ROT : How many GPS owners out there?

[AllenETreat]

I don't own one, but was just curious how many of you DID ; Back in my Army "daze" it

was the map & compass.



Come on outdoors people, what about it?



What say the augurers?



AET <img src="wink.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0>



"All that is necessary for the forces of evil to win in the world is for enough good men to do nothing." Edmund Burke ( 1729-1797 )



Edited by - AllenETreat on 12/15/2003 12:28:47 AM

[Ted]

Garmin eTrex Vista. 2 1/2 years now and still very happy with it.

[samosaurus]

ummmm... lets see... I have a Garmin GPS-72, Garmin Geko 201 and a pair of Garmin Rino 110 and a really ancient Magellan GPS-12.. <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0>

Sam

"have scars will travel.."

[dialex]

I have no use for a GPS, therefore I don't have one. I also trust the old map and compass more... <img src="wink.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0>

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[Zrexxer]

I'm running a Magellan Meridian. That said, I also have a Cammenga US issue lensatic compass, and know how to use it...

The GPS does some things that are more difficult or impossible with a map & compass, like determing instantaneous speed accurately (my motorcycle speedometer turned out to be 20 mph optimistic at the top of the range), and easily creating goto routes and backtrack logs. The GPS will also tell you where you are, even if you screwed up with the compass and are lost <img src="wink.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0>

~Z~

"The urge to save humanity is almost always a false front for the urge to rule." --H. L. Mencken

[java]

Samo! <img src="spyder.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0><img src="http://community.the-underdogs.org/smil ... .gif"><img src="spyder.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0>

You are truly the Gadget Master and consumate Dude"s Dude!!
<img src="http://mywebpages.comcast.net/willhunt1/smily1070.gif ">
You can honestly point out to everyone that no matter where you go - there you are (down to the right coordinates).

Edited by - java on 12/15/2003 7:44:55 AM

[patogordo]

I own a small garmin etrex (yellow) dont remember the model it was the cheapest in best buy the day I bought it, but it guides me from one point to the other without no problems

[jaxon]

Garmin GPS 12CX.

Another old Garmin on the boat (I don't remember the model).

Jaxon

Live to Ride....Ride to Live

[travis quaas]

I have the Garmin Etrex Vista. Paid a little more than the Legend and other (not necessarily) lesser models. I appreciate the extra functions that it has. One thing though, I wish the computer chip processor was faster. After I download a map from the CD's it takes some time to upload all that information on the screen...

But, don't get me wrong...I believe Map and Compass should always be brought with you where ever you might be headed in the back country. These are my primary navigation tools. Sometimes, it is nice to be able to find yourself on the GPS. Orienteering has been a wonderful recreational activity for me. Oh, one other thing, if you opt to get a GPS, make sure to go 'geocaching'!! Great fun. Kinda like doing a little scavenger hunt when you are hiking!

TQ

[Chazzy151]

Since I've got my E-trex, I can't imagine being without it ! It's so easy to operate and hunting new areas is now MUCH easier!! I still carry a compass with me though ( just in case )

Chaz

[sotyakr]

Magellan Sportrak Pro. Nice to have along on both land and water.

[samosaurus]

Hey Java! Well, thanks for the compliments.. *heh-heh!* <img src="spyder.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0><img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0><img src="spyder.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0> Well, I find the GPS as a useful navigational tool. Especially when you get off an airplane in Denver and wanted to get to Spyderland. All I need to do, is create a route and follow the exact waypoint to hotels, gas stations, restaurants and the location of the SFO as well as Spyderco's headquarters.. <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0> And yeah, the map and compass is useful as well.. <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0>

Sam

"have scars will travel.."

[rorschach]

I have a Garmin eTrex Legend that I hookup to my PDA (iPaq 5455) which runs Routis mapping and routing software. I can toss the Garmin on the dashboard and use the PDA to view maps and listen to turn-by-turn directions. Great for the travelling crowd such as myself.


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