Posted 2008-12-08 5:05 PM (#95924) Subject: GPS for trailriding
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Location: Shabbona, IL 60550
Can anyone give me any info on GPS systems. I am interested in purchasing one for my husband for trail riding, but am not sure where to begin. I have seen things in the past that people have recommended one brand or another that they use. Any help would be appreciated.
I had a Garmin eTrex Legend, it was POS. Wouldnt keep a signal in the trees, only in the open.
The CSx 60 will lock on more satellites inside the house than the eTrex could get outside in the driveway. The CSx 60 will also keep a signal IN my saddlebag.
Posted 2008-12-09 1:12 PM (#95949 - in reply to #95924) Subject: RE: GPS for trailriding
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Location: MN
we have the garmin 60CSx and are still learning new things about it. It does keep the signal in the saddlebag well and so far we like it. We are planning on using it more next summer.
Posted 2008-12-09 1:39 PM (#95951 - in reply to #95946) Subject: RE: GPS for trailriding
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Originally written by trailride4fun on 2008-12-09 12:36 PM I have the Garmin eTrex (which I love) and my husband has the CSx60 (which he loves). Check out both as I find the eTrex is less complicated.
Which eTrex do you have? How well does it hold a signal?
There are several models of eTrex (currently 6 according to the Garmin website), some have the "better" receivers. I sure wouldnt want someone to accidently get the eTrex Legend.......
Posted 2008-12-09 3:08 PM (#95954 - in reply to #95951) Subject: RE: GPS for trailriding
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Posts: 43 Location: Goodlettsville, TN
I have the basic non-mapping handheld eTrex H. The following is from Consumer Reports which speaks highly of this unit. "Garmin packs a high-sensitivity chipset (hence the "H") into this budget unit. That allows it to find positions just as well as the most expensive GPS units, reviews say. The eTrex H is also just as water resistant as the pricier Garmin Colorado 400t and Garmin GPSMAP 60CSx, with an even longer 17-hour battery life. The eTrex H cuts costs by skipping niceties such as a color screen (the eTrex's is black and white) and one major feature: mapping -- unlike more expensive GPS receivers, you can't look at actual maps on the eTrex H, only a graphic that displays your track and any waypoints you've created."
While this unit is perfect for me certainly does not mean it will suit the needs of the person riding next to me.
Posted 2008-12-10 8:05 AM (#95966 - in reply to #95924) Subject: RE: GPS for trailriding
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Posts: 1205 Location: Arkansas
Garmin 76 CSx, works great in cover, use it for trail riding, hunting on mules, 4-wheeler riding etc. LOVE it! We also have the Garmin Rinos for our hunting and riding, you can beam you location to another Rino's screen, and they can "poll" your location should you be unable to talk on the radio due to injury etc. Love the Garmin customer support, too. I live surrounded by National Forest, so do a great deal of exploring etc.....high-tech redneck woman, what can I say..!
Posted 2008-12-14 9:42 AM (#96102 - in reply to #95924) Subject: RE: GPS for trailriding
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Posts: 479 Location: central sierra nevada foothills
I have had my garming 60csx for three years now, and I love it! It's easy to work and I can put just about any mapping program between it and my computer and use it. Never lost a signal, only lost battery power! LOL!!!!
Posted 2008-12-14 11:02 AM (#96103 - in reply to #95924) Subject: RE: GPS for trailriding
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Posts: 2453 Location: Northern Utah
I bought my Garmin in 1998. It's getting a little long in the tooth compared to some of the new ones. But still works. I turn it on and go for a trail ride, When I get home I plug it into the computer and down load where I had ridden. Slap my forehead and say, Wow, I didn't know I was there!
Maybe if this economy gets turned around, I'll get one of the newer gps.
Posted 2008-12-14 8:13 PM (#96107 - in reply to #95924) Subject: RE: GPS for trailriding
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Posts: 434 Location: Brooksville, Fl
I have the Garmin Vista HCX and I never have a problem with the signal. It has almost everything you could need on it too. I use it every time I ride as I like to know how many miles I've done. I got a case for it and I clip it to my front pack and clip the lanyard to the pack too so that if it falls off or I drop it I don't lose it.
Posted 2008-12-29 7:25 AM (#96613 - in reply to #95924) Subject: RE: GPS for trailriding
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Posts: 32 Location: Eagle Creek,Oregon
We use a Garmin 60 CSX. It has a much better antennae than our old Legend had and will pick up satellites(sp) under a canopy of trees, where our old one wouldn't. We also use www.geocaching.com to geocache on and off horseback. It's a really good way to get good at using your GPS . We'll load up a few geocaches in the area we are going horseback riding or camping.
Posted 2008-12-30 12:23 AM (#96662 - in reply to #95924) Subject: RE: GPS for trailriding
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I need to get a GPS for trails. I am not good at directions and it worries me because I ride in Shawnee National which is not well marked. I would feel so much safer if I had something that could direct me if I lose my way. I am also not very technical so it has to be easy, easy, easy to operate. Any suggestions?
Posted 2008-12-30 9:38 AM (#96676 - in reply to #96662) Subject: RE: GPS for trailriding
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Posts: 105 Location: parker, co.
The Garmin Forerunner 205 or 305 is a wrist mounted GPS that will track your route and you could always follow it back if you get lost. It is easy to use and has lots of other features, time, speed, elevation etc. The difference between the two.... the 305 has a heart rate monitor. It is the one I use in CO. Feel free to PM me if you want more info.
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