[pct-l] GPS - which one

[Scott Williams]

Garmin eTrex 20.  Used it on the CDT this year and it worked great after I
learned how to use it.  It's light and got me through many cross country
places.  Great little machine.

Shroomer

On Mon, Oct 22, 2012 at 5:26 PM, Tortoise <Tortoise73 at charter.net> wrote:

> Somewhat contrary to what James wrote, I urge you to look at what is
> available. Like most electronic gizmos the GPS generally get better, or at
> least more features, for less money. Staying within the same brand and
> series will probably mean less of a learning curve.
>
> I have the Garmin eTrex 20 which I used on one short backpack this fall.
> Worked OK. Even with halfmile's excellent maps and waypoints I still rued
> that I forgot the WP guidebook pages. :-(
>
> Tortoise
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> On 2012.10.21 14:37, James A. Streeter wrote:
> > The one that is best for you depends on what information you want the
> > GPS to provide.
> >
> > Once you determine the type of information that you will need then
> > look for which units will provide it.
> >
> > Do you want location only - They all do this - no need to buy a high
> > end when a basic unit will work. No need to buy a high end unit if you
> > are not going to use the features - ie like the ones that are designed
> > to get you around in your car.
> >
> > Do you need to preload locations, enter routes, Color vs black and
> > white
> > then get a unit that will provide it at a price that you are ok with.
> >
> > You indicated you have a older unit that is only sort of working -
> > look to
> > see if it is still available. You know how it works so no learning
> > curve and
> > you know how long the batteries will last.
> >
> > YosemiteJames
> >
> >
> > Date: Sun, 21 Oct 2012 07:19:03 -0700
> > From: Andrea Harrison <andylouharrison at hotmail.com>
> > Subject: [pct-l] GPS - which one
> >
> > I am considering buying a new GPS unit as mine has been acting funky
> > lately and it's 7-8 years old. What is the consensus of opinion, best
> > unit for best price. Thanks. Trail Sampler and Smiles
> >
> >
> >
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