Rick (VA) Posted September 6, 2017 Share Posted September 6, 2017 I have a pretty good sense of direction and have a compass, but don't want to be that "56 year-old father of two lost in the GWNF" on the local news so looking for something simple and inexpensive primarily to find my way back my vehicle. Bushnell has one for around $50 with 3 way-points, but it has mixed reviews. Recommendations? Thanks. Link to post Share on other sites
WPG Gizmo Posted September 6, 2017 Share Posted September 6, 2017 One of the low end Garmins are better than the Bushnells. Look at the Etrex 10 they can be had for under $100 http://g.factoryoutletstore.com/details/41500/garmin-etrex10.html?category_id=31188&catalogitemid=42012 Link to post Share on other sites
mister grouse Posted September 6, 2017 Share Posted September 6, 2017 If you just want to know where the truck is the bushnell is the ticket Link to post Share on other sites
tut Posted September 6, 2017 Share Posted September 6, 2017 I did some GPS training last year with some really inexperienced folks and the Etrex 10 worked out really well. Pretty much bombproof. You can mark various waypoints and then go back to them etc. Its pretty intuitive. Link to post Share on other sites
Remo Posted September 7, 2017 Share Posted September 7, 2017 1 hour ago, tut said: I did some GPS training last year with some really inexperienced folks and the Etrex 10 worked out really well. Pretty much bombproof. You can mark various waypoints and then go back to them etc. Its pretty intuitive. I've had one of these yellow Etrex since before they were the "10" model. It has been flawless. I first used it to mark large rocks at ground level when combining beans, and then for my ice fishing holes. Just keep an eye on your battery level and a couple spares in your vest. Link to post Share on other sites
Marc Posted September 7, 2017 Share Posted September 7, 2017 Do you have a smartphone in your pocket already? If so, an inexpensive route is to get an app like Locus Map Pro. Link to post Share on other sites
tut Posted September 7, 2017 Share Posted September 7, 2017 9 hours ago, Marc said: Do you have a smartphone in your pocket already? If so, an inexpensive route is to get an app like Locus Map Pro. I agree 100 percent. However, most of the places I end up wandering into don't have cell phone coverage. Link to post Share on other sites
max2 Posted September 7, 2017 Share Posted September 7, 2017 I have used the back track 5 for yrs & it has never let us down. Sometimes the cursor would float and I would adjust by walking down the feet to my waypoint and it was always spot on. Simple to use . Link to post Share on other sites
Marc Posted September 7, 2017 Share Posted September 7, 2017 1 hour ago, tut said: I agree 100 percent. However, most of the places I end up wandering into don't have cell phone coverage. Many new smartphones have a built in GPS that does not need cell coverage, and with an app like Locus Map Pro you can download topo maps to use offline on your phone. Link to post Share on other sites
Rick (VA) Posted September 7, 2017 Author Share Posted September 7, 2017 Thanks, guys. I do have a smart phone, but it seems like the battery is always low when I really need it so will also look further at the Bushnell and Etrex. Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted September 8, 2017 Share Posted September 8, 2017 Definitely Garmin. I've been very happy with everything Garmin I've had. Link to post Share on other sites
Clueless1 Posted September 11, 2017 Share Posted September 11, 2017 Used an etrex 20 (I think?, may have been 30) on my last trip out west. Worked great. We ended up using it more during the week than my friends high end thing that crapped out on day two. I'm a techno dropout so if I could use it anyone can. Link to post Share on other sites
max2 Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 14 hours ago, Clueless1 said: Used an etrex 20 (I think?, may have been 30) on my last trip out west. Worked great. We ended up using it more during the week than my friends high end thing that crapped out on day two. I'm a techno dropout so if I could use it anyone can. It suck's when equipment shit's the bed...... Link to post Share on other sites
Fire Marshal Bill Posted September 13, 2017 Share Posted September 13, 2017 Amozon has the etrex 10 for $ 85.90 with free shipping if you are a prime member. Link to post Share on other sites
boutdoors4 Posted September 13, 2017 Share Posted September 13, 2017 If I wasn't too sure about liking a GPS or not I would still invest in a model that has the chip capabilities. The Onx app for you phone has gotten mixed reviews that you can check out in tis website https://onyourownadventures.com/hunttalk/forumdisplay.php?380-Other-Product-and-Gear They also have other good info. Robert Link to post Share on other sites
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