TNhunter
Well-Known Member
Garmin Etrex HCx
Coondog said:I have had several GPS units over the years and most did way more than I needed and some didn't do what I needed when I needed it. I use two GPS systems now and one is the Garmin Astro which track me and my dogs so neither one of us are ever lost. What I really want to share is the BUSHNELL BACKTRACK that just came out. They are so simple anyone can use one and they make finding your way back to the truck or to your stand so simple. They only store three marked locations and have two buttons to use. You can get one for less than $70 so there is never any need to be lost again.
http://www.conkeyshoundsupply.com/Backtrack.html
ewc said:gil-
Make your own custom maps for the garmin-
Do a search for garmin custom maps.
I made one for my area in Scott County that looks just like the 7.5 minute topos (1:24,000) with contours every 20'.
ewc said:Yep. Best of all (to me anyway) is its just like holding a 24,000 series topo in your hands.
Take a while to make. You have to pull data from several places, but its free and in the end, much better than anything else I've seen.
If you wanted, I think you can have contours set for whatever you like. I set mine for 20'.
Check out his website, it will show you map details and step-by-step instructions.