So which GPS and software are you using??

I have all Lowrance products but I am getting ready to migrate to Garmin I beleive. Probably going to get a Garmin 276C. But might get a Nuvi 500.

Garmin 60CSX
Topo 100k
City Nav 2010
Mapsourse on the Cumputer
Various free topos from the interweb
Ram Mount

Garmin Rino 530 and mapsource, have had it well over 2 years and I'm still learning how to use it.

Everything looks great on a computer screen but when you're trying to view it on a 2x2 screen it's a whole different story. I think I have it just about licked though.

Folks, throw the prices in on what you got too and where you purchased it. Might help others get a better deal.

Garmin 60 CSX $299 (color)
Saw it at Bestbuy for $239 2 months ago (B&W)
http://www.thegpsstore.com/ This is a North Carolina based company.

Garmin etrex vista. (300.00 4 years ago.) mapsource topo.(100.00 4 years ago. I have not used it in about a year. I am very satisfied with it.

Great info. guys... Keep it coming!!

I have a Garmin GPSmap 378 with mapsource Topo maps as well as mapsource bluecharts for the boat. Get a GARMIN and

Garmin 60csx
various free topo maps found on the net
Ram mount

Its a great GPS that uses AA batteries or you can plug it into 12volt. Battery live is LONG too!

Hope to pick up a Garmin this week.

Here's what i use...

The Sun (priceless)
The Horizon (acheiveable)
The Moon (market price for cheese)
The Guy leadin' me around (6 Pack)

BTW, I'm lost right now, HELP.

Garmin 60CSx ~ $249 Bass Pro Shop 2 1/2 years ago
Garmin MapSource on DeskTop at home & LapTop for traveling.

Ram Mounts from GPSCity.com for the truck, ATV, sport quad
and RZR including rollbar and suction cup camcorder mounts.

jesse67, you know how to save a buck, don't you.

Is anyone using an Iphone for maps? There are several different apps you can download for those and I'm just curious how well they work. I have motionx gps on mine but haven't bought a mount or really been anywhere to use it yet.

I have a Garmin 530HCx site to store from Wallyworld.
I have two ram mounts one larger one on the left cage above the steering wheel. and a smaller mount from my grizzly on the T-handle.
I have Mapsource and several other programs including HFM.
Not sure how much $ b/c it was a Christmas gift, but I think it was around $350.
I like this unit because it also has a two way radio and if you get seperated from the group it also has a polling feature that relays your position if you enable the feature.
I can also recieve gps tracks from others then download them into my computer, personalize them if I choose and then upload them to my gps.
I did learn a few lessons at Thanksgiving....don't filter a long track lower than 500 points or you may not have enough points left to follow the track...but it will be close.

The best gps IMO is just to follow Bobby D.

Again, great info... Keep it coming....

Who needs a GPS I will get around to getting one some day

I said that for a long time too but I go off too far now and it really helps you find a shorter way back. I just get a little bored riding the same stuff.

ive got the nuvi. it works good for me, i like the trip log. you dont have to worry about going down trails you dont know. if it ever quit on me i would be screwed though!

i have a garmin etrex that i have used once at the wagon wheel following bobby but i dont think there is anyway to put them on the computer.

launch22 wrote:

ive got the nuvi. it works good for me, i like the trip log. you dont have to worry about going down trails you dont know. if it ever quit on me i would be screwed though!

Launch22 , Which Nuvi you have? Mine is a 255W and I was wondering if I can download trail maps to it. I also have a Legend Etrex but I like the larger screen of the nuvi.

Steve

lowrance 540 in the rhino. I think i will use an iway or xog in the rzr.
also using the lowrance topo maps

At work i use the Garmin 76CSX ($299) and my personal are the Garmin Rhino 130s. Both are loaded with Garmin Mapsource Topos. Used the Rhino for 96 mile ride today in all terrains and covers and worked GREAT!!!! Also, the 130s have a built in Radio to talk to other riders, and can located each other in case of getting seperated. They are great if you have hunting partners.

Jesse67 wrote:

Here's what i use...

The Sun (priceless)
The Horizon (acheiveable)
The Moon (market price for cheese)
The Guy leadin' me around (6 Pack)

BTW, I'm lost right now, HELP.

LOL, mine too

simoniz wrote:

I have all Lowrance products but I am getting ready to migrate to Garmin I beleive. Probably going to get a Garmin 276C. But might get a Nuvi 500.

Which Lowrance unit are you using?

I was using a Lowrance Expedition Hand held and then the Lowrance EOG. I made the switch to Garman (Oregan 400) and Map Source software. Love it!!

I have the nuvi 500, and love it

ok i read through most of this. still is hard to make a decision.


whats the easiest to use? i just want a simple water proof/resitant gps, that i can go riding with and be able to find my way back out.

id like to be able to posibly record and upload the maps for later use as well.

im brand new to the gps world. ive used basic navigation in the truck, but thats about it.

I have the Garmin 62st. It does a good job tracking where we have been and is pretty easy on batteries.

Whatever came with my nuvi is what I'm using. Works good!