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I'm looking into the 64 right now, but seeing that I could pick up the higher end 62 series (62s, 62st) for close to what the base 64 is going for. Is the 64 worth it? I'd like to stay under $300, so the 64s is also a possibility. It seems like the biggest difference to me is the 64 can use glonass satellites, but the 62 doesn't.
Great info, thanks!I have a Garmin 62s and I am very happy with it. This is my third Garmin and they all have been terrific. The(S) stands for storage The (T) stands for topo maps The (C) stands for camera The maps that come with the unit are 100k topo's. If you buy the Garmin topo's separately you will get 24k topo's which have more detail. I opted to use the free topo's from GPSFileDepot. The price is right and they meet my needs. You do need to know that the Garmin topo's are "routable"; the free ones are not. Routable topo's will send (route) you down streets like a regular automobile GPS. I have this GizzMoVest case for mine and it is terrific: http://www.amazon.com/62s-62st-GizzMoVest-LLC-Lanyard-Clip/dp/B005F79GDU Here are some great resources: http://www.gpsfiledepot.com/ http://forums.whirlpool.net.au/archive/2068173 http://www.gpsfiledepot.com/maps/view/53/ http://gpstracklog.com/handheld-gps-faqs
Great info, thanks!
I was pretty shocked when I just looked up the cost of garmin maps.
Tip for anyone with a 62/64 looking for a case to keep it from getting beat up when not in use: I figured out that my 62s fits into most glasses cases. I picked up a neoprene Chums "shade shelter" at basspro for like $9. It's a prefect fit and doesn't stand out as being an expensive GPS unit to prying eyes.
Get any decent handheld GPS, I like Garmin. Seriously though, make sure you know how to use a compass too, it may save your ass.
No love for the Delorme units? I'm very happy with mine.
Garmin is good product, although my experiance is limited to airplane avionics and their Garmin Pilot app.
In the backcountry, I use my Android tablet for this now, with a Topo app. Spare battery. Solar charger.
And a backup paper map and compass. Was just doing this last week in Yellowstone/SW Montana.
BTW, the Iridium GO! is a slick way to use your smart phone as a satellite phone. I rented one for the week, probably will buy one for hunting season.
No love for the Delorme units? I'm very happy with mine.
Have you tried syncing it with a computer so you can transfer your map data between Delorme and PC, with some editing being done on the PC? I have... it's extremely painful. Whoever designed this had no idea what he was doing. This is no problem with the Garmin units. It sucked so badly I gave it away to my sister in law, who didn't need to ever get it near a PC.
I have that Garmin 62* and have been very happy with it.