Re: [Philmont]: GPS units

On Thu, Jul 24, 2003 at 12:52:07PM -0500, Donnie Scoggin wrote:
> The 2 models I have been considering are the Garmin eTex legend and
> the Garmin map76

I don't have any experience with either of those models. I use a Magellan
Meridian Platinum. Backpacker Magazine picked the Magellan SportTrack Pro
as their editors pick. It's light, has an 11hr battery life, and a good amount
of memory. I picked the Meridian Plat because it uses SanDsik Memory cards,
is listed as having also an 11hr battery life (though I've tested it at 9hr)
and is also light.

I used to have a Garmin, and they make good units. I have a comittee member
who has a eTrex series Garmin. He loves it.

As a side note, I've been using my Magellan with rechargable batteries
and get about 7hrs out of a set of two batteries. I also have a solar
charger that charges 4 batteries in about 7 hours. That's how I plan on
using this unit at philmont. Take 8 batteries, have two sets in charger,
one in the unit, and one in reserve.

and before someone spouts off that I'd better hope I don't run into
cloudy days or I'll be screwed, let me add that I'm also very aept with
map and compass. But none of that matters as I won't tell my crew where to
go at philmont unless it becomes a safety issue. I'll be on vacation.

-- 
Rob
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