Is this GPS good for a solo hiker that mostly needs a easy to read breadcrumb trail?
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Not really. A garmen E-trek would be much easier to see because it has a color screen. Plus it is a whole lot more user friendly than the Rino 120. I hope that helps.
1861374
Yes, I use it all the time when I'm out in the desert and landmarks are hard to find.
1588911
Yes we believe it is good for navigation. We have purchased 2 in the last 4 years. It has good tracking abilities and you can "Mark a Position" any time you want so you have a place you can go back to if needed.
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Hi Kirk, I have this 60CX, the version without the electronic compass (which can be a battery drain). The past two years, I've used it primarily in the car. I am pleased with it's performance in the car (and some on a motorcycle) and it gets me to unfamiliar places accurately here in the Houston area. The unit is surprisingly faster in satelite acquistion and route calculation than others that I have used. It won't talk to you. It beeps and flashes information on upcoming turns. That being said, I had to purchase the city navigator software from Garmin and 2 gb micro sd to do the detailed maps that the pre-loaded map that comes with the unit just won't do. The most recent city navigator retails for around $140. 2 gb cards are inexpensive. I've not had to use it for hiking or sailing. From what I've read, others have found it great for those applications. I have used it to go running and my experience is that you must hold it steady to calculate your pace accurately. This thing is extremely portable. It can fit in your pocket in a pinch. I believe this and the 76 series are the best all around gps-s. Good Luck!
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It will work, but you can buy a stand alone GPS for under $200 that would be more suitable. You will need BeeLineGPS to get this to work. There are other programs, but I have tested it with BLGPS and it works. However, when I cache, I take either my explorist or my meridian gold.
2233004
The navigation I think works really well. But I do believe a Garmin is a little more easier to use. But in all once you know what you're doing with this navigation is is awesome!
1540505
Not sure! Mine was a headache from day one because the screen is so small to read while driving motorcycle. Mine stopped working about soon as the warranty went dead and now I am stuck with a piece of crap. I spent coutless hours and days online with Magellan employees trying to learn how to operate the software without any luck. Hope you are a rocket scientist if you plan on using the software. I help develop trails and could never learn the software. 3 years later yet developing trails. Be better off to get a large Smart Phone Galaxy if you can afford the monthly payment. You can map your trails as you go and send them to your friends instantly without problems with software hassle. I have spent countless dollars over the past several years on crappy GPS's and and have learned that a Galaxy Smart Phone is the way to go. The Galaxy also has birds eye view. Magellan and other gps sellers are always coming up with additional crap to charge for as well.
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Yes and no. Yes, just put batteries in it and you can track your path on the trail, right out of the box. If you are expecting trails to be already marked on the built-in map, no. For that, you'll need to download or purchase additional maps.
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The Dakota is fairly easy to use, but Garmin is infamous for helpful instructions so "playing with it" is an excellent learning method. I don't think you'll find scrolling requirements excessive. As to showing you how to get back to your starting point ... I'm not clear whether you're considering the 10 or the 20. Both offer a track-back option. The maps that are provided WITH the Dakota are next to useless. Adding decent maps to the 10 is a hassle, the 20 allows adding maps with a micro SD card. With one of those, a Dakota 20 can probably get you back to the trailhead (or your car) backtracking the path you took.
