Topic: What is the best GPS for Paddling??

Tagged: GPS, Navigation, Paddling Accessories

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August 4, 2009 at 12:18 pm #33159
Hueyav8r	There are a number of GPS receivers on the market. From the simple style you plug in your lat/long all the way up to models with down loaded maps and pull up weather images. But when I read the info none really seems to be designed for Canoeing and Kayaking. I can find models designed for boating, fishing, biking and golfing. Since paddling is still unknown in this area, what has everyone tried? What do you like and dislike about your GPS when it comes to paddling? I would like to get one but would like a little input. John
August 4, 2009 at 1:09 pm #33160
MotoMike	I have a Garmin Etrex. It is a very basic GPS receiver. The electronics are waterproofed but the battery compartment is not. I have dunked mine before and shook the water out and continued on my way. I can enter coordinates of points of interest by lat/long or other coordinate systems if I desire. Then when I arrive at the put in, I can have the Etrex point the way to the desired waypoint. It will do anything I need it to do. If I am paddling confusing unfamiliar back waters, i mark and lable waypoints on the way in, or I can follow my track back out if I want. It has come in quite handy on a number of occasions. Once when the fog set in, I would have been in there till it lifted. I have seen more expensive and full featured units that I would appreciate. I especially would like the overlay maps so that you can see more of what you have around you. On the etrex, the only thing you see is your track and things you enter. But as with all things, you get what you pay for. The Etrex works well enough that I will not get another unit till this one fails, but when it does, I will upgrade. I have seen the Etrex for sale at $88 as it has been discontinued, but they have similar bottom line units. that is a very fair price for the unit. https://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?pID=6403
August 4, 2009 at 1:35 pm #33161
James	Any of the garmin products that let you load topo maps. I used to have a 60cx that I lost and teplced it with the Colorado 300 http://www.adventurecanoe.com/forum/topic/garmin-colorado-300-gps I’ll post a more in depth answer when I’m bot on the iPhone.