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I ordered a new GPS the other day. I was given the green light to purchase one as a Father's Day gift. :AOK:
My old one died back in 2006, so it was time to get a new one. I ordered a handheld unit as opposed to one that's designed for automotive use.
I went for the Garmin 76Cx. It's a nice little unit that has a micro SD slot for increased memory storage. It's a waterproof unit that actually floats! (waterproof is great, but won't do me much good if it's at the bottom of a lake). The next model up (+$50) had an electronic compass, and an altimeter... neither feature interested me.
A colour screen and AA batteries that last 18 hours helped me make my decision. I'm not a huge fan of proprietary batteries... give me good old available anywhere AA's anyday!
This is in no ways a necessity for hiking or canoing, but it does have it's place. Nothing can replace a good compass and map, but it's nice to be able to track how far you've canoe'd or hiked. For fishing, it's great that you can mark hotspots, and return to them within three metre's of accuracy (10 ft)! I will order a bike mount for it shortly. This is nice for judging speed and distance travelled. They were out of stock on these, and I didn't want the shipment delayed. Same goes for the Topographic maps... I'll likely get the 'Canada' version once they get them in stock... Pricey, but maybe worth it. I'm not one that usually orders online, but a shop in Calgary Alberta had the best price going (including shipping)
Any other Fretters out there with GPS units? I've been eagerly watching Purolator's site as my shipment aproaches Ontario!
GAS... but of a different variety! :bravo:
Cheers :beer:
David
My old one died back in 2006, so it was time to get a new one. I ordered a handheld unit as opposed to one that's designed for automotive use.
I went for the Garmin 76Cx. It's a nice little unit that has a micro SD slot for increased memory storage. It's a waterproof unit that actually floats! (waterproof is great, but won't do me much good if it's at the bottom of a lake). The next model up (+$50) had an electronic compass, and an altimeter... neither feature interested me.
A colour screen and AA batteries that last 18 hours helped me make my decision. I'm not a huge fan of proprietary batteries... give me good old available anywhere AA's anyday!
This is in no ways a necessity for hiking or canoing, but it does have it's place. Nothing can replace a good compass and map, but it's nice to be able to track how far you've canoe'd or hiked. For fishing, it's great that you can mark hotspots, and return to them within three metre's of accuracy (10 ft)! I will order a bike mount for it shortly. This is nice for judging speed and distance travelled. They were out of stock on these, and I didn't want the shipment delayed. Same goes for the Topographic maps... I'll likely get the 'Canada' version once they get them in stock... Pricey, but maybe worth it. I'm not one that usually orders online, but a shop in Calgary Alberta had the best price going (including shipping)
Any other Fretters out there with GPS units? I've been eagerly watching Purolator's site as my shipment aproaches Ontario!
GAS... but of a different variety! :bravo:
Cheers :beer:
David
Just leave it for me at the border because shortly after the crossing I'm LOST!!!
