Decent Budget GPS advice

[Hectic]

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!

[on_one_wheel]

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.

[bladeracer]

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.

[on_one_wheel]

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

[Oldbloke]

Anaconda were advertising some cheap ones a few days ago

[Blr243]

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

[on_one_wheel]

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

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[CAVEMAN]

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.

[Blr243]

Gps , uhf and camera in one unit might be handy

[RoginaJack]

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.