Riverwind Posted July 23, 2003 Share Posted July 23, 2003 Just wondering what everyone out there is using right now...Also, why are you using the current GPS? Thanks for the info! Quote Link to comment
+The Cache Couple Posted July 23, 2003 Share Posted July 23, 2003 Garmin Etrek Legend with downloadable MapSource Topo. I had a Magellan 315 a long time ago but upgraded to the Legend and have loved it since. Neat little unit. Would not trade it for any other unit except for the Garmin Vista only because it has 24mb of memory opposed to the 8mb the Legend has for downloading maps. Of course everyone has their own preference for whatever reason so there is my 2 cents worth. Happy caching! The Cache Couple East TN Quote Link to comment
+Renegade Knight Posted July 23, 2003 Share Posted July 23, 2003 GPS V. I liked the routing it could do when I was looking. Never looked back. My only regret is they came out with better software and now I have to pay 100 to upgrade. So now the quandry is do I fork over the 100 or do I wait for the GPS VI and get that? Quote Link to comment
Riverwind Posted July 23, 2003 Author Share Posted July 23, 2003 quote:So now the quandry is do I fork over the 100 or do I wait for the GPS VI and get that? Seems to me it would depend on what the VI is going to cost when it comes out...And also how much a used V is going for these days... Quote Link to comment
wilywampa Posted July 23, 2003 Share Posted July 23, 2003 i use an eTrex Legend too.. the mapping is great, it has WAAS (though that isn't as useful as i had hoped), and i got a very good deal on it at $150 off of ebay Quote Link to comment
+clearpath Posted July 23, 2003 Share Posted July 23, 2003 I got a the basic e-trex model for x-mas. Before I even opened the box I did some research, logged onto Garmin and compared the various models and eventually returned the basic model and went with the Vista. I love it. It has a lot of memory and download and upload capability from Mapsource. Quote Link to comment
+briansnat Posted July 23, 2003 Share Posted July 23, 2003 eTrex Vista. I upgraded from the Legend about 5 months ago for the extra mapping memory. I like the eTrex line because the units are compact and easy to use. I just throw it in my front pocket and take it everywhere. I even use it to waypoint my car in mall parking lots. If I had something like a Magellan Meridian, I doubt I'd use it for anything much other than geocaching. Just way too big for my taste. "Give a man a fish, he'll eat for a day. Teach a man to fish, he'll sit in a boat and drink beer all day" - Dave Barry Quote Link to comment
+ScurvyDog Posted July 23, 2003 Share Posted July 23, 2003 I use a Garmin GPSmap76 and I love it. It's even better now that the software has been updated. Quote Link to comment
+Cap'n Cache Posted July 23, 2003 Share Posted July 23, 2003 Standard Garmin Etrex I'm looking into getting an Etrex Legend... Quote Link to comment
Goldguru Posted July 23, 2003 Share Posted July 23, 2003 Lowrance global map 100...garmin rino 120 for back up... Quote Link to comment
+leatherman Posted July 23, 2003 Share Posted July 23, 2003 Meridian Platinum. Everyone has their own expectations of a GPSr. Some folks like to take the fun out of caching and have the GPSr tell them where to turn when driving to a cache. I wanted a ton of memory. I can load nearly six states worth of maps in my Meridian. If I buy more memory cards I could have the entire United States in my pocket. I wouldn't have to drag a computer with me to load more maps. I am planing a motorcycle trip in Sept. I will be looping through Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, Utah, Arizona, Nevada and Oregon. With only two SD cards I will have more than enough room for all of these states. Pepper playing nice! Mokita! Quote Link to comment
+Brian - Team A.I. Posted July 23, 2003 Share Posted July 23, 2003 eTrex Vista. Lovin' it. Brian Team A.I. Quote Link to comment
+Tahoe Skier5000 Posted July 23, 2003 Share Posted July 23, 2003 Etrex Venture, Etrex yellow, and soon to come, Etrex Vista. Using Opera 7.1 Quote Link to comment
auntyweasel Posted July 23, 2003 Share Posted July 23, 2003 We have 2, a Garmin etrex (basic model) and we also use a magellan sport trak pro. Never invoke anything bigger than your head. Quote Link to comment
+canadazuuk Posted July 23, 2003 Share Posted July 23, 2003 Invariably, it's like asking what is your favorite colour (and why?) But anyway, I have had 5 different GPS, both Garmin and Magellan... looking to try a Lowrance and a Brunton MNS. I like the GPS' because they help me find geocaches. Especially the Magellan 315 I had until it was stolen. Quote Link to comment
ryanharris Posted July 23, 2003 Share Posted July 23, 2003 I use a garmin gps II+. No maps, no memory, but I do download points to it with easygps. I have considered a new unit but this one works. And, with no map ability, it is more of project to find out how to get somewhere. Ryan Quote Link to comment
