[pct-l] GPS

[hkrbob@adelphia.net (Bob Turner)]

I have used a variety of the Garmin GPS receivers starting with the
venerable, but heavy (pack wise) GPS12.  The newer e-Trex series is much
lighter (5.+ oz) and intuitive to use (by my own judgement).  500 waypoints
is pretty much a standard across the industry in rec GPS's.  The Summit
doesn't have a base map but does include the altimeter and electronic
compass. The Vista has a base map (mostly roads and cities) as well as the
altimeter and electronic compass.

My experience is that you get what you pay for whether it is a Garmin,
Magellan, or whatever.  Lots of choices and decisions, good luck!

hkrbob

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From: "Tom Rogers" <tom-rogers@attbi.com>
To: <pct-l@mailman.backcountry.net>
Sent: Monday, December 09, 2002 3:43 PM
Subject: [pct-l] GPS


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I'm looking for a GPS receiver to use on the Arizona Trail this spring
(didn't need one on the PCT, but the AZT is a little more daunting
navigationwise).  Light weight, durable, easy on batteries, able to download
and store lots of waypoints, not too expensive -- anyone have any models
they are especially happy or unhappy with, features you like, etc.

Happy trails, Tom

Hobbit's Hiking Pages ( http://friends.backcountry.net/rogers/ )
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