hazedog Posted November 18, 2006 Report Share Posted November 18, 2006 im currently looking at the etrex cammo and just wondering if anyones using this or one of the similar models. are they any good? easy to use? any complaints? whats the coverage like, do they work well out west and in thick bush? that sort of bizo cheers haze Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theMISSIONARY Posted November 18, 2006 Report Share Posted November 18, 2006 you might find this thread(sorry its a different site to this one) if your going to buy from the US http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=159040 its a adventure motorcycle rider site. and this one is a magellin VS garmin http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=162232 if this has been inapropriate(spellings to my strong point ) then delete my post Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hazedog Posted November 18, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 18, 2006 (spellings to my strong point ) ya dont say! and thanks for the thread ill have a read. cheers Haze Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holley Posted November 18, 2006 Report Share Posted November 18, 2006 i have one no complaints ive used mine in state forests and the coverage was good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
butch Posted November 18, 2006 Report Share Posted November 18, 2006 Yer Etrex Legend great little unit has a few hassles in realy thick timber but nothin to bad. A peace of poop to use just play around and you soon work it out. Read the manual though. It has just about every function that i need and i have no worries in recomending them 1S1K ((0)) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theMISSIONARY Posted November 18, 2006 Report Share Posted November 18, 2006 (spellings to my strong point ) ya dont say! and thanks for the thread ill have a read. cheers Haze i had to slip one in to make the point Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upright_man Posted November 18, 2006 Report Share Posted November 18, 2006 I had a Garmin etrex for a while. I liked it and someone else must have too, cos the lowlife scum stole it from my house during a break-in while I was at work one day. I bought another Garmin to replace it. I have a mate who just replaced his unit (dunno the brand) with a Magellan, and he's happy with that too. They have comparable features, so whatever you find the most user friendly and the best value is probably the way to go. I reckon you will be happy either way. Cheers, Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wld808 Posted November 18, 2006 Report Share Posted November 18, 2006 I have never been lost since i bought the etrex camo. I guess it must be good then. It takes a while to warm up but it keeps good tracks so you know if you have already been places. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hendo_69 Posted November 19, 2006 Report Share Posted November 19, 2006 I use a Pocket PC type GPS for the car which has most of the well known tracks and roads in State Forests, National Parks etc. When I'm hunting I use the etrex Camo, I bought it on the U.S Ebay site a couple of years ago for $100U.S It drops out often in heavily timbered areas though, I've been thinking of using the Pocket PC now I have a BluTooth Antenna for it as it actually shows the area and tracks around you in most cases. I just have to work out how to mark specific points on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripsnorta99 Posted November 20, 2006 Report Share Posted November 20, 2006 ive got an Etrex Legend C - and yeah i reckons its real handy.. just need to get the city navigator cd now and i will have a handy map for travelling as well.. i couldnt be happier for the quality vs price vs easy to use factors IMO there are of course better units out there.. cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rono Posted November 20, 2006 Report Share Posted November 20, 2006 I use the yellow etrex every time i go hunting in a new area they are a top unit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russell Posted November 20, 2006 Report Share Posted November 20, 2006 Have a look at the Garmin Foretrex. Similar to an etrex but in a very small wrist-mounted unit, very handy when you need both hands for binos or taking a shot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hazedog Posted November 22, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2006 ronois that the base model? i think the only diff between the base and the camo is thecolour case anyone know for sure? oh sorry the camo has some built inhuntting time recomender or somthing but id probly look at that yellow one if its the goods in the thick stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rono Posted November 22, 2006 Report Share Posted November 22, 2006 ronois that the base model? i think the only diff between the base and the camo is thecolour case anyone know for sure? oh sorry the camo has some built inhuntting time recomender or somthing but id probly look at that yellow one if its the goods in the thick stuff. Yes mate its the base model and if you drop the yellow one in the poor light you will see it alot easier than the Camo style IMHO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s13tsilvia Posted November 22, 2006 Report Share Posted November 22, 2006 i second the fortrex 101, i bought it for a pig trip up nsw where we were on a large property and use it all the time when stalking and dogging, fantastic, waterproof to a couple of meters, has dings and scratches but still works everytime, can be a little bulky and catch on trees if your running around but just walking it is a great unit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GanG Posted November 22, 2006 Report Share Posted November 22, 2006 I have an etrex and find it does almost everything I want of it.......altho I have been looking at the prices of the cheaper monochrome mapping units and thinking seriously about an upgrade Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussiehuntress Posted December 2, 2006 Report Share Posted December 2, 2006 Got the Etrax Small, compact, user friendly & never had a problem with it. Only thing I would change is battery life....it seems to go thru alot. I am wanting to upgrade tho as I have it since new. Whats the best one out there value for money wise? Cheers AH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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