+evergreenhiker! Posted July 23, 2003 Share Posted July 23, 2003 Mine is an etrex Vista. Love this baby...built in barometric altimeter, mapping ability and 24 mb of memmory, solid resolution, rugged nature...can withstand drops and some water, small in size and I can wear from the neck, etc. I don't need a GPS 5...I just follow the arrow and will use the mapping thing in areas I don't know or if the caches is sort of close to a river...whcih side? Quote Link to comment
Swagger Posted July 23, 2003 Share Posted July 23, 2003 Etrex Legend. I've heard that Magellan's quadrifilar helix antenna is better than Garmin's patch antenna, so I may get a Magellan as well. Magellan also has the track-to-route feature, which I would find useful. I do like the size of the Etrex series vs. the SporTraks, and I'm considering upgrading to a Vista for the extra memory. -- Pehmva! Random quote: Quote Link to comment
The Cuthberts Posted July 24, 2003 Share Posted July 24, 2003 Pocket PC with Navman sleeve. Software currently in use is the Smart ST 'route planning' software. Vary handy for getting to a parking place but does not accept direct input of waypoints. We are waiting for David Stein to release version 1.1 of 'cachedragon' which looks great. Also, it hates water ! Andy and Dawn (Where did all this wine come from ?) Quote Link to comment
+Searching_ut Posted July 24, 2003 Share Posted July 24, 2003 For vehicle navigation, I use my Dell Axim, running a Globalsat CF GPS unit and Mapopolis navigator software. Gives me auto routing, voice directions and very accurate up to date maps. The Globalsat GPS is also my most recent addition, and the most sensitive reception wise, so if I find good software to use with it for caching, it may become my primary receiver for heavy forest use, at least for times when I figure I can use it without breaking it. For hiking, backpacking, geocaching of course and other handheld use, my primary unit is an eTrex Legend. I also generally carry a sportrak map as backup, and for the fun of doing comparisons. My GIII+ fits perfectly on the dash of my boat, and the maps available for it are more than sufficient for the lakes in my area. Quote Link to comment
+robert Posted July 24, 2003 Share Posted July 24, 2003 Caching: Magellan SporTrak Color Magellan GPS315 MapSend Topo 4.20d Driving: Garmin iQue ~robert (that's mrkablooey, not kablooey) The Maryland Geocaching Society www.mdgps.net Quote Link to comment
+Huntforit Posted July 24, 2003 Share Posted July 24, 2003 Garmin Etrex Legend. I love it! I also have a Magellan GPS 2000 collecting dust. Quote Link to comment
+NeuroNomad Posted July 24, 2003 Share Posted July 24, 2003 Garmin eTrex Legend here. --------------------------------------------------------- Pardon me Sir, but there is a Wild GeoCache in this area. NeuroNomad & Sublonde's Page Quote Link to comment
+Possum Posse Posted July 24, 2003 Share Posted July 24, 2003 Magellan SporTrak Pro. Very happy with it. "Reputation is what men and women think of us; character is what God and angels know of us" - Thomas Paine Quote Link to comment
+sledgehampster Posted July 24, 2003 Share Posted July 24, 2003 Proudly using Magellan Map 330 running Firmware 4.0 and Basemap 1.10. MapSend TOPO 4.2c detail map. Quote Link to comment
+Technojunkie Posted July 24, 2003 Share Posted July 24, 2003 I use "ol' yeller" (Garmin Etrex Yellow)... Got it for work awhile back and just haven't seen a need to upgrade. It does what I want and helps me find caches just fine, thank you. Yeah, I'd love to have basemaps, and an integrated magnetic compass, and other cool bells and whistles, but you know - for geocaching this is sufficient. I'm always torn when purchasing equipment for field use between buying the best and then worrying that I'll screw it up or buying too little and then wishing I hadn't. When I bought this, it wasn't the least expensive model out - at the time the store had several other models that were a little less expensive (older, closeouts). I chose it by choosing a midrange model - not the cheapest, not the most expensive, but somewhere in between. I've been very happy with it all in all. My two cents worth! Tim KB5OGH Quote Link to comment
OuttaHand Posted July 24, 2003 Share Posted July 24, 2003 Rino 120 Backup is my Garmin 76. Both excellent. I like the maps of the Rino120 and the radio. Still waiting for that magical day when I actually see another cacher on my screen using the peer-to-peer positioning! Quote Link to comment
+Sir Cache-A-Lot Posted July 24, 2003 Share Posted July 24, 2003 I use the Magellan Companion for the Handspring Visor. It is nice to have the cache pages and hints as well as a calculator and everything together. The only thing I don't like about it is durability. If I drop it, I am done. If it is raining, I have to put it in a baggie. I hope to buy the SporTrak Pro in a few weeks. Some things are lost, some left behind. Some things are better left for someone else to find. Quote Link to comment
+Hiemdahl Posted July 24, 2003 Share Posted July 24, 2003 The Legend. Is there anything else? Quote Link to comment
+carleenp Posted July 24, 2003 Share Posted July 24, 2003 Magellan 315. Works fine for me. I'll probably upgrade at some point if the Legislature ever allows me a raise again! Quote Link to comment
