[pct-l] Download Waypoints to GPS at public computers

[mkwart at gci.net]

Thanks, Halfmile--I will try it.
--Fireweed


On Thu, Jun 23, 2011 at 8:12 PM , Halfmile wrote:

> Fireweed,
> The best solution is to use Garmin's free POI Loader software to load
> all 7,000 PCT waypoints as custom points of interest. Your Vista Hcx
> will easily hold them all, so no mid-hike reloading from public
> computers will be necessary.
>
> http://www8.garmin.com/products/poiloader/
>
> See the gps setup guides here for more info:
> http://www.pctmap.net/gps/index.html
>
> -Halfmile
>
> On Thursday, June 23, 2011, mkwart at gci.net <mkwart at gci.net> wrote:
>> Hi, All:
>>
>> What is the solution to this: I have a Garmin etrex Vista HcX and 
>> have a
>> limit on the number of waypoints I can download at one time. I have 
>> the
>> waypoints on a thumb drive in GPX format, but cannot download them to
>> the GPS on public computers that you find in libraries in towns along
>> the hike because they do not allow downloading of software like 
>> Garmin's
>> Trip and Waypoint manager which seems to be necessary to download the
>> additional waypoints (after I have deleted the ones I no longer 
>> need). I
>> can't afford to buy a more expensive GPS that will hold more 
>> waypoints.
>> Any solutions?
>>
>> Thanks.
>>
>> --Fireweed
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