+SBPhishy Posted December 14, 2003 Share Posted December 14, 2003 I'm not looking to start any arguments. I'm just curious about what GPSr everyone uses. I haven't really seen any other threads about this and i was just wondering. I suppose you could also add whether you like it or not, or some small blurb. I use a Magellan SporTrac Map, and it's my first GPSr and i love it. Quote Link to comment
+JDan150 Posted December 14, 2003 Share Posted December 14, 2003 (edited) My wife and I have Geko 201, Etrex Legend, Gps V and an IQue. We also have three external antennas, and one reradiator. Will be getting the GPS 60C or CS when it comes out. Edited December 14, 2003 by JDan150 Quote Link to comment
Soar_Feat Posted December 14, 2003 Share Posted December 14, 2003 I use an old and trusty GARMIN 45 that I got off of Ebay for $50 ... It's a bit fussy, but it gets me to the caches within about 4ft. on a clear day. I'm still not so sure about it's performance on overcast days. Quote Link to comment
+Sparky-Watts Posted December 14, 2003 Share Posted December 14, 2003 I started with a Geko 101 and quickly upgraded to a Garmin eTrex Legend, and love it! blurb Is that small enough? Quote Link to comment
+garri Posted December 14, 2003 Share Posted December 14, 2003 I have a Magellan Sportrack Pro, i love it, the maps are more detailed than the extrex Vista of my father but sportrack Pro don't have an electronic compass Quote Link to comment
bnolan Posted December 15, 2003 Share Posted December 15, 2003 I use a Garmin III+ (there is a picture of it over to the left, which would be west if you have north up.) I have been hoping it would stop working ever since the V came out. Couldn't even kill it kayaking Hells Canyon. There is an interesting story about a certain 300 yard gap in the tracklog, but that would be off topic. Now that the 60C is coming out, I may have to resort to leaving my III+ on top of the car and driving off, but don't tell my wife. Quote Link to comment
compass_bearing_north Posted December 15, 2003 Share Posted December 15, 2003 Magellan Meridian Green Got it for $169 Serves me well! Quote Link to comment
Delaypat Posted December 15, 2003 Share Posted December 15, 2003 I use a Garmin III+ (there is a picture of it over to the left, which would be west if you have north up.) I have been hoping it would stop working ever since the V came out. Couldn't even kill it kayaking Hells Canyon. There is an interesting story about a certain 300 yard gap in the tracklog, but that would be off topic. Now that the 60C is coming out, I may have to resort to leaving my III+ on top of the car and driving off, but don't tell my wife. You can send it to me and I will take it off youre hands for ya! Delay Quote Link to comment
+Team BlackZ Posted December 15, 2003 Share Posted December 15, 2003 Garmin GPS V Does very well! Quote Link to comment
+gerper Posted December 15, 2003 Share Posted December 15, 2003 Garmin Vista. When I bought this, I thought it would have many features that I wouldn't need or use, but I'm glad I spent the extra $$'s, as I found that I do use them. I also just picked up a Palm Tungsten E as I am going to go paperless. Quote Link to comment
+gallahad Posted December 15, 2003 Share Posted December 15, 2003 Magellan Meridian Platinum... love it, even more after comparing it with its competition. Quote Link to comment
+NightPilot Posted December 15, 2003 Share Posted December 15, 2003 I have a Magellan Pioneer that I bought some years ago, and still carry in my flight bag, just in case. I also have a Radio Shack Digitraveler in the car for use with my Palm and Mapopolis, but for geocaching I have a Garmin eTrex Legend. Quote Link to comment
team_tar Posted December 15, 2003 Share Posted December 15, 2003 (edited) Topo, Acaro & Rospo exclusively use & recomend eTrexes A Yellow, a Legend and a Vista here. Guess we should ask Garmin money for sponsoring... Edited December 15, 2003 by team_tar Quote Link to comment
+Bozz Posted December 16, 2003 Share Posted December 16, 2003 I use a Garmin eTrex Legend w/Topo and Metroguide USA.... very nice setup! Would recommend it to anyone! Bozz Quote Link to comment
