Wanting to get a GPS

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70 FJ40

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I am wanting to get a gps unit. I am completely lost however on what I need. So I thought I would try to get some advise here from fellow mudders as I think several of you would use yours for many of the same things that I will be using it for.

I want a mobile unit that I can use for geocaching.(I want to get into this with the wife and kids.) I would like one that I can use when I'm wheeling in the forest or out on the BLM, so something with lots of old roads on the maps. I will also be using it in the fall when hunting season comes around.

Any help pointing me in the right direction as well as how to use these for the things I am wanting to do would be great. Sorry if I seem completely ignorant.

Thanks
 
Garmin 62s is a good unit, maps are available for free. It looks like there is a 64s out now too. If you have a smartphone, chances are it will do most things you want. That's what I use most.
 
I'd go on garmin's site and compare the handheld units and figure out what features you want and also how much you want to spend. I think for geocaching you can't go wrong with the eTrex.
I know the eTrex, Oregon and the top of the line monterra all work with the GLONASS satellite system on top of the U.S. GPS satellites . Basically you can almost double your satellite count that your GPS sees.

Remember that an iPhone works pretty well as a GPS too as long as you have cel service.
 
iPad and iPhone both can work without data if you download MotionX. It allows you to download maps for offline use. You can even use other map sources such as USGA or Google terrain. Since I only have a wifi only iPad I use a stand alone bluetooth GPS receiver.
 
Mr Cimarron said:
iPad and iPhone both can work without data if you download MotionX. It allows you to download maps for offline use. You can even use other map sources such as USGA or Google terrain. Since I only have a wifi only iPad I use a stand alone bluetooth GPS receiver.
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I find myself switching to the iPad and Gaia GPS.
I have MotionX as well, and the map downloads are so agonizingly slow, it's not even funny anymore.
Compared to that, Gaia is a snap. Both apps allow import of trails/tracks in GPX format via e-mail, so I was able to move my trail inventory from MacGPS Pro to the iPad with no trouble.
 
ChaseTruck said:
I find myself switching to the iPad and Gaia GPS.
I have MotionX as well, and the map downloads are so agonizingly slow, it's not even funny anymore.
Compared to that, Gaia is a snap. Both apps allow import of trails/tracks in GPX format via e-mail, so I was able to move my trail inventory from MacGPS Pro to the iPad with no trouble.
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Yes downloads are slow as s*** especially if you forget before leaving home and have to do it on a sub par internet connection.
 
I use my android phone for geocaching now days. The c:geo app is pretty good and you can download and store caches that are in areas with no cell reception. My phone has a stand alone GPS function and even if I don't have maps I can use the heading mode to find a cache.

Still searching for the right GPS mobile unit.
 
Garmin 62, or the 64 which is an enhanced version of the 62. It has multiple modes, including Automotive and Geocaching.

I love mine, I can highly recommend it.
 
Thanks for the tips guys. I may look into an iPad mini. I like the idea of having a good dedicated GPS unit so I will also look into those Garmin units.
 
Have had a few great experiences with Gaia GPS on my iPhone 4 both on two feet and four wheels. They continue to make user friendly upgrades that create a great interface both on your handheld device and on the web. One of these days I'll have a mounted iPad mini running Gaia. For now, the 4 is doing the job.
 
So I have been doing some more checking into the different options. Does The GAIA GPA app work on your iPhone if you don't have any cell service?
 
Gaia is a good option but their data isn't perfect for 4x4 users. Downloading maps is easy enough, and they do allow you to import gpx & kml if you pre-build them prior to your trip.
 
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