mikeacrossamerica.com Posted February 10, 2003 Share Posted February 10, 2003 Does anyone make one? Why didnt they make one? It's a good case that I have, but it sucks to take it out every time. Whats the deal? Mf I like nachos. Quote Link to comment
+jonboy Posted February 10, 2003 Share Posted February 10, 2003 The GPS76S is about the same size. Another case I have been using is a pocket camera case. Quote Link to comment
+JPatton Posted February 10, 2003 Share Posted February 10, 2003 The GPS Store has a nice one, clear plastic on the front with a belt clip on the back. Look for the GPS unit and scroll down the page. Works great for me. Quote Link to comment
Team Sidewinder Posted February 10, 2003 Share Posted February 10, 2003 R-A-M makes a belt clip to hold the Garmin 76 series which would make the gps operational with a good view of the sky while wearing it but it is not really a case as such where the unit is totally enclosed. I looked on the RAM web site and couldn't pin it down but I do know that CABELA'S sporting catalog has them listed for the 76. They look like the way to go as all buttons are accessible and the gps can be removed without unzipping or opening anything. CABELA'S number is 1-800-237-4444 and I am sure they can help you. The order number is AD-01-5209 for the belt clip type and you need to order 005 for the one that is for the 76S I would get one myself but I have already coughed up the money for the Garmin case which is almost worthless as far as having the unit tracking while wearing it on your belt. Let me know if you get one and if works out. sidewinde LOST AND FOUND DEPT Quote Link to comment
Growley Posted February 10, 2003 Share Posted February 10, 2003 I second JPatton about the case from The GPS Store. I have had my case for about 6 months now and as far as I am concerned it is great. There is a hole in the back so you can attach an external antenna and the clear plastic screen protects everything while still allowing for easy reading. When I dropped my unit onto my concrete driveway I was afraid to pick it up however, all was well, no scratches, and it works fine. The case definately is worth the price. Quote Link to comment
Team Sidewinder Posted February 10, 2003 Share Posted February 10, 2003 Is that the one called the ultimate case made by gps outfitters ? Do you have a pic. Growley ? Thanks sidewinder LOST AND FOUND DEPT. Quote Link to comment
+JPatton Posted February 10, 2003 Share Posted February 10, 2003 It's a different case than the ultimate case. You can find it on their website here towards the bottom of the page, model #BE200. Here is a picture. The only time my 76S comes out of the case is to change batteries or download waypoints from the PC. Quote Link to comment
Team Sidewinder Posted February 10, 2003 Share Posted February 10, 2003 Thanks jppatton. I agree it is the way to go. LOST AND FOUND DEPT. Quote Link to comment
+shegget Posted February 10, 2003 Share Posted February 10, 2003 possibly naive question: Does being in the case affect the GPS's ability to lock onto satellites? Have you noticed any difference with the GPSMAP 76S being in or out of the case? sean Quote Link to comment
Growley Posted February 11, 2003 Share Posted February 11, 2003 Shegget; I have noticed no drop in performance using the case from The GPS Store. If you look at the picture on their website, the blue portion is made of a stretchable, soft, spongey, neoprene-like material. Then you have a heavy clear plastic front. My 76S only comes out of the case for battery changes, software updates, and downloading waypoints. A must have. Quote Link to comment
Growley Posted February 11, 2003 Share Posted February 11, 2003 Sorry, had a double message here. Quote Link to comment
mikeacrossamerica.com Posted February 11, 2003 Author Share Posted February 11, 2003 you guys are awesome! Mf I like nachos. Quote Link to comment
+shegget Posted February 17, 2003 Share Posted February 17, 2003 Just wanted to say the neoprene case is awesome... I bought one after hearing about it here. Thanks for the recommendation! The neoprene doesn't seem to affect the reception at all. I held the 76S up to a window with only the neoprene back facing out the window, and successfully picked up 4 satellites quickly I made one small mod to the case though... I cut out a section just below the belt clip on the back of the case so that I can flip up the rubber seal and hook up the 76S to a laptop/cigarette lighter adapter without taking the GPS out of the case. Now it's pretty much perfect sean Quote Link to comment
Us 5 Camp Posted February 18, 2003 Share Posted February 18, 2003 sorry, duplicate message.... deleting image references.... tried to delete post, forum doesn't let you Quote Link to comment
Us 5 Camp Posted February 18, 2003 Share Posted February 18, 2003 Everything he said... quote:Originally posted by shegget:Just wanted to say the neoprene case is awesome... I bought one after hearing about it here. Thanks for the recommendation! The neoprene doesn't seem to affect the reception at all. I held the 76S up to a window with only the neoprene back facing out the window, and successfully picked up 4 satellites quickly I made one small mod to the case though... I cut out a section just below the belt clip on the back of the case so that I can flip up the rubber seal and hook up the 76S to a laptop/cigarette lighter adapter without taking the GPS out of the case. Now it's pretty much perfect sean additionally, I have the RAM RAP base & 76 holder for my dash. Most of the time I use the 76S while driving w/o the neoprene case, but when caching in and out of the car I slip the 76 into the RAM/RAP holder case and all. It slips into the lower "finders" of the holder and the side pressure is enough that I don't slip the top of the GPS into the holder. I know this is a convoluted message, but hopefully those who've seen a RAM holder will understand. For a better picture of the RAM Friction Dash Mount - Click Here "Never have a philosophy which supports a lack of courage..." [This message was edited by Us 5 Camp on February 18, 2003 at 07:46 AM.] Quote Link to comment
Team Sidewinder Posted February 19, 2003 Share Posted February 19, 2003 Thanks jpatton for the post on the 76S gps case from The GPS Store. You should get a commission from them on that post. I got mine today and love the way it looks and works. Like the way even the lanyard holds the gps in the upright position. Never could figure why the lanyard connection point on most gpsr is always on the bottom of the unit so it hangs downward and looses sat. position. Thanks again on this thread. sidewinder LOST AND FOUND DEPT. Quote Link to comment
+Scrapman & GaPatci21 Posted February 21, 2003 Share Posted February 21, 2003 Check out Walmart they have one for$9.99 works great for the short hikes... Quote Link to comment
+TerraX Posted February 27, 2003 Share Posted February 27, 2003 I purchsed a lightly padded case made by Outdoor Products from REI. It has a flap-top with velcro to hold the unit in. The case itself is constructed of black cordura. On the back of it, if has two vertical flaps with velcro lined with some rubbery sticky stuff which I am guessing is to hold it in place, so the case can attach to a belt, or backpack. If my memory serves me correctly it was only $10. The model number is 1239U-008. Hope this helps. TerraX Quote Link to comment
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