Do the maps show forest service roads? I'm interested in it for backcountry use. Any other comments about its use in the backcountry?
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No it does not. Just pull off the road a few feet and you lose the screen. I wanted that all so and called Garmin and they said there was no way of putting forest Service Roads into it.
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So what about the Lifetime Map Updates? Some of the more recent reviews make it seem like they are no longer functioning. Is this true? And how old is this model/when was it first released? Thanks in advance!Edit: Thought I'd add that I just bought an XL 335 SE from Wal-Mart on Black Friday for $80. It works well, but it seems like this would be a significant upgrade from that model for only $10 more! Tell me if I'm wrong!
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I believe mine came with simple North America Road maps, no trails. Also you can buy them online or find some over the internet. There is a site that will prepare specific maps based on your needs and are free.
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When driving outside a city, it shows topo on both sides of the road. Its like seeing through the trees and you know it their is a lake or depression on each side. No numbers but I could read it just fine.
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I order it for my frend . It is not mine. But i have seen only USA and Canada maps. I dont know if it is posible to use it anywhere else. Or may be update maps.
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It comes with a low-detail base map (major roads, cities, state/province/international boundary lines). I don't recall the details of what else it may have, since I promptly purchased the higher-resolution road maps. If you use the GPS only for tracking your movements, and not for navigation, the base map is fine for that. It's not suitable for any kind of detailed navigation, however. Maps for that kind of use need to be purchased.
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Yes, all of these suggestions sound good. I miss the little bound 3x5 handbook they supplied. It fit well in a jeans back pocket when hiking. It is not a deal breaker, but just a handy reference.
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The Cycle map is detailed enough for navigation for the riding that I do. It also contains a POI database, but I have not investigated that too extensively. What type of detail are you looking for?
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I used mine to go out some walking trails out from my house. They are not marked in any way. Use the trex to walk out and followed my same path using the trex for the trip back. I love it. Have not taken out for many trips but had no problems following my return trip on a trail that I was not familiar with. I played with it a little around the neighborhood just to get use to it first.
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Hello David, I too am primarily interested in a Puget Sound nautical map. One of the user reviews said we need the optional Garmin BlueChart g2 Vision maps and it turns out the Puget Sound requires purchasing the VUS037R Vancouver San Diego Map (micro sd/sd card). That's a far larger area than I need, but its a "take it or leave it" proposition. If you search Amazon for it, you will see it is currently "on sale" for $303! I only wanted this Garmin as a backup for my Humminbird FishFinder 595c-gps which uses a Navionic "Gold Chart" retailing exactly 1/2 that price for a similar nautical chart of the entire U.S. Pacific Coastline. Since Puget Sound coverage is so costly, I guess I will have to skip the Garmin Nuvi 500 which I thought would make a nifty backup for my Himminbird GPS. (I dunno. Maybe I'll get it anyway and just use the solid "blue-colored" part of the standard land map as the backup. Since there are no reefs in Puget Sound, I suppose that would get me back to the ramp if the fog rolled in, but it won't show where the shiping lanes are etc.... I hope this helps. Gary W.
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Does anyone have information on source of Garmin or TomTom maps for road navigation in Chile?Thank.Pete Sexton
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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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Obviously you can use your GPS for your trip.... you might find that there are a few road changes, dead ends, etc. but for the most part you have to remember that 97% of everything is still the same (I mean, how much can countries do to their roadways in 5 years!). BTW, the same holds true for yout GPS and American roads. I've had an argument or two with my other half as to what the GPS is telling me but there is no longer a road there!Be patient-- Happy trails--
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I have found that it does not pay any attention to the info you put in. My roadmate tries to put me on a parkway (cars only Low bridges). I do not trust the unit and always check the route it gives. My advice would be to change the info when you are using it for the truck. My wife bought the GPS even after I told her about bad reviews.
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IMO terrain view is the only view to have ... updates when you get them are to both terrain and standard maps as far as I can tell. On a dark road, I find the terrain view gives me a better idea of what to expect ahead during the times I have to drive slowly. Now, I like to look at views when its safe, but at night there's nothing to see, except what's via the Garmin. I traveled up an unfamiliar windy mountain road on a trip a few months after purchasing my 3790, and "saw" the canyons and rivers running nearby. I'm not talking about side views, but a pseudo topographical mode that gave me enough information to feel I wasn't entirely "in the dark" going thru an area I might never pass by again. But that's just me. :)
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Good maps! None of the GPS TOPO discs available are very current and up to date(2013). They are based on NSGS surveys done in the areas which date back many years ago in some instances. Sometimes it will refer to old roads that are now paved. For the most part they are the best thing for accurate TOPO navigation. Depending on what you are doing. I also recomend the using Google Earth satellite to pre scout the areas you want to travel. I actually think that the National Geographic TOPO disc maps by state are better when it comes to showing more historical points, but they are also dated. I don't think you can load these on Garmin GPS either. Good maps! None of the GPS TOPO discs available are very current and up to date(2013). They are based on NSGS surveys done in the areas which date back many years ago in some instances. Sometimes it will refer to old roads that are now paved. For the most part they are the best thing for accurate TOPO navigation. Depending on what you are doing. I also recomend the using Google Earth satellite to pre scout the areas you want to travel. I actually think that the National Geographic TOPO disc maps by state are better when it comes to showing more historical points, but they are also dated. I... » Read More Good maps! None of the GPS TOPO discs available are very current and up to date(2013). They are based on NSGS surveys done in the areas which date back many years ago in some instances. Sometimes it will refer to old roads that are now paved. For the most part they are the best thing for accurate TOPO navigation. Depending on what you are doing. I also recomend the using Google Earth satellite to pre scout the areas you want to travel. I actually think that the National Geographic TOPO disc maps by state are better when it comes to showing more historical points, but they are also dated. I don't think you can load these on Garmin GPS either. « Show Less
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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