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creekster · 08-03-2006, 09:09 PM

I'm thinking about getting this one:

http://www.garmin.com/products/etrexLegendcx/

Any comments or alternatives that anyone thinks I should consider?

Main use hiking; occasional use in vehicle or on bike (you can buy windshield mount and handlebar mount).

livecoug · 08-03-2006, 09:27 PM

it depends on your requirements.. do you require fantastic accuracy? if so, than you need a uber expensive unit.. if you want durability and portablility and don't mind a lack of perfect accuracy (3-6 feet off), then that will be perfect.. usually all GPS units in that price range or less are going to be the same accuracy wise. We have a trimble unit at work that was probably 10k bucks, but has killer accuracy.

Surfah · 08-05-2006, 01:35 AM

I have both the Vista and Legend. They are perfect for the day trip, geocaching, or even a road trip. I'd upgrade the memory cards though to be able to load all of the necessary maps for a significant road trip but it is well worth it. You can search streets, cities, set waypoints, etc. It will even tell you what amenities are available at each exit off of a freeway which is especially helpful for me as I drive a diesel truck. I have the Steetpilot c330 that I use for the road now but the Vista and Legend are very easy to navigate. I pack one with me whenever I hike and board out of bounds like at Aspen Grove for example.

creekster · 08-06-2006, 09:09 PM

Well boys and girls, thanks for the input over time into boots, GPS etc. My daughter and I leave tomorrow for our stake's girls camp. This is a real camp, and very enjoyable. There is a base camp and all girls start there and then the girls go out for hikes of various lengths. We will be going on a 16 mile roundtrip 3 day hike. plus 3 days in base camp. No tents, no cabins just us and the great outdoors. Should be fun. No web access, so I'll see you later.

08-03-2006, 09:09 PM	#1
creekster Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: the far corner of my mind Posts: 8,711	ANy comments on this GPS unit? I'm thinking about getting this one: http://www.garmin.com/products/etrexLegendcx/ Any comments or alternatives that anyone thinks I should consider? Main use hiking; occasional use in vehicle or on bike (you can buy windshield mount and handlebar mount). __________________ Sorry for th e tpyos.

08-05-2006, 01:35 AM	#3
Surfah Master Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: F'burg, VA Posts: 3,211	I have both the Vista and Legend. They are perfect for the day trip, geocaching, or even a road trip. I'd upgrade the memory cards though to be able to load all of the necessary maps for a significant road trip but it is well worth it. You can search streets, cities, set waypoints, etc. It will even tell you what amenities are available at each exit off of a freeway which is especially helpful for me as I drive a diesel truck. I have the Steetpilot c330 that I use for the road now but the Vista and Legend are very easy to navigate. I pack one with me whenever I hike and board out of bounds like at Aspen Grove for example. __________________ Ernie Johnson: "Auburn is a pretty good school. To graduate from there I suppose you really need to work hard and put forth maximum effort." Charles Barkley: "20 pts and 10 rebounds will get you through also!"

08-06-2006, 09:09 PM	#4
creekster Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: the far corner of my mind Posts: 8,711	OFF to Camp Well boys and girls, thanks for the input over time into boots, GPS etc. My daughter and I leave tomorrow for our stake's girls camp. This is a real camp, and very enjoyable. There is a base camp and all girls start there and then the girls go out for hikes of various lengths. We will be going on a 16 mile roundtrip 3 day hike. plus 3 days in base camp. No tents, no cabins just us and the great outdoors. Should be fun. No web access, so I'll see you later. __________________ Sorry for th e tpyos.

08-03-2006, 09:27 PM	#2
livecoug Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 1,176	it depends on your requirements.. do you require fantastic accuracy? if so, than you need a uber expensive unit.. if you want durability and portablility and don't mind a lack of perfect accuracy (3-6 feet off), then that will be perfect.. usually all GPS units in that price range or less are going to be the same accuracy wise. We have a trimble unit at work that was probably 10k bucks, but has killer accuracy.