+EGMUNI Posted December 16, 2003 Share Posted December 16, 2003 I have a Garmin Etrex Vista and a Garmin Emap. A lot of nice features on the Vista, but I like the screen size on the Emap. Quote Link to comment
+Solar Max Posted December 16, 2003 Share Posted December 16, 2003 (edited) My Magellan Meridian Platinum is the cat's a**, and the backup eTrex Legend is a great handheld in the bush. Edited December 16, 2003 by marinerBC Quote Link to comment
+Desert_Warrior Posted December 16, 2003 Share Posted December 16, 2003 Garmin E-Trex Vista, but only until I get a read on the GPS-60CS Quote Link to comment
+Team Shibby Posted December 16, 2003 Share Posted December 16, 2003 I use the Garmin V and I love it but Im perty sure Ill be wanting a 60CS once they become available! I have been drooling since the word of its release!! The other half of my team recently purchased an eTrex Legend which he seems very happy with. Garmin all the way for our team! Kar of TS! Quote Link to comment
+Jeeters Posted December 16, 2003 Share Posted December 16, 2003 Magellan Sportrak Pro Quote Link to comment
+sagebrushgirl Posted December 16, 2003 Share Posted December 16, 2003 Magellan Meridian Green and a Platinum--ordered DirectRoute to use with the plat. Quote Link to comment
+apersson850 Posted December 17, 2003 Share Posted December 17, 2003 In car: Garmin iQue 3600. On foot: Garmin eTrex Vista. Quote Link to comment
OuttaHand Posted December 17, 2003 Share Posted December 17, 2003 I use an old and trusty GARMIN 45 that I got off of Ebay for $50 ... It's a bit fussy, but it gets me to the caches within about 4ft. on a clear day. I'm still not so sure about it's performance on overcast days. My first attempt to find a cache was with a Garmin 45. It could do NOTHING in ANY tree cover. I don't know how Soar_Feet can make the thing work! I then got a Garmin 76 which I used for an entire summer and found a bunch of caches with it. Bought a Rino 120 as soon as they came out about a year ago and have been using it since. VERY happy with the Rino120! Very good reception, good mapping, etc. etc. I'm a little disappointed that more people don't have them. I have yet to see another one appear on my map screen with the peer-to-peer positioning feature. I'm awfully tempted by the new Garmin 60 line. Think I'll wait a while until they're time-tested (and I can afford one!). Might pop for one for a Christmas present next year -- we'll see. Quote Link to comment
+ATC Dude Posted December 17, 2003 Share Posted December 17, 2003 We use the Garmin iQue 3600, and we love it! After reading all these posts, though, I am considering getting a cheaper one for walking with. I'd really hate to damage it! ATC Dude Quote Link to comment
dmj625 Posted December 17, 2003 Share Posted December 17, 2003 I have a Meridian Marine w/ BlueNav. I primarily use it for boating and fishing, and can't believe that I ever set foot in a boat without it. The marine charts are fantastic in my area. I am new to GeoCaching, so I will be interested to see how well I do looking for more precise locations... David Quote Link to comment
+-=(GEO)=- Posted December 17, 2003 Share Posted December 17, 2003 Magellan Meridian Platinum (Love it) & Gecko 201 for backup. Quote Link to comment
+MrPeabody Posted December 17, 2003 Share Posted December 17, 2003 I have only ever used a Garmin GPS III+ I will be switching to a GPSMAP 60CS as soon as it arrives. Quote Link to comment
+Right Wing Wacko Posted December 17, 2003 Share Posted December 17, 2003 I'm not looking to start any arguments. I'm just curious about what GPSr everyone uses. I started with a Garmin Rino120. It has served me well for close to 300 finds. However recently I aquired a new Garmin V and will never go back. I may leave the V in the car to do routing and take the rino into the field, but I will never go without autorouting again! I lust after a 60CS, but it was announced exactly a week after I got the V and cannot justify the purchase (to my XYL). Quote Link to comment
+FindUFindME Posted December 17, 2003 Share Posted December 17, 2003 Just one Rino user? That surprises me. I started with a Magellan GPS Companion but traded it in for my Rino 110. Works great AND I actually use the radio. Quote Link to comment
