[pct-l] GPS Recommendations?

[Diarmaid Harmon]

Garmin GPSmap 60CSx or 62s. Both have a quad helix antenna and I have rarely lost signal with either one. the 60CSx is the according to Garmin the gold standard and the 62s is the latest greatest. I get about 2 days on the batteries. That been said turning on and off will save batteries but it will degrade performance so where you need to count on it the longer it is on the better the performance. A gps not only uses satellites right now but it also downloads a packet from the satellite about where it is going to be. This is the file the GPS uses to accurately fix it's position. Most manufactures recommend 30 minuets to get a good and accurate fix. This can go up depending on the terrain you are in. 

Hiking Irish.


On Jan 8, 2012, at 7:12 PM, Brian Peterson wrote:

> Hello,
> 
> I am a prideful map and compass user that is looking to get a GPS system
> for off-trail hiking. I always carry a map and compass, but want a GPS to
> clarify at the end of the day that I am following my route, and is capable
> of getting me back on the right track if needed. This means I will need to
> be able to put in waypoints before leaving for my trip, and possibly a map
> so that the GPS doesn't link up the waypoints of my route by the way the
> crow flies, but my actual contours.
> 
> If I am doing a 100 mile point-to-point off-trail route that doesn't cross
> any trails it would be nice to know once a day if I am staying on my route.
> 
> Any GPS recommendations for that use?
> 
> Other features that I want: solid antennae, compass, altimeter, waterproof,
> light-weight, and colored screen.
> 
> I'm not sure if battery life is a huge concern as I don't plan on running
> it all day everyday, just plan on turning it on when confused or for a few
> minutes at the end of the day.
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Brian "Stinky Butt" Peterson
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