GPS
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A-con
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The "Garmin" E-trex line is very simple to use, small and handy.
I have the basic model, about $110, nothing fancy, but I can mark a spot and get back to it withen a few feet.
They have several models in the E-trex line, the more expensive ones have a map data base, and can interface with computers.
I have the basic model, about $110, nothing fancy, but I can mark a spot and get back to it withen a few feet.
They have several models in the E-trex line, the more expensive ones have a map data base, and can interface with computers.
wilecoyote76
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I, too, have a Garmin GPS. I think mine is the GPS 12 model and one of their lower end units I think. I haven't had any problems with it and use it all the time. Friends of mine have upper end models in both Garmin and Magellan but only use about 1/3 of their capabilities. If you don't plan on using all the other features including the map downloads, don't spend the extra money unless you want to.
Wilecoyote76
Wilecoyote76
The E-Trex is all a hunter needs.there are units out there that do more but who needs a map of LA when your hunting in Montana. The more satellites they can access the more accurate they are but the E-Trex will get you close enough.and still remember your way back.
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I've got an E-Trex, the summit model I believe. I actually found it one spring in the snow, a snowmobiler had lost it. Its a nice unit. I'd love to have one with more features, but what little I've played with it I've been happy. I need to just use it and figure it out more. If I was to buy one I would get one that maps can be downloaded to, as I can see that being a great feature.
get any garmin with the "click stick" its a little joystick that makes entering waypoints and names really fast and easy. I moved up from the base etrex to the rino and love it. The ledgend is a great unit for the money. same features as the rino but no radio.
Ridge Runner
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I've had the E Trex Legend for 2 years now and love it. But just recently I have been having a little problem with the joy stick sticking and not letting me choose between options. But once it has been on a while it seems to work itself out? Any body else had this problem?
Happy trails
Happy trails
Whiskers
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I just got the e-trex legend. I really like it. It has showed me how bad my sense of direction is. I came in to an area from in back of my stand. I already had the stand located on the GPS. The GPS said the stand was off to my left....about 450ft. I knew for a ABSOLUTE FACT that my stand was directly ahead of me. I decided to find out how inaccurate it was, and followed the arrow. Guess what I found...my tree stand.
Elkhunter
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I also just got the Etrex Legend and am looking forward to trying it out. I had, well stil have, the Garmin 12XL, but seems like the Legend can and does do quite a bit more. I was impressed with the Legend that MEATHEAD had with him.
