The radios look cool. For simplicity and the possibility of breaking on on the quad, I use the yellow, Garmin eTrex. It is simple, cheap, and it has helped me back to the truck more than once.

 

thanks for the suggestions everyone,
i went with the garmin etrex vista

 

Hey Everyone, speaking about GPS... Have you guys heard of GEOCACHING? I personally have not tried it yet since I don't have a GPS yet. But I understand that it is a cool way to locate new ATV road/Trails. You really have to check the website for all the details, but basically someone hides a treasure (aka Cache) somewhere like along a trail or point of interest and you use your GPS to find it. When you find it, you trade with something in the cashe and leave it for others to find.

http://www.geocaching.com/

 

Hands down the Garmin GPS12 is the best bang for the buck!

The GPS12 has a bigger internal antenna than the others wich makes it work better with some cover (while on the trails with some tree cover).

It is the only one of the old line that has not been discontinued.

If you want a mapping GPS....try a different unit with more memory.

Bottomline

 

Get a "Lawrence Globalmap 100" and never look back.
(lawrence builds aircraft GPS's)

It is by far the best GPS ive used.
Maps built in already, downloadable, every feature and function imaginable, (exept MAX speed.. damnit) Larger screen than most handhelds, its heavy, SO well built, waterproof,
and the only GPS that I know of that can get a full 3D signal completely enclosed, indoors.

I cant count the times I have used it to guide me while driving.
(used it to help me find glamis for the first time)
It has most highways, lakes, rivers.. ect in the US already built in.
You can get a software program for it and download extremely detailed maps into it also.

This thing is about 200 bucks. Check it out... you will like it.

 

i got my garmin Etrex vista today... hell, i need another year of college to operate the darn thing!! its pretty cool. its got alot of SH**
on it.

thanks for all the input everyone!!

 

I have to reiterate, garmin etrex is the easier one to figure out after you spend a little time with it. There is a way to upgrade the software by using a cable, which is pretty pricy.

Features I like:
1 press saves a waypoint, very good for running at speed and saving a waypoint without stopping.
Price: mine cost less than $150.00, and I think they sell for even less now.
Few buttons: scroll through screens
Software upgrades are free, you just buy the cable (price on cable is about $50, and includes power cable for using cigarrette lighter for power)
Trackback feature helps you follow the path you came from.
rubber case, very durable, even when dropped
light weight, only takes 2 batteries
lots of places carry accessories for it too, even sporting good stores
yellow color with black back, easy to spot if dropped
sits on a truck dash nicely as well, when not quad offroading
waterproof, very little places for sand to get into, as buttons are totally enclosed
Works very well in tracking your place, well worth the money.


Features I would like in a future model:
no map downloadable on current model, but can't expect that for the price.
The lanyard, wish it was beefier. it's never broken, but the 7 mm cord at the end of the lanyard is not exactly confidence inspiring.

I think the legend or rhino would be great too, as they seem to share similar design with advanced features.

 

Hey, Dextreme....I'm just getting started into geocaching. I've prepared an old Army ammo box to keep contents dry. I haven't hid the cache yet but I know where I'm going to hide it. There are more of these things hidden around where I live (25 miles) than I ever realized. I guess lots of folks are into the game. Looks like it will be fun,,,I'm fixing to find out.....