BigSiMMo Posted April 10 Report Share Posted April 10 Hi all, I am looking to upgrade my handheld GPS unit, I currently run an old etrex. I’m not a fan of the etrex it takes way to long to update location and direction. I have my eyes on the Garmin GPSMAPS 67i with inreach technology. Does anyone have this unit or similar? I’m after some feedback on the units. I’m having trouble finding the answers I’m after in regarding to maps. - are maps purchased separately from the unit? Are there any preloaded maps? - I’d really like a satelite overview imagery is this possible with this unit in Australia - how quick do these update direction you are facing etc? The etrex can take 20 or so plus meters before it figures out where I actually am! Any feedback or advice would be greatly appreciated! cheers Simmo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncs Posted April 10 Report Share Posted April 10 I don’t have much info for you Simmo but take a look at Shonky Maps. They are free topo maps for the older Garmins so I’d be surprised if they didn’t work with the newer ones too. I’ve used them for over 10 years and they’re great! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigSiMMo Posted April 11 Author Report Share Posted April 11 18 hours ago, Duncs said: I don’t have much info for you Simmo but take a look at Shonky Maps. They are free topo maps for the older Garmins so I’d be surprised if they didn’t work with the newer ones too. I’ve used them for over 10 years and they’re great! Thanks Duncs, I’ll check it out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snipe Posted April 11 Report Share Posted April 11 Garmin do their best to block free maps from working to get your extra $200. I got sick of the issues just trying to get the current DPI requirement maps working on the old 64S every 1/4. Still trying and can't get the latest. Lucky as free Avensa maps are so much better and I don't bother with taking the Garmin as a backup in state forests. With a modern bigger phone screen, I can also use it in the car exploring the forest tracks. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shanu Posted April 11 Report Share Posted April 11 Garmin doesn't block free maps, if a free map isn't working there's most likely another issue causing the problem. Encrypted firmware on a lot of their new devices will stop non-legit maps from working, while still allowing free maps to work. Pretty good rundown of the 67i here Better price here 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben338 Posted April 11 Report Share Posted April 11 i have a garmin gpsmap62s i think it is, must be 10 years old by now. its pretty good, i did have to load some maps, for memory i bought them cheaply on a card off ebay, the maps are very good but im sure they're "garmin authenticity" is questionable. compass works ok in it, sight n go feature is good. i hardly use it now though as the phone maps on avenza are just too good, 4 times bigger screen and good free maps. the garmin will be more durable if you have a misshap (fall in a river) unless you have your phone in something like a snap lock bag (yep, that's saved me before) there is the garmin inreach mini if you want satellite messenger capability. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samburstalker Posted April 11 Report Share Posted April 11 have you thought about a rino 750 and topo maps, 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigSiMMo Posted April 11 Author Report Share Posted April 11 12 hours ago, ben338 said: i have a garmin gpsmap62s i think it is, must be 10 years old by now. its pretty good, i did have to load some maps, for memory i bought them cheaply on a card off ebay, the maps are very good but im sure they're "garmin authenticity" is questionable. compass works ok in it, sight n go feature is good. i hardly use it now though as the phone maps on avenza are just too good, 4 times bigger screen and good free maps. the garmin will be more durable if you have a misshap (fall in a river) unless you have your phone in something like a snap lock bag (yep, that's saved me before) there is the garmin inreach mini if you want satellite messenger capability. Thanks Ben 9 hours ago, samburstalker said: have you thought about a rino 750 and topo maps, I have, but I was really keen for something that could use satelite imagery, but I believe the rhino has a UHF as well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncs Posted April 11 Report Share Posted April 11 F#*king Rhinos!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben338 Posted April 12 Report Share Posted April 12 7 hours ago, Duncs said: F#*king Rhinos!! what do you have against rhino's? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samburstalker Posted April 12 Report Share Posted April 12 I beleive its the Roger tone that people don't turn off. and Duncs thinks its a transmission tone that effects uhf users Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirragc Posted April 12 Report Share Posted April 12 Its the most obnoxious thing a hunter can have 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncs Posted April 12 Report Share Posted April 12 14 hours ago, ben338 said: what do you have against rhino's? They talk to each other over UHF for the location tracking. So if you’re out on the same channel (but not on a Rhino) then you get a squalk tone every few mins. Pisses me off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben338 Posted April 12 Report Share Posted April 12 36 minutes ago, Duncs said: They talk to each other over UHF for the location tracking. So if you’re out on the same channel (but not on a Rhino) then you get a squalk tone every few mins. Pisses me off fair enough. some guys like them as they can see where each other are within about a 5km range. i think you have to talk or press the talk button every so often to keep updating your location? i can see why multiple hunters in an area might like them but i found them a bit of a distraction, plus when you get too far apart you lose contact anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncs Posted April 12 Report Share Posted April 12 11 minutes ago, ben338 said: fair enough. some guys like them as they can see where each other are within about a 5km range. i think you have to talk or press the talk button every so often to keep updating your location? i can see why multiple hunters in an area might like them but i found them a bit of a distraction, plus when you get too far apart you lose contact anyway. Yeah, I get the advantage of it. But I don’t have one so it pisses me off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamHuntVic Posted April 13 Report Share Posted April 13 What's wrong with a map and compass linked to the Eyeball MK1. Sure I've been geographically embarrassed but not for long. Once was sitting on a log having a think and a good look around only 30 metres from Joefish and the truck. Grant. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben338 Posted April 13 Report Share Posted April 13 57 minutes ago, SamHuntVic said: What's wrong with a map and compass linked to the Eyeball MK1. Sure I've been geographically embarrassed but not for long. Once was sitting on a log having a think and a good look around only 30 metres from Joefish and the truck. Grant. 🤣 studying the map beforehand is the best preparation i find. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncs Posted April 14 Report Share Posted April 14 3 hours ago, SamHuntVic said: What's wrong with a map and compass linked to the Eyeball MK1. I always take a map, compass and pen when I'm out. But a GPS is a level above so I always take one of them too. Always knowing where you are is handy 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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