[pct-l] Which GPS should I buy?

[Bill Burge]

It's a big question - and wait - there's MORE!

Questions, that is:

How do you see yourself using a GPS?
	Stare at it feverishly as you walk down it's inscribed PCT line?
	Check it every so often to compare to a paper map?
	Somewhere in between?
	Just to find campsite waypoints or water report markers?
	Just want the coordinates to find on a paper map?

What would you do if you didn't have a GPS?
	Stand like a statue until someone came along?
	Refer to your paper map and compass?
	Refer to your paper map?

So, <in my best Freud impression> tell me more....   ;-) 

BillB


On May 26, 2010, at 4:07 PM, Molly Barth wrote:

> Hi there --
> I've been recently researching all the possible gps devices to buy for my
> 2011 thru-hike.  Quickly, I was in over my head in techno-gargin.
> 
>> From what I understand, there some gps devices have pre-loaded maps or
> include map software, while you must purchase map software separately for
> other devices.  If I am to use Halfmile's waypoints, do I need to load maps
> as well? (see I'm totally lost...).   What is the best affordable gps device
> for the trip?
> 
> Thanks for you help!
> 
> -- Molly
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