Gps
#11
i've had my Garmin Colrado 400 for almost a year now and love it. smaller than the nuvi bt a big enough,bright enough screen for riding. the handlebar ram mount is good for it but i had to put a piece of rubber in between to stop slippage. 400 does roads,trails,geocaching,compass,elevation etc. all in all great
#12
IMO important things to have:
track back (and know how to use it)
electronic compass
adapter to plug into quad if your batteries go dead
optional detailed topo maps
waterproof
#13
#14
I totally agree with that, I do carry a magnetic compass, but of course you have to use a bit of common sense, you have to have a plan (which direction to get out to a road or cutline etc). the problem with quads is you can't cut through the bush, if there is a maze of trails it makes it a bit more difficult. I've been seriously lost a few times on foot lol, its not a nice feeling after 6 or so hrs of trying to find a cutline or road in the dark to get out.
#15
I totally agree with that, I do carry a magnetic compass, but of course you have to use a bit of common sense, you have to have a plan (which direction to get out to a road or cutline etc). the problem with quads is you can't cut through the bush, if there is a maze of trails it makes it a bit more difficult. I've been seriously lost a few times on foot lol, its not a nice feeling after 6 or so hrs of trying to find a cutline or road in the dark to get out.
#16
I've gat a Lowrance expedition Color and it is great. bought mine a few years back after getting lost in the woods chasing grouse. A compass is a good thing to have but it sure is nice to have the GPS to show either the backtrack or to show where you left the wheeler at. Very easy to use and can change fron topo maps to lakemaster chips. very versatile.
#17
One other thing with the Garmins is the software, If you use garmin "mapsource" or Basecamp you can interface with google earth and see where you went (arial view), its not necessary but is entertaining, not sure about other brands
#19
A good point to bring up, will you be doing much hiking? The smaller Garmin models (or other brands too), can be put on a lanyard and carried around your neck. I use my Garmin Legend Cx for the ATV, snowmobile, boating, hiking and hunting. After the fifth or sixth time of saying "I know the road is this way..." and not finding the road while hunting on foot, the gps was a welcome friend.
Tony
Tony
#20