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"Hunting adventures" as in geocaching? IMHO, the Garmin Etrex is perfect for that; it's what I bought it for. It's lousy for navigation while driving, but when hunting a geocache it presents a clear direction and distance to the quarry. Ideally, you'll want to purchase a data cable to ease loading coordinates, and you'll need a 9-pin serial connector to connect that data cable to -- which may mean you'll need a serial port-to-USB adapter. When added up, it may be cheaper to get the more expensive model that has a USB connection built in.If you have a smartphone you don't need any of this, though. Just install the c:geo app and use that instead. "Hunting adventures" as in geocaching? IMHO, the Garmin Etrex is perfect for that; it's what I bought it for. It's lousy for navigation while driving, but when hunting a geocache it presents a clear direction and distance to the quarry. Ideally, you'll want to purchase a data cable to ease loading coordinates, and you'll need a 9-pin serial connector to connect that data cable to -- which may mean you'll need a serial port-to-USB adapter. When added up, it may be cheaper to get the more expensive model that has a USB connection built in.If you have a smartphone you... » Read More "Hunting adventures" as in geocaching? IMHO, the Garmin Etrex is perfect for that; it's what I bought it for. It's lousy for navigation while driving, but when hunting a geocache it presents a clear direction and distance to the quarry. Ideally, you'll want to purchase a data cable to ease loading coordinates, and you'll need a 9-pin serial connector to connect that data cable to -- which may mean you'll need a serial port-to-USB adapter. When added up, it may be cheaper to get the more expensive model that has a USB connection built in.If you have a smartphone you don't need any of this, though. Just install the c:geo app and use that instead. « Show Less
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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!
2255285
Yes good for geocaching. For a more accurate on the spot location, you will have to purchase the wireless beacon (Chirp). However if you are really good, the watch itself will get you on the right spot
185982
This is a GPS-based unit and has no range limits, but if you're looking for a device to aid in hiking or cross-country activities, you would be better off with a specialized hiking GPS device. My use is simply helping me return to my vehicle at a mall or stadium, etc. This is the simplest GPS device available.
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Just plotted a course to The Wave, the Dino Tracks and Top Arch in North Coyote Buttes in Southern Utah/Northern Arizona. I use Google Earth to get the coordinates, then set my Garmin 62 stc on Direct Navigation. I mark my path as I go as well. It was flawless. I was in trackless desert with thick sand and lots of slick rock. It is very easy to get lost. 3 people got lost and died back there last year, so it isn't an easy place to navigate. Again, I always use Google Earth to get the coordinates. Several hikers used the BLM coordinates, got totally lost, never found The Wave and had to follow me back to the Wirepass Parking lot on House Rock Valley Road just of Hwy 89. Just plotted a course to The Wave, the Dino Tracks and Top Arch in North Coyote Buttes in Southern Utah/Northern Arizona. I use Google Earth to get the coordinates, then set my Garmin 62 stc on Direct Navigation. I mark my path as I go as well. It was flawless. I was in trackless desert with thick sand and lots of slick rock. It is very easy to get lost. 3 people got lost and died back there last year, so it isn't an easy place to navigate. Again, I always use Google Earth to get the coordinates. Several hikers used the BLM coordinates, got totally lost, never found The Wave and had to... » Read More Just plotted a course to The Wave, the Dino Tracks and Top Arch in North Coyote Buttes in Southern Utah/Northern Arizona. I use Google Earth to get the coordinates, then set my Garmin 62 stc on Direct Navigation. I mark my path as I go as well. It was flawless. I was in trackless desert with thick sand and lots of slick rock. It is very easy to get lost. 3 people got lost and died back there last year, so it isn't an easy place to navigate. Again, I always use Google Earth to get the coordinates. Several hikers used the BLM coordinates, got totally lost, never found The Wave and had to follow me back to the Wirepass Parking lot on House Rock Valley Road just of Hwy 89. « Show Less
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The maps are constantly updated as you drive, but the screen does occasionally seem to jump, but it is not distracting because the "jump" is so small. The motion is similar to other GPS's I have used like a Garmin or a Mio.
1447001
The map will zoom almost forever in either direction. As you do so, your trail will disappear from the screen. You might spend the rest of the hike finding it. I bought it only for the track feature, and find it useless. The cursor barely works -- you'll spend more time trying to press buttons than you do hiking.
73427
I've never owned a GPS before. Is this a good one? Is it better to buy one with lifetime traffic updates included?
1020415
thx, I guess i'll stick with 540TM :-) I am upgrading from old Garmin that had no map updates and traffic and hopefully it would be worth it at this price. I did use one of the TOM TOM models (smaller one) for a 2600 miles trip in the west coast and routing was really good.