Re: GPS Units
Hi Josh,
We've owned a couple of Garmin Rinos over the years, and they are fantastic. There is a 2way radio in the unit which makes it quite a bit heavier...
Shannon 2012-03-06 22:12:05 #68489
Re: GPS Units
my garmin experience is limited to two units. the etrex is cheapest, good for finding your way back to your vehicle, a pain to input data (set a point) but...
John 2012-03-06 21:54:32 #68488
Re: Horseshoe Mesa loop direction
If you're doing this as a day hike, you should be able to carry enough water for the long loop around the entire mesa or either of the half loops off the tip...
oriska1964 2012-03-06 21:19:53 #68487
Re: River/creek/canyon right/left
I definitely am not the rock formation expert here but our group did the exact same thing you did.......we followed a heavily cairned route way, way too high...
Adrian Jantzi 2012-03-06 19:38:01 #68486
Re: GPS Units
Hi Josh:
I bought a Garmin Etrex about 6 years ago. This was the low cost version that would provide data and tracks, but no maps. I used it in the Canyon...
arnierichards 2012-03-06 19:09:18 #68485
Re: GPS Units
I have used Topo for my maps, but like what Bob said, and I will look into
it.
Ken
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Ken 2012-03-06 17:49:38 #68484
Re: GPS Units
BTW We use a Garmin 60CSx, mainly on Lake Powell and other large lakes where it isn't always obvious where you are.
Took it down the Pt. Huitzil route last...
Bob Marley 2012-03-06 17:47:02 #68483
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