GPS Question

NedHead · 08-08-2008, 11:13 AM

Hey All,

So, I am thinking it is time for a gps. Can anyone give me any advice or share their experiences with units they have bought? Aside from the standard north american maps and speech capabilties I would like to be able to use it to map out the trail systems at areas where I like to ride so I can create my own maps of Vega, Cold Lake etc... Has anyone done this with theirs?

gforce · 08-08-2008, 11:26 AM

i have a magellan..lesson lernt here is buy a garmin.cant even get a car adaptor for a magellan in edmonton.garmin...parts and accessories everywhere.go with the garmin..im gonna next

tabneil · 08-08-2008, 11:37 AM

I second Gforces oppinon... I recently recieved a Magellan for a B-Day gift and the first trip out lost it. The Magellan accesories are tough to get unless you order online.Canadian tire and London drugs are the only ones that i had found carried them. The garmin is the way to go... The map software is second to none. There is a oil tracks software out that has a great majority of the trails and cutlines throughout alberta and has regular updates. The garmin is carried all over the place and most used GPS that i have seen.

sumx54 · 08-08-2008, 11:57 AM

Have a real close look at the Garmin Colarado 300. IMO they are the most user friendly gps on the market and are great for mapping. I think I'll be trading my Megelan in for one before next summer.

99summitx · 08-08-2008, 02:47 PM

Go with a Garmin, using mapsource with TOPO Canada you get all the detail you will ever need for mapping trails.

kgr · 08-08-2008, 03:22 PM

i found Garmin 76s map the best all round, with uses on the road trail and waterways. Its also waterproof.

Billy Boy · 08-08-2008, 03:57 PM

I will be taking a GPS course next week and you get a Garmin eTrex GPS Unit as part of the course fee. Don't know if this is a good unit or not as I am totaly clueless when it comes to GPS units. I have a Garmin Nuvi 250 Navigator in the truck and it is quite simple to use but from what I understand the GPS units are a little more in depth. Should be able to get real lost after the course!!!!lol

Billy Boy

catmando · 08-08-2008, 06:10 PM

If you are into mapping and would like to add a radio you may want to check out the Rhino.There are several versions depending on what you want to spend.I have the 520 which is a very good unit and you can track your buddies as well as your self!
catmando!

kgr · 08-15-2008, 09:01 AM

Originally Posted by catmando

If you are into mapping and would like to add a radio you may want to check out the Rhino.There are several versions depending on what you want to spend.I have the 520 which is a very good unit and you can track your buddies as well as your self!
catmando!

Thats a REALLY good feature. i can't think of how many times that would of saved time driving around, looking.

catmando · 08-15-2008, 05:44 PM

Originally Posted by kgr

Thats a REALLY good feature. i can't think of how many times that would of saved time driving around, looking.

That is the feature that sold me on it,a few guys have them on here!
catmando!

Linkz · 08-15-2008, 05:56 PM

Originally Posted by catmando

That is the feature that sold me on it,a few guys have them on here!
catmando!

Ya the Rhino is awesome but the crew you ride with must also have the same Rhino or the radio and tracking feature wont work, so Im told. This is the reason why I have not bought the Rhino so far until I can convince the guys I ride with to get the same one.

catmando · 08-15-2008, 10:11 PM

I found that even if your buddies dont have them there are always others up there that do and that would come in handy in an emergency!About half of my budds have them! the other half want them!
catmando!
Battery life is a couple days on the 500 series!

Summiteer · 08-15-2008, 11:37 PM

Even if your buddies don't have them it saves you from having to carry a radio and a GPS in accessable pockets.

08-08-2008, 11:13 AM	#1 (permalink)
NedHead Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Edmonton Posts: 8 Casino Cash: $41050 Thanks: 4 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post	GPS Question Hey All, So, I am thinking it is time for a gps. Can anyone give me any advice or share their experiences with units they have bought? Aside from the standard north american maps and speech capabilties I would like to be able to use it to map out the trail systems at areas where I like to ride so I can create my own maps of Vega, Cold Lake etc... Has anyone done this with theirs?

08-08-2008, 11:26 AM	#2 (permalink)
gforce Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: ANTLER LAKE Posts: 2,063 Casino Cash: $1723059 Thanks: 3,082 Thanked 1,484 Times in 787 Posts	Re: GPS Question i have a magellan..lesson lernt here is buy a garmin.cant even get a car adaptor for a magellan in edmonton.garmin...parts and accessories everywhere.go with the garmin..im gonna next

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tabneil Supporting Vendors Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Saskatoon SK Posts: 1,093 Casino Cash: $186770 Thanks: 193 Thanked 425 Times in 255 Posts	Re: GPS Question I second Gforces oppinon... I recently recieved a Magellan for a B-Day gift and the first trip out lost it. The Magellan accesories are tough to get unless you order online.Canadian tire and London drugs are the only ones that i had found carried them. The garmin is the way to go... The map software is second to none. There is a oil tracks software out that has a great majority of the trails and cutlines throughout alberta and has regular updates. The garmin is carried all over the place and most used GPS that i have seen. __________________ www.tachycardia.ca

