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Posted by redpatch5 on April 12, 2008 at 1:14:08 am EDT
In reply to Looking for new GPS Leaning toward eTrex Vista or Legend posted by WISam on April 11, 2008 at 11:35:14 pm EDT

Hello WISam, as you can see I am new to this. I would choose a GPS with a capability to down load maps (if you could afford it). As well as make sure you have a map and compass.
I have an old Garmin Etrex Legend, nice but not great. On a winter camp this year we had a map capable unit that impressed me mightely with the detailed map shown. We used it as a reference tool when choosing whether to climb a ridge or go around it. It was quicker that finding the Topo/then finding our position, ect. ect. With base maps and other software you can really preplan/set up your GPS with Info. As for carry storage, pockets work great. The guy dangled his on a lanyard tied to his pack, no problems. As for Batteries and cold weather set in unit and a spare set worked great for the week. Location of camp Strathconna Park, 14 Feet snow base, -10C-0C Temp.range, Mixed bag of weather. 4 days of camp life. 4km from nearest road/people. Snowshoed in/out. No performance problems with GPS. Great experiance camping and new friends. I bought the same type of GPS. Glad I did.

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