Thread: Best hand-held?

Hello

I have a Garmin Etrex hand held i use solely when im out of the car. what i do is use the incar one until i get to the area then put a waypoint in to the handheld (so i know where i left the car0.

The Etrex is the entry level model priced at $135 almost anywhere. It cant up or download data to p.c. But its a good unit i get excellent battery life out of mine. I bought a cig charger unit for it as will to top up the batteries while traveling.

Hope this helps you.

I have two - a Garmin GPS72 and a GPS60Cx. Very different beasts but both excellent to use. The 72 is an older model which has no base map but has been very useful hunting to get everyone together for the carry out. The 60Cx has a base map and will navigate on roads with additional goodies installed.

Both are waterproof, the 72 more so I think - and it floats.

Originally Posted by MacMan

... The 60Cx has a base map and will navigate on roads with additional goodies installed...

There's the first question, do you want a base map?
Something simple that accepts waypoints, routes (by linking waypoints) and bread crumbing so you can backtrack would be the cheaper alternative.

If, however, you want to be able to see contours and (other) topographical features, you will need a unit that has (or can be loaded with) a base map.

Once you start adding a base map power consumption can be an issue, particularly if you want a clolour screen.

That being said, I am a Garmin fan, have been since I bought an eMap years ago.

Ive just picked up an etrex HCX its colour extremly sensitive antena, long battery life, base map. Its small and light weight I use it in the car, motorbike, push bike, cannoe and all places in between. have a look at Johnny Appleseed they are doing deals with Unit and Australia Topo Map.

Originally Posted by pormpaul

Ive just picked up an etrex HCX....
have a look at Johnny Appleseed they are doing deals with Unit and Australia Topo Map.

It seems there is a Vista HCX and a Legend HCX. Which one is yours?

Also, I can't find them on Johnny Appleseed. Was that in a promotional email or something?

Ian

I spotted a GPS/UHF combo in the latest Shooting magazine. I've since thrown it out, but found these in a Google search Garmin Rino 650 GPS UHF Radio 2 for 1

I thought the model in the magazine looked a bit better though

Maybe it was the 655 https://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?cID=146&pID=82799

Originally Posted by Ranga

I spotted a GPS/UHF combo...

It seems there are a few businesses doing the Garmin 2-for-1 deal. Anaconda have it for $599, but don't seem to specify anywhere what model. Dick Smith are doing the Rino 650 for $599, and I think one of the sponsors on Aust Hunting is doing them for $580. Excellent deal for what sounds like a good unit.

Trouble is, I only need one, not two. Although I must admit, I'm trying to think of ways to justify having two!

Ian

Originally Posted by igould

It seems there is a Vista HCX and a Legend HCX. Which one is yours?

Also, I can't find them on Johnny Appleseed. Was that in a promotional email or something?

Ian

I just had a look and cant find it either. maybe it has been discontiued. Sorry! My next pic would be an etrex 30.