Re: [Philmont]: GPS

I can't believe my post has had such a reaction! I did not intend to
suggest that any crew needs a GPS. The intent was that *IF* anyone was
interested in making a purchase of a GPS, I thought I found a good place. I
thought I was doing the Scout-like thing by passing along a resource.

On 4/5/06, srbscout@gmail.com <srbscout@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> I'll be coming to Philmont for the first time this summer as part of my
> Council contingent. I feel really lucky because my Council truly helps you
> to prepare. At one of our Adviser briefings, I was surprised that they were
> very progressive and recommended having at least 1 GPS on each crew; sort of
> the wave of the future.
>
> As a direct result of my Council's terrific presentation on the GPS, I
> decided to make the plunge and purchase one. It took me a while to find,
> not only the model that best suits me, but also the right dealer. Most
> discount, online dealers, are very happy to sell you the unit a reasonable
> price, but their support afterwards is very lacking.
>
> I have found a distributor who is really great. AdventureStation.com, out
> of Nevada. They spent a considerable amount of time on the phone with me
> answering all sorts of questions. They don't just sell the units; they know
> their stuff. Their prices also seemed to be among the lowest. They were
> very responsive to me as a Boy Scout.
>
> I have no relationship or affiliation with this dealer.
>
>

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Received on Wed Apr 5 21:04:25 2006