My daughter is going into the backcountry of Big Bend for 14 days. I would like to follow her progress and know where she is in case of emergency. Can you trak someone in the backcountry from home on your computer?
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No! But I carry an InReach (also sold on Amazon, and at REI and other places) for just that purpose when I'm backpacking. My wife can see where I am, and we can text message each other. There are several models, but I have the one for smartphones, the original model (not the new one). I prefer the original model because you can change the batteries in it. The new one doesn't have a replaceable battery. (The old one is still sold.) I can call for help, and it sends my location every 10 minutes so that my wife can see where I am on her web browser. I get about 5-6 days of backpacking out of a set of batteries, I carry spares, and I turn it off at night. The cell phone needs to be powered off whenever you're not actively using it, or I find my cell batteries will die within a day. But we're using the InReach to do exactly what you want. Note, though, that there's a monthly charge with the InReach. For the features I've described you'll pay at least $140, I think, for the minimum 4-month plan.
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Yes. They have a Trip Planner app. You add way points as desired and it will route you via those points. I added planed rest and picnic stops and got est. of arrival time for the leg I was on as well as miles to go. I also got the program "Trip & Waypoint Manager" after I left on my last trip. You install on you computer, plan your tip and then transfer info to GPS unit. Unfortunately my parents have borrowed the unit so I cannot test how well this will work. My first impression is that the program is not that great but I really can't say until I get my GPS back.Craig Yes. They have a Trip Planner app. You add way points as desired and it will route you via those points. I added planed rest and picnic stops and got est. of arrival time for the leg I was on as well as miles to go. I also got the program "Trip & Waypoint Manager" after I left on my last trip. You install on you computer, plan your tip and then transfer info to GPS unit. Unfortunately my parents have borrowed the unit so I cannot test how well this will work. My first impression is that the program is not that great but I really can't say until I get my GPS back.Craig
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I have never used it in the moutains. I suspect you will have no problems. What ever you do do not buy the Backtrack dtour....it sucks and so does the software.
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Depends. In theory, you should be able to log in and track her and share that information with the authorities. But, that is assuming two things. 1- that it is still with hour daughter and 2- that is works. The device I received never worked and their customer service was a joke. I would not recommend this product.
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I send this Duraflame Portable to my daughter. She loves it ! Her E-mail is dianamaine@gmail.com. Send her an E-mail and she can tell you more. She has been using it last winter and is using ising it already now.
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Yes. I've never done it; but the manual says you can enter & find locations by geographic coordinates (e.g., helpful when geocaching).
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There is a feature that is called "Multi-stop". You can put in your first destination and then ask it to find gas stations or campgrounds on MY ROUTE and then save them as a VIA. It's not overly easy to use, but it is possible. We find ourselves consulting many books and online sources to find campgrounds and then saving the campgrounds into a group that we have called "Campgrounds" and then head from one of those to the next. Give yourself time to play with this and learn it's functions WAY before you head out. It can be complex, but once you hit the road and ask for things "ON ROUTE" it helps a lot with stops. There is a feature that is called "Multi-stop". You can put in your first destination and then ask it to find gas stations or campgrounds on MY ROUTE and then save them as a VIA. It's not overly easy to use, but it is possible. We find ourselves consulting many books and online sources to find campgrounds and then saving the campgrounds into a group that we have called "Campgrounds" and then head from one of those to the next. Give yourself time to play with this and learn it's functions WAY before you head out. It can be complex, but once you hit the road and ask for... » Read More There is a feature that is called "Multi-stop". You can put in your first destination and then ask it to find gas stations or campgrounds on MY ROUTE and then save them as a VIA. It's not overly easy to use, but it is possible. We find ourselves consulting many books and online sources to find campgrounds and then saving the campgrounds into a group that we have called "Campgrounds" and then head from one of those to the next. Give yourself time to play with this and learn it's functions WAY before you head out. It can be complex, but once you hit the road and ask for things "ON ROUTE" it helps a lot with stops. « Show Less
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You can track all distances traveled. Reset to zero is simple. You can track waypoint to waypoint. Current place to any waypoint you have established. This unit can do everything a beginner could want.
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When I emailed NG, the person responded that their software works with the 60CSx. Just one week ago I first tried to download the maps into it and found that it can not be done. I emailed back a complaint and they indicated, as you did, that it only will transfer routes and waypoints. This screwed up my opportunity to use it on a vacation from which I just returned. So, I guess I'd better change my review so I don't give someone else the same misinformation.Sorry for any confusion. I was mislead by NG.
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Deanna, the subject back track/hunt track device is a VERY good device, especially in the WOODS or on a HIKE. I am very familiar with different kinds of GPS devices and the ONLY reasonsome are Un-happy with it, is that the USE of this device is Different than a CAR GPS for example!
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Heather M. - Did you end up taking this backpacking? We are going backpacking with a toddler too and I'm curious if you recommend this.
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Not real-time, but "near" real-time. The device pings out your location approximate every 10 - 20 minutes. This assumes you have a somewhat clear view of the sky and are not in heavy rain, etc. Viewers can see the location data once posted on your devices URL based on the last posting. Friends and family track my Appalachian Trail hiking using this location data. I hope this helps
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Denise...actually our daughter wore her Columbia jacket to the ski slope only a couple of days after getting it...and it performed fantastic for her...I specifically asked her if it kept her warm AND dry and she said " Yes Daddy , and I love it! " And since she no doubt spent some time on the ground , being pretty much a beginner , I'd say her Columbia more than exceeded expectations...this especially pleased me since she had originally thought she wanted a NF jacket and I assured her that Columbia had been in the business and doing it well for a very long time...she has been thrilled with her Columbia !
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When you are at, or near, the course you wish to play, chose "play golf" using the bottom left button. After it links to GPS satellite, it will list all of the available courses in that area. I live in Montana and so far, it has had every course even small obscure ones that I thought might not be in it. Make sure you use the usb cable and an internet connected computer to update the watch as soon as you get it. It did take about a 3/4 hour to update it initially after I got it, but worked as advertised after I did this. Great tool to help improve and enhance your golf game.
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I do add waypoints on the PC (MapSource) software and then download to the GPS device. I have not tried adding routes. I remember trying it once and found it difficult. You can add waypoints right on the device ahead of time but as I remember it was not very intuitive. That said, nothing about the software and maps was very intuitive. However, adding waypoints while hiking is easy. I can download quite a bit of the map onto my 60CSx but it takes a very long time so I limit it to the areas I am most interested in.
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While I am still getting used to this system I was shown the other day at a geocaching meeting how to enter coordinates so if you were hiking you could enter the coordinates for where you wished to hike, but it will only show you how to get there "as the crow flies". It's not like a regular GPS in your car that follows roads & highways. May not be suitable for hiking because of this.
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usually i select towns along the route and save as favorates, as i reach the vicinity of each i select the next one. last week i used this method to go the back way into houston, tx. worked great.just be sure to mark location of next highway junction about 3 miles along the way