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Decent Budget GPS advice

Post by Hectic » 24 Feb 2021, 8:04 am

Hi gang

Im looking for a GPS for some 1 -2 day solo hunting, mainly so I don't get lost as I use my own printed topo maps and a compass at the moment.

Is it worth forking out the bigger dollars or is there a cheapo GPS that's reliable ?


Thanks in advance!
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Post by on_one_wheel » 27 Feb 2021, 6:34 pm

I'm really happy with my Bushnell backtrack. Hunt track Its small, cheap, simple and easy to use.

I can jump out of the car, mark my position in seconds, turn the device off after checking my new waypoint, mindlessly wander off for hours (not that I would wander mindlessly) and find my way back by following an arrow.
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Post by bladeracer » 27 Feb 2021, 7:02 pm

Hectic wrote:Hi gang

Im looking for a GPS for some 1 -2 day solo hunting, mainly so I don't get lost as I use my own printed topo maps and a compass at the moment.

Is it worth forking out the bigger dollars or is there a cheapo GPS that's reliable ?


Thanks in advance!


Have you tried Avenza Maps on a smartphone, can't get much cheaper and it works pretty good for me.
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Post by on_one_wheel » 27 Feb 2021, 7:19 pm

Great suggestion Blade ... I've been meaning to check out off-line gps apps.

I've just downloaded the one you've suggested, I'll have a play with it shortly :thumbsup:
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Post by Oldbloke » 27 Feb 2021, 7:27 pm

Anaconda were advertising some cheap ones a few days ago
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Post by Blr243 » 27 Feb 2021, 10:19 pm

I bought a bushnell back track years ago when I was dogging pigs but never really experimented with it properly and have just used Garmin e trx since then ....on one wheels comment about his unit has prompted me to dig it up and have a bit of a practice
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Post by on_one_wheel » 27 Feb 2021, 10:28 pm

Blr243 wrote:I bought a bushnell back track years ago when I was dogging pigs but never really experimented with it properly and have just used Garmin e trx since then ....on one wheels comment about his unit has prompted me to dig it up and have a bit of a practice


Great for making your buried treasure, mine was flat for atleast12 months and it still remembers where it is :thumbsup:
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Post by CAVEMAN » 28 Feb 2021, 4:56 am

Loaded question what do you call budget?

Im a big fan of Garmin, used the wrist mounted 401 Foretrex allot and its simple but good. $300ish allows you to plot points but also just work as a passive reference system.

I have recently picked up a Garmin eTrex 32x for $400. Lots of options, has colour topo maps pre loaded onto it. Has a digital compass and few ither things. AA batteries so easy to feed.

I put a GPS in safety gear teritory, i could pay allot more. But i also dont skimp out. I think its good to have a ruged standalone system especially one that doesnt use a phone.
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Post by Blr243 » 28 Feb 2021, 6:30 pm

Gps , uhf and camera in one unit might be handy
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Post by RoginaJack » 01 Mar 2021, 4:53 pm

Mate, todays your lucky day~ I've got a Magellan Explorer 510, with box and pouch, loaded with standard maps and topo (?) maps you can have for %60 including postage Aust. wide.
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