Philmontosaurus Rex

EXACTLY what I was looking for!!! Thank you very much, JohnCNA!

Well, I went with the 64s and am enjoying so far (haven't cached yet). I plan on purging the preloaded caches for PQs and GPXs of my own. I can view caches in a list, but I can't find how to view them all on the map. Is that possible?

I would love to go out first week of June and cache the Enchanted Circle, when the wildflowers are blooming (if they get enough water).

Ecanderson, Grayhawk613, a couple of points on maps: 1) How trustworthy are free road maps and topo maps? Who makes them? If I were to ever take the unit on a long hike, I would probably have a paper map anyway, and I may be being over cautious due to ignorance. 2) Where do you go to get them?

You all have given me much to think about. I appreciate your input very much!

Good points. Not really a decision point for me as I roadroute with my phone, but for curiousity, does the PN-60 calculate routes faster than the PN-40 does, because that thing is sloowww to do so.

Yeah, I had my terms mixed up on the antenna. Topo is a big selling point (as long as I can keep track of the discs!)

Gitchee-Gummee, I read my previous thread again, and I had forgotten what I wrote. Yup, accidentally pretty much same thread. If I can close out the first one, I will.

Thanks guys. Yeah, I went with a second thread cause I was looking to go broader with my questioning, considering any make/model that popped up. Not trying to be impatient or pestering. I'm happy to listen to everyone's personal preferences, as they may show me facets I haven't considered. Thank you guys for sharing! Mineral2, I misspoke. I meant the antenna style of the Garmin 62, 64, or even the nub on the Delorme, as opposed to the Oregons. I forgot there were actual external antenna attachments. One of the main points for me is getting detailed maps. If I can get 1:24K topos from DeLorme for $30 for the US, but only a section of the US for $90 from Garmin, that may seal the deal.

I'm probably going to have to replace my PN-40. I was thinking the PN-60, but what does the community feel are the best new GPSr's for caching? I am also considering the Garmin GPSMAP 64st. Don't need a camera, don't want a dashboard-style GPS, and prefer external antennas, but can be swayed. Thanks!

I appreciate the reply. The PN-40 is definitely slow in some respects, but it got the job done. Seems like I had to use GSAK to add hints to the data I transferred to the 40. Any caveats between the PN-60 and GSAK? To my shame, it pooped out because I hadn't used it since a vacation in Summer 2013, and the batteries corroded. Plan to do some last ditch troubleshooting to make sure it is dead, but didn't have time pre-trip on Friday. What flashy new features are there to consider? Thanks!

Good morning! My PN-40 pooped out this weekend, and I'm thinking about upgrading to a PN-60. I am open to other brands/models, but I'm out of date. What are the current popular and good units comparable to the PN-60 with a ceiling of $300? Thanks! Have a blessed day!

Thank you all for you help! Have a great day, and remember: Jesus loves us all no matter what!

Hi! This may have already been answered, and if so, just point me to the right thread. : ) Besides the weekly newsletter, what are some strategies for learning of new caches? I had a cache published and it was found in less than 24 hours. How? Any advice? Thanks, and God bless! : ) >+