+Sidewinder_6 Posted December 17, 2003 Share Posted December 17, 2003 (edited) GARMIN GARMIN GARMIN! Started with a 12XL for military use in 2000 just before I went to Kosovo . Last year, after a few months of geocaching, I bought a Legend. I have no regrets about either. The 60cs looks really good for a future purchase and if I hear back that the performance is good, I'm sure I'll get one. I don't think I will part with the other two though - its always nice to have a back up to the back up Edited December 17, 2003 by 105mm Redleg Quote Link to comment
Vlad Posted December 17, 2003 Share Posted December 17, 2003 sp2610 in the car and gpsmap76s on foot and in aircraft. definitely planning to upgrade to the 60cs from the 76s when it comes out. i am wondering though - the 60cs appears to offer the same screen size as the etrex (within .1") - i wonder if there's a 76 series replacement coming this year with colour screen etc... decisions, decisions... Quote Link to comment
Ladyjaine Posted December 17, 2003 Share Posted December 17, 2003 Just got my first, a Garmin etrex Vista. I love hooking it up to my laptop when I'm in my truck, for a huge display I can read by glances, instead of risking my life peering at a teensy screen. Jean Quote Link to comment
+QuickKarl Posted December 17, 2003 Share Posted December 17, 2003 Im using my rino 120, untill i get my60cs i ordered. the 120 has always put me on the cache. Quote Link to comment
Henny Pa Posted December 18, 2003 Share Posted December 18, 2003 I have a Platinum and a Legend. Of the two I like the Platinum better. The reasons being: I can download maps on a SD card, bigger screen, more navigation screens and to me it's easier to work with the menus. The things I like about the Legend are its size and although it's a could be a possible problem in the future, I like the click stick. The antenna issue isn't that big of a deal to me because I use my GPSR's mostly on the water or in the woods during the fall and winter. However, during the times I use the GPS's in my vehicles or during the summer in the woods I have to give the better reception award to the Platinum. Quote Link to comment
+Thomas & Dingo Posted December 18, 2003 Share Posted December 18, 2003 Meri Plat myself, Like DW i am also waiting to see what the 60-cs is going to be like. Quote Link to comment
+sodajerk Posted December 18, 2003 Share Posted December 18, 2003 The only one I have ever used is Spor Trak Pro. It has a compass. Works for me. Jim Texas Geocaching Quote Link to comment
GlfWrVt Posted December 18, 2003 Share Posted December 18, 2003 Meri Plat here. upgraded from a yellow e-trex. [] Quote Link to comment
+mochalatte Posted December 18, 2003 Share Posted December 18, 2003 My first and only GPS is the 60CS. Err, will be the 60CS. It's preordered. Quote Link to comment
+Blaidd-Drwg Posted December 18, 2003 Share Posted December 18, 2003 Started out with a Garmin 12 that I had bought in 1999 or there abouts for exploring my own plot of land. Then in 2002, I bought an Etrex yellow because they were on sale. My office provided me with another Etrex yellow, when we deployed to the desert . And most recently, my wife gave me a Vista for our anniversary I still carry then all in my bag and when a non-caching muggle wants to try a cache, I have a GPSr for them to use. Also, having multiple GPSrs allows my wife to have one, when the team is hard at it. I like the inputs of the Vista best, but it seems to jump around more than the Etrex yellow. All in all, I use the Vista the most. Quote Link to comment
sheepdog43 Posted December 19, 2003 Share Posted December 19, 2003 Garmin Emap May now be considered an older unit, but I still like it. Quote Link to comment
+caveman2040 Posted December 19, 2003 Share Posted December 19, 2003 Garmen etrex I got from Marlboro miles Quote Link to comment
