[pct-l] Garmin GPSMAP 60C Sx

[Michael Pinkus]

Annie,
I downloaded the PCT map yesterday having the same sort of problem as you. It seems pretty good so far from what I've seen. Perhaps Halfmile and check into it's accuracy for you.

cheers,
Mike

> Date: Wed, 6 Apr 2011 11:33:30 -0700
> From: atetuna at gmail.com
> To: mac5attack at hotmail.com
> CC: pct-l at backcountry.net; halfmile at pctmap.net
> Subject: Re: [pct-l] Garmin GPSMAP 60C Sx
> 
> What about just Garmin's new 24k PCT map?  It includes 10 miles on either
> side of the trail.  It's only $50, and more importantly for you, it's
> downloadable.
> 
> On Wed, Apr 6, 2011 at 8:52 AM, Annie MacWilliams <mac5attack at hotmail.com>wrote:
> 
> >
> > har-rumph.
> >
> > I am trying to get the GPS points on my garmin vista HCx and following
> > halfmile's wonderful idiot-proof directions, but I have a snafu.  I own a
> > netbook. Not a real computer.  Without a DVD drive.  And garmin only sells
> > downloadable Topo 24K maps for Cali and nevada.  I need to buy another pack
> > for Washington and Oregon.  Has anyone dealt with before?  I don't want to
> > buy two map packs for 100$ each when I can get the whole thing, on DVDs, for
> > 80$ on Amazon.  If anyone knows of a quick fix it would be appreciated,
> > otherwise I will just go buy a DVD drive and suck it up.
> >
> > thanks,
> > annie
> >
> > > Date: Fri, 25 Mar 2011 14:16:10 -0700
> > > From: list at lon.net
> > > To: samgriffin4 at gmail.com
> > > CC: pct-l at backcountry.net
> > > Subject: Re: [pct-l] Garmin GPSMAP 60C Sx
> > >
> > > Sam,
> > > The best GPS maps for most hikers are the Gamin Topo US West 24 K DVD.
> > >
> > >
> > http://www.amazon.com/Garmin-MapSource-Topographic-Washington-California/dp/B001RYFYYK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1301086766&sr=8-1
> > >
> > > I would only try the free map route if you are very computer and GPS
> > > savvy and really short on funds. I hope this doesn't sound rude...but
> > > if someone has to ask, the custom maps probably are not for them.
> > >
> > > See my setup guides here:
> > >
> > > http://www.pctmap.net/gps/index.html
> > >
> > > Also check out the custom overlay PCT maps at the bottom of this page:
> > >
> > > http://www.pctmap.net/download/p/trackdl.html
> > >
> > > The custom over maps just show the PCT and are designed to overlay on
> > > top of other topographic maps. Newer GPS's like the Garmin Dakota
> > > don't usually need these because they can display my large track files
> > > of the PCT sections. The Map60 CSx and Etrex HCx series don't support
> > > large track files, so you can get similar results on your GPS map
> > > screen with the custom map overlays.
> > >
> > > -Halfmile
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > On Fri, Mar 25, 2011 at 1:38 PM, Sam Griffin <samgriffin4 at gmail.com>
> > wrote:
> > > > Hello everyone, hope your last minute shenanigans are going well. I was
> > > > wondering about a topographical package to load onto my Garmin for the
> > PCT
> > > > this summer. Right now I have all of Halfmile's POIs, but they are on a
> > > > blank yellow canvas. I'd love to be able to see terrain on my unit, as
> > I am
> > > > not carrying full size maps for all of the sections.
> > > >
> > > > Any suggestions?
> > > >
> > > > Sam
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