Based on what I am reading here, I am assuming you are getting ready to follow those hogs you've been tracking back into the thick stuff. I have one of the cheaper GPS models +/- $100. Its great for backtracking and locating stand/camera locations. However, I do have problems with the signal under a thick canopy. Either I lose it completely or the accuracy goes from pinpoint to +/- 50 feet.
with anny luck this new location will work out and I can drive my truck right to the feeder so no long drags. I would not miss ever going back into that nasty swamp, full of spiders, thorns, skeeters and snakes. usually end up tripping over vines at least once even in daylight. but would like gps for upcoming citrus mzl qouta as I'm not too familliar with the place and if I found a good spot would like to be able to get back there again sometime.
The good thing about Citrus, is if you walk any one compass direction you will hit a road within 30 minutes. Almost every block in there is a perfect square
yeah a nice grid layout. think it's the only one i've ever seen so perfectly N/S/E/W.
Nacho. I use a Garmin GPSmap76csx. I love it. I put topo maps on it, so it shows the terrain. ( there are sites you can get them for free, don't spend the hundred bucks and get the garmin map pack, but sometimes they come pre-installed on the newer high end units.)
Like anything else, you get what you pay for. the one hundred dollar garmin etrexs are ok, but my display screen went out on mine, and so did my neighbors, so i personally won't get another one.
I am not sure what the 76 sells for nowadays, or if they are still made. mine has a color screen, black and white are cheaper, but the top maps don't look so nice on b&W.
I use my 76 csx all the time, hunting, hiking scouting, fishing, and with the search and rescue team i work with, after a day of searching, scouting or hunting, i can attach it my puter, and overlay on google earth everywhere i walked/drove. real handy feature.
Like with any gizmo, you have to use it to get proficient with it. not very difficult to use, but you just have to use and know how to navigate through it's menu/features.
In my book, Garmin is the way to go. any other questions feel free to message me or whatnot.