GeoGecko Xtreme Team Posted July 24, 2003 Share Posted July 24, 2003 Magellan SporTrak Map...no other way to fly! Quote Link to comment
+CWL Posted July 24, 2003 Share Posted July 24, 2003 I'm using the Magellan Merdian Color. I just wish it had the functions of the Platnium as well as the color. A Electronic compass must really help. Quote Link to comment
+The Cache Raiders Posted July 24, 2003 Share Posted July 24, 2003 We have three gps' a geko201, a legend, and a venture. All of them are awesome! Drive It Like Ya Stole It! Zoom Zooom Zoooom!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment
+BluRock Posted July 24, 2003 Share Posted July 24, 2003 Using a Garmin III plus. Really like the base map that others may have, this makes it great for road trips. Not as user friendly for hiking though because of its size. Thinking of getting a Magellan for geocaching. BluRock Quote Link to comment
+timberlane74 & pumpkin Posted July 24, 2003 Share Posted July 24, 2003 Magellan Sport Trak Pro...6 months and I still haven't been disappointed.... Never say Never...Never say Always! Quote Link to comment
+sept1c_tank Posted July 24, 2003 Share Posted July 24, 2003 I'm using an antique--Garmin 12. It works quite well. I have thought about upgrading, but "the other 9 out of 10 voices in my head say don't do it!" ============="If it feels good...do it"============== **(the other 9 out of 10 voices in my head say: "Don't do it.")** . Quote Link to comment
+GeoBroke Posted July 24, 2003 Share Posted July 24, 2003 Magellan Sport Track Pro. Quote Link to comment
+Team Trout Posted July 24, 2003 Share Posted July 24, 2003 Basic Magellan Meridain GPS (Green) and MapSend Topo. I love it! The GPSr was cheap($99)and with the MapSend Topo($70) I got a $50 rebate. The SD memory card slot allows me to store tons of waypoints and maps. I keep a 256MB SD card in it. Works great everytime. Quote Link to comment
+Renegade Knight Posted July 24, 2003 Share Posted July 24, 2003 quote:Originally posted by Riverwind:Seems to me it would depend on what the VI is going to cost when it comes out...And also how much a used V is going for these days... It's just about a wash. If I just buy the software upgrade vs. sell the used V and buy the new V deluxe. Both are about 100 bucks overall. It's the VI which I've not even heard rumors about that might actually tempt me. Quote Link to comment
Team Kender Posted July 24, 2003 Share Posted July 24, 2003 Meridian Green with Mapsend Topo. I like that it works great for me so far. Team Kender - "The Sun is coming up!" "No, the horizon is going down." Quote Link to comment
+roasteroo Posted July 24, 2003 Share Posted July 24, 2003 Meri yellow and marine both outstanding units with mapsend topo and usa topo maps KARMA: Its everywhere you are going to be. Quote Link to comment
+dogastus Posted July 24, 2003 Share Posted July 24, 2003 Garmin Legend. I'm new to this game so don't have anything to compare it with. Works great, I love being able to record my tracks and then download to Fugawi so I can see where I've been! Dogastus. Quote Link to comment
+Family O Foxes Posted July 24, 2003 Share Posted July 24, 2003 We started out with the yellow eTrex. Worked great for us for over a year. The big joke in the family was, after we hit 100 we need to upgrade. Well that didn't happen. It wasn't until we couldn't find old yeller that we began to consider the upgrade. A friend lent us his Sport Trak Pro and we were hooked. Costco had a great package deal so we got it. Just before buying the Sport Trak, Mr. eTrex showed up. Mother-in-law "Stampin'Granny" is getting the yellow. Quote Link to comment
+rckdrummerr6969 Posted July 24, 2003 Share Posted July 24, 2003 Magellen Meridian Platinum did not know quite what I wanted so I got something that just about has it all... around $300- dadgum. Then went online and updated the software from 2.? to 4.02 for free online!!! Sweet! Quote Link to comment
+Paul Ag Posted July 24, 2003 Share Posted July 24, 2003 I have old faith etrex. I am about to upgrade to the Vista or legend. Ebay has the legend for 150 but I am worried about the mb issue. To Legend owners have you had a problem with only 8 mb of memory? Thanks I can explain it to you; but I can't make you understand it. Quote Link to comment
twoloosescrews Posted July 24, 2003 Share Posted July 24, 2003 Just the bare essentials: two decimal points and no pictures. A Magellan 300 "The three little sentences that will get you through life. Number one, 'Cover for me'. Number two, 'Oh, good idea boss'. Number three, 'It was like that when I got here'." Quote Link to comment
+Spzzmoose Posted July 24, 2003 Share Posted July 24, 2003 Cheapo yellow etrex...but not for long! Quote Link to comment
+BuckToothMoose Posted July 24, 2003 Share Posted July 24, 2003 I use a Meridian Gold, soon to be a platinum. Combined with MapSend, MapPoint, Pocket Queries, and my own utility, it is all I will ever need, and I am more than happy with the GPSr... Quote Link to comment
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