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sumx54 Moderator Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Central Alberta Posts: 2,632 Casino Cash: $2120350 Thanks: 1,089 Thanked 1,339 Times in 808 Posts	Re: GPS Question Have a real close look at the Garmin Colarado 300. IMO they are the most user friendly gps on the market and are great for mapping. I think I'll be trading my Megelan in for one before next summer. __________________ http://www.AbsoluteAdventure.ca ATV Rentals and Guiding Services 08 Can-Am 800 (not stock) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-U52TPkKTDs

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kgr Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: L.A. Posts: 538 Casino Cash: $572147 Thanks: 12 Thanked 403 Times in 200 Posts	Re: GPS Question i found Garmin 76s map the best all round, with uses on the road trail and waterways. Its also waterproof.

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Billy Boy Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Central Alberta Posts: 337 Casino Cash: $174900 Thanks: 129 Thanked 143 Times in 69 Posts	Re: GPS Question I will be taking a GPS course next week and you get a Garmin eTrex GPS Unit as part of the course fee. Don't know if this is a good unit or not as I am totaly clueless when it comes to GPS units. I have a Garmin Nuvi 250 Navigator in the truck and it is quite simple to use but from what I understand the GPS units are a little more in depth. Should be able to get real lost after the course!!!!lol Billy Boy

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catmando Moderator Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Edmonton Posts: 3,898 Casino Cash: $1653691 Thanks: 1,413 Thanked 1,397 Times in 806 Posts	Re: GPS Question If you are into mapping and would like to add a radio you may want to check out the Rhino.There are several versions depending on what you want to spend.I have the 520 which is a very good unit and you can track your buddies as well as your self! catmando! __________________ 05 900 Kingcat 08 110 Giovanni Mini Hummer 08 Arctic Cat M8 05 Kawasaki 650 Brute 96 Polaris Scrambler 400 Arctic Cat in The Snow/Confused in the Mudd Member Of Team Slim

08-15-2008, 09:01 AM	#9 (permalink)
kgr Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: L.A. Posts: 538 Casino Cash: $572147 Thanks: 12 Thanked 403 Times in 200 Posts	Re: GPS Question Originally Posted by catmando If you are into mapping and would like to add a radio you may want to check out the Rhino.There are several versions depending on what you want to spend.I have the 520 which is a very good unit and you can track your buddies as well as your self! catmando! Thats a REALLY good feature. i can't think of how many times that would of saved time driving around, looking.

08-15-2008, 05:44 PM	#10 (permalink)
catmando Moderator Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Edmonton Posts: 3,898 Casino Cash: $1653691 Thanks: 1,413 Thanked 1,397 Times in 806 Posts	Re: GPS Question Originally Posted by kgr Thats a REALLY good feature. i can't think of how many times that would of saved time driving around, looking. That is the feature that sold me on it,a few guys have them on here! catmando! __________________ 05 900 Kingcat 08 110 Giovanni Mini Hummer 08 Arctic Cat M8 05 Kawasaki 650 Brute 96 Polaris Scrambler 400 Arctic Cat in The Snow/Confused in the Mudd Member Of Team Slim

08-15-2008, 05:56 PM	#11 (permalink)
Linkz Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Calmar,alberta Posts: 294 Casino Cash: $176799 Thanks: 73 Thanked 48 Times in 34 Posts	Re: GPS Question Originally Posted by catmando That is the feature that sold me on it,a few guys have them on here! catmando! Ya the Rhino is awesome but the crew you ride with must also have the same Rhino or the radio and tracking feature wont work, so Im told. This is the reason why I have not bought the Rhino so far until I can convince the guys I ride with to get the same one. __________________ If u can't beat 'em........get something bigger! 2007 Predator 50 Sledless at the moment, on the hunt for something with a turbo!!

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catmando Moderator Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Edmonton Posts: 3,898 Casino Cash: $1653691 Thanks: 1,413 Thanked 1,397 Times in 806 Posts	Re: GPS Question I found that even if your buddies dont have them there are always others up there that do and that would come in handy in an emergency!About half of my budds have them! the other half want them! catmando! Battery life is a couple days on the 500 series! __________________ 05 900 Kingcat 08 110 Giovanni Mini Hummer 08 Arctic Cat M8 05 Kawasaki 650 Brute 96 Polaris Scrambler 400 Arctic Cat in The Snow/Confused in the Mudd Member Of Team Slim

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Summiteer Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Whitecourt, Ab Posts: 2,738 Casino Cash: $229340 Thanks: 167 Thanked 1,360 Times in 817 Posts	Re: GPS Question Even if your buddies don't have them it saves you from having to carry a radio and a GPS in accessable pockets. __________________ Regards, mitch '06 800 Summit '05 400 Outlander http://www.whitecourttrailblazers.ca

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