What Garmin Do You Own?

[scottf]

Waiting for my very first GPSr - will be getting a 60C very soon!!

Can't wait

[+nvrlost]

I had been using an old Palm IIIc with a NavMan attachable receiver. It sucked! Constant software freezes and the GPSr was very unreliable.

 

Now I have a Garmin iQue 3600 and it rocks. The maps are extremely accurate (it is a Garmin), the features are handy, and the ability to install Palm apps is very good for geocaching. I use cacheMate to load and catalog .gpx files and the companion cacheNav for pinpointing caches. The WAAS enabled system is so accurate it is amazing. I do have to use an external antenna while in the Jeep because the verticle windshield tends to cause poor signals, but in my wifes Ford Explorer it works great with the built-in antenna. Don't bother paying Garmin $100 for an external antenna. All you need is a 3.5volt or 5volt (either will work) active antenna with MCX connector. Lots of companies make them and you can pick one up on eBay for less than $80.

[koz]

started w/ancient navigator, switched to geko 101...works for me!

[The Splorin' Willises]

The Venture.

[+hwyman]

My Vista just got shipped today. It will be the backup to my MeriPlat (i.e. receiver non grata).

[+Garmin Guy]

Had a Legend for 3 years...great....had 60C for 10 days...great but decided to go for 60CS with altimeter...barometer.....very happy! Just need City Select and that will be me for a few years until something comes along that will do the dishes as well

[tsk]

Trusty ol' Etrex yellow. For the purists (cheapskates) who believe built-in barometers, magnetic compasses and WAAS enabling is cheating. Plus it goes more than twice as far on a set of batteries than an Etrex Vista.

[Phoenix2001]

I started with a Garmin 38 when it first came out and no longer have it.

Then got a 12XL followed by a hardware upgrade to it.

I still have the 12XL and added a Venture in Aug. 2001.

Picked up a GPS 76 in Dec. 2001 and added a GPSmap 76 in Dec. 2002.

(I use two receivers to help with accuracy mapping trails).

I keep the Venture as a backup and for use on bike handlebars.

I'm waiting for a higher res. and slightly larger color screen in a 76C version.

[+Searching_ut]

Garmin units I currently own are GIII+, Legend, Vista C, Forerunner.

 

I officially don't own any Magellan units anymore as I gave both of the sportrak maps to the (Adult) kids, along with the topo software I had for those units. (They let me borrow them if I really want to check something out ) My vehicle navigation is with a globalsat BC 307 CF unit and a Dell axim PDA running mapopolis software.

[peter]

Two eMaps (daughter has one at college) and a 45XL. Previously had a GPS12 and a III+.

[+yogiabb]

I'm on my second GPS 12. I got my first one in the late 1990's sometime. Dropped it and broke it this past August. Shipped it and $59 off to Garmin and they sent me another. It works just fine for what I do.

[+AeroMechAZ]

A relative newbie, here - I have the Garmin eTrex (basic, yellow case) - it's all I could afford at the time, but I like even what few features it has (compared to the more expensive models).

 

I wouldn't mind having downloadability of maps, etc., but for now, since I'm just starting out with this game, it'll do. Just FYI, my son, ("Waterboss") got me into this game - I haven't found anything yet, but it looks interesting enough.

 

Mike_B

[+jackmoff]

Garmin Etrex Vista, had it 2 months and love it.

[+Firehouse16]

I thought they only made the 60CS, every cachers dream! I've gotten quite a few cachers to buy one, I should work for Magellan! I'm also converting some Magellan users over. When they see what I can do with the 60CS they're sold pretty quickly.

 

But unfortunatelty I caches so hard in the last 2 months, 500 finds (200 in the last 2 weeks), I wore my 60CS out. So now I'm having to regress to my Legend, umm, I forgot how to use it

Edited September 27, 2004 by Firehouse16

[MeisterCrew]

I received my eTrex Vista about 2 weeks ago as an anniversary present. I had not had one prior to that. My wife got me one because I regularly take the kids on hikes on the weekends. I stumbled upon Geocaching by accident on the internet and that has put my new GPS to hard use. Since I got it, we have been out about 5 times searching. It's amazing how many caches there are out there!

[gambit32]

I'm a current user of a Geko 201 since its release, upgrading from a standard eTrex (yellow) from its release. Garmin++

[+Hi-Tek]

I have a Legend, an iQue and a 60CS.

 

I started off with the Legend, then got the iQue for navigating to caches, then got the 60CS. The Legend has rarely been turned on since I received the 60CS but I always take it with me 'just in case'.

[+KC0GRN]

I've had a Rino 130 since May, and it's worked like a charm ever since. Yes it doesn't have all the bells and whistles of a 60CS, but I compensate for the lack on my PDA and maps.

 

I do like that it has the built in 2-way radio, compass, and the weather radio. Someday I may purchase the mapping software, but haven't had a dire need to yet.

[+myarch]

For me - Rino 120 and GPSMap76s.

For my daughter when she is along for the hunt - Rino 110.

I still have and use every once and awhile my GPS 12.

[Duggie]

Garmin Rino 120 with Metroguide software.

[+Upstate NY Geocacher]

I own a Garmin GPSMAP 76S for geocaching and having great success with it.

I also have a Garmin StreetPilot 2610 for traveling. Jim

[jmason4531]

Garmin Legend since May and 60C since last week. With the arrival of the 60C, the Legend will go on the chopping block.

 

Jeff

[CenTexDodger]

I got a 60cs in April or May. For about 2 years prior to that I had an eMap. I sold the eMap to one of my wife's coworker's husband.

 

I love the 60cs, love it! love it! love it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

(if you can't tell, i really like it)

[+outragis]

I use a GPS 72.

