 years ago for the Backcountry App but I'm sure there are a whole lot of free ones out there.


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I’ve switched over to my phone with OnX.


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iPhone with Avenza app. Download maps for free including USFS MVUM's and quads, plenty of other choices. I would never go back to a standalone GPS. Everything about the phone is better. I like and use OnX for places where cell service is available.


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Seems like these threads pop up quite often with the misconception that you need cell service for OnX maps. You do NOT need cell service. In fact, I put my phone in airplane mode. Been doing it for years. I have a Garmin Oregon and never use it, it is obsolete compared to OnX on your phone.


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Oat, I have a Garmin Oregon that should do what you want.


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Suggestion, berretaman: Put your Oregon in a box and send it to him.


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I have a Garmin 64??? I would not bother spending 250 bucks on it again. here is why, the screen is a lousy 1.25x2"??? Cant see it very well at all. It does work however finding my deer stands. it also burns batteries . I use the best rechargeable . They last a while but always have to change them out every few times out, and no, I will not buy lithium AA's for 4 bucks a piece. I will go with my phone next time and wish i would have gone that route and saved the 250 bucks.


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Mr Johnny Oat, Pay attention, step one...select a smartphone (you may have one already) that has REAL GPS imbedded it does NOT need a cell signal to operate.

step two...load Avenza or any mapping app

step three...use it.
Why, you ask? Better battery. Powerful fast operating system. Better screen graphics. Flexibility to send information to printer or another computer when you
do have a cell signal.
Google gps smartphones...they list brands and models that have real gps instead of just cell tower triangulation (for city folks)


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One of the Garmin 64's will give you the most GPS for the money. They have several versions but at the end of the day do the same. If you want touch screen the Garmin Oregon is the way to go. Phones suck. Even the best ones will drain the battery in 2-3 hours and unless you have some way to recharge you are stuck with a non working phone and GPS. Fresh AA batteries in my GPS will last 10-12 hours and I can easily carry a few more.


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I have Garmin Oregon and a new Montana. Both are hard on batteries. The Oregon screen is too small, and the Montanna has a better screen but it is big and bulky. I usually carry the Oregon because it is smaller. Not thrilled with either one.

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Originally Posted by JohnnyOats
I don't have cell service where I hunt in the mountains in Central PA, so that is why there is a need for the GPS.


I have been going out west to Idaho and Colorado where there is no phone signal at all. I use Gaia GPS on my iphone. Down load the map before going and your good to go. Keep a charger pack with you for back-up power. Why would I want to carry an additional item? Plus a phone gives a bigger screen than any GPS I ever seen.

Todays cell phones do not need a signal to use their built-in GPS antenna.

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I own a Garmin GPSMAP 64sx. Don't buy one.

Buy onX or GAIA for your smart phone.


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