[Garmin 76csx Problem]

I had the exact same problem. It also caused problems with the altimeter. Changing back to the default colour (Diamond) fixed both.

[GPSmap 76S vs Etrex Vista (2nd GPS Unit)]

We have a 76s and are very pleased with it. The biggest advantages over the Vista are: the external antenna port (for use in airplane /car/boat), the big screen (same reason) and the “next street” feature. I don’t think the Vista has the “next street” feature. It’s very helpful when navigating by car or motorcycle in unfamiliar city streets.

[SoftMap?]

Thanks again for all the input. We picked up SoftMap at Walmart for $63 and Fugawi at Radio Shack for $70 including the Canadian streets cd! I had to download updates for both to get them to work together. Now, to figure out how we’ll afford a notebook computer and RAM mount for the car

[SoftMap?]

Thanks to everbody for the input.

[SoftMap?]

I’d like to know if the SoftMap topos are exact scans of the federal ones or are somehow reduced in detail like Toporama. Also, the SoftMap gps interface is about $50 cheaper than Fugawi. I would just like to know if it’s missing any features that might seem critical. Thanks.

[SoftMap?]

Does anyone have experience with the SoftMap products? I was wondering how they compare to Ozi and Fugawi. The price is certainly attractive. $80 for the GPS interface and $80 for topos for all of Southwestern B.C.

[Map Source Question]

Yes. No problem.

[Lighters in caches]

We found the coolest butan lighter in a cache the other day! Had to buy some butan but now it's part of our firstaid/survival kit! Don't leave home without it .

[Vancouver Island Cachers]

We have seen the light We plan to use our portable little sun as often as possible...