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Title: handheld gps Post by: johnyfz450 on September 20, 2006, 07:34:14 PM I was lookin at the explorier 200 anyone use one for onf or anywhere else just wondering what you use that works for trails.Thanks
Title: Re: handheld gps Post by: UncleRico on September 20, 2006, 08:03:39 PM I use the Garmin Marine
Remember to chose one with good battery life and/or battery saver function. I had the Garmin 101 and it went through batteries so fast that it wouldn't last the day. Here's a comparison chart that I found handy. http://www.pocketgpsworld.com/handheldcomparison.php Title: Re: handheld gps Post by: stacktester on September 20, 2006, 08:07:57 PM If you want something simple buy a Garmin Geko 101. You can go on Ebay and get one and also get the handlebar holder as well. Trust me, it's a simple piece. Here is a couple links to help.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Garmin-Geko-101-GPS-Receiver-New-In-Box_W0QQitemZ180029436946QQihZ008QQcategoryZ94869QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item180029436946 http://cgi.ebay.com/Garmin-Mount-Handlebar-Bracket-Geko_W0QQitemZ130018621979QQihZ003QQcategoryZ94869QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item130018621979 Title: Re: handheld gps Post by: stacktester on September 20, 2006, 08:12:59 PM I kind of agree that the 101 does go thru batteries quick but it will last all day. What I do is when we leave camp I mark that spot and then turn it off. Once I'm ready to return to camp I turn it on and navigate back. Who wants to watch a dumb arrow all day lol. I usually can go all weekend without changing batteries and then some if you do the above.
Title: Re: handheld gps Post by: johnyfz450 on September 20, 2006, 09:08:32 PM thanks for the fast replys
Title: handheld gps Post by: Bigscrb15 on September 20, 2006, 09:28:53 PM i have the explorist 500 and couldnt be any happier, great features and battery life.
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