GPS? What's the best one for Sleddin??

[DusterB]

Looking at getting a GPS unit so I don't get lost! (Search & Rescue isn't cheep!) Wondering what everyone's using and what units are good & bad. Thanks

 

[NoCoastNesse]

Garmin E-Trex Legend is what I use...great until the batteries freeze.

I need to figure out a way to hardwire it....

 

[adrenaline junkey]

I really like the garmin rhino 530 works great plus it gives you communication but there are lesser rhinos for everyone's budget

 

[cat08m8]

garmin rhino 530 the batt will last three days one charge but i always carry a back up in my inside coat pocket just incase works great have had no problems the nice thing is we all ride with them and i know with that model we can see eachothers location so that can help when we get split up...

 

[Polar Express]

We have the Garmin rhinos. We went with the 530 series, and they have a TON of features. The biggest reason we chose that product was the ability to 'pole' the positions of others in our group. We chose the 500 level because of the transmit wattage is much higher than the 100 series (I believe the 100 series is at 2 or 3 watts). But, even at the higher, 5-watt level, it's amazing just how short the communication distance can be! theres' no substitute for common sense, and paying attention!

 

[snowyo]

YEP ^^^^^What he said.

 

[Ex-Member]

Best GPS is the one you know how to use. The fanciest most expensive one won't do you any good if you're not familiar with it.

Power is another big thing, good battery life or hard-wire to the sled.