+phantom4099 Posted December 19, 2003 Share Posted December 19, 2003 (edited) I started out with a Magellan 315 back in Jun of 2000 (Still has it uses). I then upgraded to a map 330 (august 2001), but traded it off for a meridian gold (October of 2001-it was eventually upgraded to a platinum by Magellan). I have recently purchased a GPS V (October of 2003- main reason is the high resolution screen, and I also wanted to try a autorouting unit). I also have a Navman sleeve for my Ipaq. My Personal favorite unit is the 315 (you can drop kick that thing and it will still work). My next favorite would be the platinum, basically because of the sensors and the ability to use SD cards (and all that entails). Also mapsend topo & S&D appear to be more up-to-date for my region when compared to City Select 5.02 (I have screen shots). Wyatt W. Edited December 19, 2003 by phantom4099 Quote Link to comment
Neo_Geo Posted December 19, 2003 Share Posted December 19, 2003 I first bought a Legend and absolutely loved it until... I got MetroGuide 5! I fell in love with MG5 and found that the Legend's 8MB is pretty much insufficient for my needs. So, I learned about the eMap which allows up to 128MB of memory! That did the trick! I definitely use the eMap in the car, and the Legend for caching. I still love all of the Legend's features. Although the eMap's screen is larger, the Legend's resolution is MUCH nicer and all of the available data that can be displayed on the trip computer page is awesome! Also, when I travel on a plane, I always take the eMap because of its external antenna jack! I tried taking the Legend on a trip once and I pretty much had to hold it up to the window the whole time which was a real pain. The eMap with an external antenna (with suction mount) is a much better setup for traveling in the passenger cabin of an airliner. All in all, I have to say that I use the eMap more since I got it. Will I get a 60C when they come out? ABSOLUTELY!!! Seems to be the best of both worlds for me!! I will probably keep the eMap for backup. Quote Link to comment
+Quoddy Posted December 20, 2003 Share Posted December 20, 2003 I was always totally happy with my MeriColor. Now, with DirectRoute installed, it is truly a dual function GPSr. I will now only switch chips (to Topo) when going into the mountains/woods for at least a full day. Quote Link to comment
Bobthearch Posted December 20, 2003 Share Posted December 20, 2003 GPSMAP 76S. Can't beat it! you can find lots of older topics about this model discussing the features, pros, and cons. Best Wishes, Bob Quote Link to comment
+Rubberhead Posted December 21, 2003 Share Posted December 21, 2003 My handheld migration (all Garmins): GPS 38 => eTrex Camo => eTrex Mariner (basically a Venture) => eTrex Legend => eTrex Vista => GPSmap 60CS once available Fixed Mount GPS 128 => GPSmap 162 I've loved them all. Quote Link to comment
+gpsblake Posted December 21, 2003 Share Posted December 21, 2003 For about two more weeks - then probably going to the Sportrak Map but considering going for the Etrex Vista. I'd be happy with the Etrex yellow execpt I want a data cable now but with the data cable being so expensive, might as well treat myself to a new unit that comes with the cable. Quote Link to comment
+E = Mc2 Posted December 22, 2003 Share Posted December 22, 2003 I'd be happy with the Etrex yellow execpt I want a data cable now but with the data cable being so expensive.... Power/data cable on eBay for $17.55 or just the PC cable for $12.20 including shipping... I started with a MeriGreen that I got as a gift from my caching father (GMcSC). Ran across a eTrex camo in Wally World for $60 and thought I'd sell on eBay. Well, that didn't happen so I now use both at the same time. Each has it's advantages and they work well together. But if I had to keep only one... Quote Link to comment
+dave w Posted December 22, 2003 Share Posted December 22, 2003 Rino 120, great unit that would be better with removable memory Quote Link to comment
mikeh420 Posted December 22, 2003 Share Posted December 22, 2003 (edited) I have a Garmin eTrex Yellow, my 2nd GPS, which I like. My first was a Magellan GPS310, it's a great backup. Just got a bike handlebar mount for the eTrex. It was worth it. Edited December 22, 2003 by mikeh420 Quote Link to comment
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