[pct-l] GPS Recommendations

[Halfmile]

You might try looking around here
http://www.tritonforum.com/forum/

Or you might find a little info about the Triton here, but it has
pretty much fallen off all the geocacher's radar
http://forums.groundspeak.com/GC/index.php?showforum=11

You also might want to check amazon.com reviews.

-Halfmile





On Fri, Feb 27, 2009 at 8:04 AM, herbstroh at charter.net
<herbstroh at charter.net> wrote:
> AsABat--
>
> What have you found out about the Magellan Triton? I found a couple reviews
> that seemed favorable, but none referencing use of TOPO maps. Is that where
> the problems arise? Sure would be nice to load the TOPO maps into a
> handheld.
>
> I may try to get this unit repaired. I didn't see anything on Garmin's site
> about a reconditioning program, but will try calling for info.
>
> Original Message:
> -----------------
> From: AsABat asabat at 4jeffrey.net
> Date: Fri, 27 Feb 2009 06:57:21 +0000
> To: halfmile at pctmap.net, rlhahn1 at verizon.net, pct-l at backcountry.net
> Subject: Re: [pct-l] GPS Recommendations
>
>
> Ok did some more research and leaning back towards Garmin. Sad because the
> maps aren't cheap. The Magellan Triton runs Windows CE so lots of cheap
> solutions while Garmin is proprietary. I guess I'm hoping someone tells me
> their Triton works great and loads maps no problem.
>
> AsABat
> ------Original Message------
> From: Halfmile
> To: rlhahn1 at verizon.net
> Cc: pct-l at backcountry.net
> Sent: Feb 26, 2009 8:36 PM
> Subject: Re: [pct-l] GPS Recommendations
>
> The Garmin GPSMap 60CSx is a great GPS and I use it most of the time
> for logging trails and making my maps at http://www.pctmap.net In my
> testing it's the most accurate GPS I have found to do this. If anyone
> is logging trails it would be my top recommendation too.
>
> My assumption is that most hikers aren't logging trails, and the
> smaller, lighter Etrex Vista HCx with better battery life is excellent
> for general navigation. The newest Etrex models have more sensitive
> circuity and have always worked well under tree cover for me.
>
> -Halfmile
>
>
> On Thu, Feb 26, 2009 at 7:22 PM,  <rlhahn1 at verizon.net> wrote:
>> I'm now using the Garmin 60CSx because my previous Etrex Legend kept
> loosing
>> it way under the tree cover on the AT.  Batteries go longer if you don't
>> have the map display always in use.  redrawing every pixel every pace
> really
>> eats battery power.
>>
>> I'm also able to pack the GPS in the top of my pack and it still has
> tracks
>> and maps ready when I pull it out.
>>
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