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Please state brand and model. Thanks.

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delorme earthmate pn 30 -best ive ever had
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Garmin GPS60 cSX (I think the new model is 62)


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https://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?cID=161&pID=309

Is it this one Brad?

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This is the one Im talking about

https://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?pID=310


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People seemed to like Brad's choice in GPSs in the past. Probably the way to go. Jk Brad, that was phucked up what they did to ya.

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I use the Lowrance I-finder Hunt. I'm really pleased with it.

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Hey -- they sent it back -- LOL


Somehow I have ended up with 3 of them -- LOL


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Garmin GPS60 cSX

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Lowrance I -finder H2Oc just carry extra batteries if u plan to use it for more than a day

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just got the lowrance elite 5 base it is a gps , fish finder epoxyed trans. in the boat 5" screen cost 481 shipped to my door from hodges marine still have a garmin 78 color love the bigger screen

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I'm running a Lowrance HDS-5. I love it.

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Good, i guess. I've left it on overnight at the camp and had no problems cranking the boat up in the morning.

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Garmin has always worked well for me and been user friendly.

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Ive got the Garmin GPS60 Csx and like it alot. Very user friendly. Got to play with my buddies new GPS62 Csx and its the cats ass and battery life is very good as well.

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Garmin rhino 530. Have your buddies buy them to and you have a way to communicate. They have built in 2 way radios.

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Love it. use it for the boat, hunting and just driving in the car. I had a buddy who last his in the mountain and we went back 12 hours later and we were able to locate it under 8" of snow. They are the best thing and walmart has them on sale right now for $350 and free shipping.

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just got the lowrance HdS-8 once I get it installed i'll post a review for you. I have used lowrance and garmin all my life both are good companies just. They both have thier own features that can tailer to your needs depending on what you want.

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Apple iPhone Google Earth.

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Iphone - GPS MotionX (has both quad and aerial maps(that can be downloaded to phone)

$100 Garmin Etrax (good cheap unit, but I have dropped to many times)

Garmin 76csx (need to load the local quads) - locks in very quick and average screen size

I am liking the GPS MotionX app. Works really well when you have cell service.


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Garvin Oregon 400 touch screen simplest to use period.

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The problem with an iPhone down here is there are some places once you get out there you don't have a signal


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Motion x drians an iPhone battery fast!!! But is deffinately a good app.

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I have the garmin 565 with blue charts loaded in it, bought it for my bay boat but then I bought another bracket and power cord so I can use it in both boats just don't have a transducer in my duck boat. This thing is way more features than I know how or will every learn how to use.

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So it has been a year since I posted this thread. Just wanted to do a bump and see if ya'll are using anything different this year?? Make and model again please.

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I have the Garmin Etrex and it is extremely difficult for me to use. Will I have issues using the above mentioned Garmin models?

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No. The garmin software is very user friendly

Im still using the 60csx


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I've used an eTrex for close to 3 years now and it is an aggravating sob, but i only use it to mark locations that I want to get back to. MOST of the time I remember where I'm at and where I'm going...

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I agree, stay away from the etrex; you have to know where you're going cuz that sumbiatch is as reliable as a magic 8 ball
After my experiences with this unit and my garmin road gps I am looking hard at the delormes

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Haves used a Garmin 60csx for a few years and happy with it but just recently heard about the Delorme products and very tempted to make a switch...


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