 

Now I am starting to wander if I am the only one using one of these.

[EJDischer]

I just picked up a Garmin GPSMAP 76CS. My first GPS! I like the thing although I must say for a newbie it's a little complicated.

 

EJD

[+Nero]

I have a Etrex Legend which is in my car for my APRS setup, or as a backup..

 

and my primary gps is now a Etrex Vista, yes battery life sucks, but thats what rechargables are for.

[+Tread-n-Lightly]

60CS . . . LOVE IT!!

 

 

W5TTX

[+choude]

• 
   
   
  
• eMap since April 2001. Love it. Lost it somewhere in my garage
   
   
  

 

Set a waypoint for your garage, get a cache approved, and set us loose on finding your beloved GPSr

Edited October 1, 2004 by choude

[+spraay]

I have two Garmin GPSrs:

 

GPS III Plus (main vehicle nav)

eTrex Vista (main geogache nav)

 

I am considering one of the following for new vehicle nav:

 

Garmin GPS V

Garmin Quest

 

Cheers!

Spraay

[+k7-wave]

Garmin GPS III (refurbished) unit. My one and only GPSr. Got it in December 2002, found 1000 caches with it and it still works like new.

Someday I'll treat myself to a 60CS but I dont feel a pressing need to upgrade for the time being.

[+lakedawgs]

60C

eTrex Yellow

[+Team Trout]

60cs & 76cs

[+Dawgies]

Started with a Garmin 12, then an eTrex, then the Legend, and then the V. Still have, and use, the 12 and V.

 

The more I read about the 60cs the more I think I need another fix!

[vr12]

Vista -> 60CS

[+Monkeybrad]

12

V

Rino 110

Legend

Geko 301

iQue

 

plus an earthmate usb gpsr for the laptop

[Neo_Geo]

First: Legend - found that 8MB wasn't enough when using MetroGuide maps

 

Second: eMap - With the removable 128MB Data Card, I had the storage I needed for the MetroGuide maps. I still wasn't completely happy because the eMap lacks a lot of the nice features that the Legend has.

 

Third: GPSMAP 60C - A VERY happy medium between the two units with some nice added benefits as well. Gosh, that color shurr is purrdy! And autorouting is Da Bomb!!! (Once you've done autorouting, you'll never go back!!!) Geocaching mode, games, calculator, alarm clock - they're all pudding on the frosting - but nice to have!

 

I would've bought a GPSMAP 76C If I'd known they were coming out before I bought my 60, simply for the additional memory. But there's never been a time when my 60 couldn't do what needed to be done. There's only been one time when I've had to save my map sets to make room for different maps. No biggie, Iggy! Just download the maps, tracks, routes and waypoints to a file, and upload the different maps. With the USB port, it only takes a few minutes to do it all.

[ZeissMan]

I have a Venture. Glad I got it for free. Looking to upgrade, but cannot decide on where to go. Any suggestions?

[Hoo Noze]

I have one of first Etrex units ( yellow with software ver 2.07 ) I use to backpacking / on my boat /on my cycle / and more. I use rechargable batterys and like how cheap it is to use.

It has taken alot of abuse (water / vibration / heat / ect.) and I have polished the screen to remove scratches more times then I can remember. I don't need an upgrade to color,maps,or whatever.

[bluebirdgirl]

I used an GPS III+ at work (to mark nest boxes, mostly) for a couple of years & got my own eTrex Legend this summer (mostly for the same stuff, since there were too many people & not enough units). I'm kind of a Luddite, tho -- I don't need color, i don't need driving directions, i don't want games. It *is* cute & blue & sparkly. :-) I will be getting the topo map software, tho.

[+VisionQuest220]

I have a Quest and it's great! I'm looking for a device that will be better for outdoor use and so far the eMap has my attention. I'm going to look into a 60C or 60CS before making a final decision. (I have to admit that I love the color screen and don't want to settle for grayscale.)

[+WxGuesser]

currently own:

 

garmin foretrex201 (hence the name)

 

and

 

garmin etrex "yellow guy"

 

going to buy a good one when i get back to the states where I can use all the cool software and extra gadgets..

[+JHutch]

Used Garmin ETrex Legend for about a year (very nice) - upgraded about 6 months ago to 60C (luv it!).

[+newbee]

Started with a legend loved it . Going on vacation to germany need more map space. bought a vista , sold the legend to my dad . bought a 2 legend(of very cheep on ebay). wife found out that I had two untis . Just found out about the Vista "c" sold my legend and vista to (+ had a little extra ) pay for my "C" I have had the "C" for 2 days love the color

[+Dynamic Duet]

etrex Legend - blue

[+Worf's Pack]

I have a garmin 38 mounted on my dash. In case my car gets broken into . Yellow etrex I bought used over 2 years for 60 bucks I gave my 9 year old

geko 201 I'm giving my 7 year old on sat.

And I use a 60cs which I bought about 3 months ago.

[+grandpadave]

GPS 45...don't want to take the challenge out of the hunt!

[+Medic005]

I've had a GPS III Plus for about two years, great in the car for those long trips. I've been thinking about getting a Legend for caching, maybe santa will bring me one for xmas.

[+nonnipoppy]

We started with a 12 many years ago.

 

Then bought a III that we used to find 600+ caches.

 

Last March we got a 60CS. And we really like autorouting most of the time.

[+TrailGators]

I've used a Legend for two years. It was only $150 and it has been great! Still waiting to see what new stuff will come out but will probably end up switching to a 60CS. They are down under $400 now ($500 with software).

[+Athiker & Son]

I have both a Legend and Venture. Looking to upgrade to a Vista soon though.