Re: [Philmont]: GPS

In my opinion, get the GPS and the trekking poles for yourself (the adult).

The younger guys won't need the trekking poles nor use them like adults will. The GPS, if you have loaded in the waypoint for your destination into your GPS, is a very useful tool in addition to the map & compass. Our Troop has begun a Philmont waypoint database at http://home.comcast.net/~445philmont/philmontwaypoints.htm. You can download the entire list and load up to your GPS - saves a lot of button pushing (your GPS must have a serial or USB cable to hook up to the computer for this to work). I am very much a light weight backpacking fanatic and agree with the other posts, but since purchasing my GPS (after my Philmont adventure in 2002), I've backpacked about 100 miles and have had the GPS with me and on the entire time. I wouldn't think of going out without it.

Shane Hoffman
Philmont 81/84/00/02/05
ASM Troop 445
www.troop445.org
SHoffman@troop445.org

  ----- Original Message -----
  From: Mick Meyer
  To: Multiple recipients of list philmont
  Sent: Saturday, January 03, 2004 1:54 PM
  Subject: [Philmont]: GPS

  Hi:

  Costco has Magellan GPS units for $198. Is this a good investment for Philmont? Or should I instead spend the money as a down payment on trekking poles for two Scouts and one adult? The Scouts enjoy using the GPS in a real-life situation. Seems like a good teaching opportunity.

  Best regards for 2004

  Mick Meyer

  Tidewater Council

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Received on Sun Jan 4 05:50:23 2004