Re: gps users
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08/12/18 09:19 AM
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Full disclosure I am not a expert and just bought my first one yesterday, I played with it in the store and it seemed easy to use and it was on sale at Cabelas, do your own research but maybe save a few bucks by getting it while it is on sale. https://www.cabelas.com/product/Garmin-G...mp;gclsrc=aw.ds
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Re: gps users
[Re: numb thumb]
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08/12/18 11:49 AM
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I went with a handheld standalone unit instead of my phone for these reasons
1) Most importantly I do not want to get phone calls, texts or emails while I am on my trips. I can still put the phone in my backpack and shut it off and have it for emergency use.
2) Battery life is terrible when GPS is being used on the phone, I didnt want to have to find a way to charge it nor did I want to carry backup battery packs.
Last edited by Donnersurvivor; 08/12/18 11:49 AM.
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Re: gps users
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08/12/18 02:59 PM
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Full disclosure I am not a expert and just bought my first one yesterday, I played with it in the store and it seemed easy to use and it was on sale at Cabelas, do your own research but maybe save a few bucks by getting it while it is on sale.
https://www.cabelas.com/product/Garmin-GPSMAP-reg-st/1813418.uts?productVariantId=3885151&WT.tsrc=PPC&WT.mc_id=GoogleProductAds&WT.z_mc_id1=03910410&rid=20&ds_rl=1252079&gclid=Cj0KCQjwtb_bBRCFARIsAO5fVvGI9Y3w0CaHEyg7fl9P9QLQyfaPypf0dcqRpG0HyzVg5GRKfsHxK1IaAnrWEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds I've had my eye on that unit for a while now. That's a great price for that version. I just ordered one. Thanks for the link. Handheld GPS is a much better choice for working in the outdoors than a phone in my opinion. The phone is just too fragile for the type of abuse it will go through in the woods with rain, heat, cold etc. You can't pop a fresh set of batteries in a phone.
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Re: gps users
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08/12/18 07:20 PM
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Gps on smart phones does not require cell service. If you are using google maps or some other online maps, then yes you need service but if you use something like Avenza pdf maps it works perfectly with no service. Most of us in the forestry business use Avenza daily. Do you have good GPS reception under hardwood canopy? The handheld I had worked ok in the open areas. Or is the phone calculating from a last known satellite?
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