paul

I think I'll watch this thread also,,, after almost getting lost at the
Pipeline I need to have something better than a compass whilst wiggling
through new trails - PLUS my brother took me geocaching the other weekend -
it was a blast

I've heard good things about the Garmin brand.

"Greg" <greglc84@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:dFjif.637340$tl2.257721@pd7tw3no...
> I was hoing you would get a lot more replies as I was also looking at
> GPS', mine would be for off road though, something I could track my course
> and follow it back out.
>
> "Firebird" <erodman@nyc.rr.com> wrote in message
> news:gUhif.35465$u43.26689@twister.nyc.rr.com...
>>I am looking to purchase an entry level easy to use GPS System, we usually
>>go to Connecticut every weekend and are looking for alternate ways when
>>traffic rears its ugly head.
>> I have a 2001 Grand Cherokee Laredo, and have narrowed the list to
>> Magellan 3000 and the Garmin C330. I am leaning to the Garmin C330, but
>> would love to hear what other Jeep owners have to say.
>>
>> Thanks Ed (NY and CT)
>>
>
>

paul

I think I'll watch this thread also,,, after almost getting lost at the
Pipeline I need to have something better than a compass whilst wiggling
through new trails - PLUS my brother took me geocaching the other weekend -
it was a blast

I've heard good things about the Garmin brand.

"Greg" <greglc84@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:dFjif.637340$tl2.257721@pd7tw3no...
> I was hoing you would get a lot more replies as I was also looking at
> GPS', mine would be for off road though, something I could track my course
> and follow it back out.
>
> "Firebird" <erodman@nyc.rr.com> wrote in message
> news:gUhif.35465$u43.26689@twister.nyc.rr.com...
>>I am looking to purchase an entry level easy to use GPS System, we usually
>>go to Connecticut every weekend and are looking for alternate ways when
>>traffic rears its ugly head.
>> I have a 2001 Grand Cherokee Laredo, and have narrowed the list to
>> Magellan 3000 and the Garmin C330. I am leaning to the Garmin C330, but
>> would love to hear what other Jeep owners have to say.
>>
>> Thanks Ed (NY and CT)
>>
>
>

paul

I think I'll watch this thread also,,, after almost getting lost at the
Pipeline I need to have something better than a compass whilst wiggling
through new trails - PLUS my brother took me geocaching the other weekend -
it was a blast

I've heard good things about the Garmin brand.

"Greg" <greglc84@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:dFjif.637340$tl2.257721@pd7tw3no...
> I was hoing you would get a lot more replies as I was also looking at
> GPS', mine would be for off road though, something I could track my course
> and follow it back out.
>
> "Firebird" <erodman@nyc.rr.com> wrote in message
> news:gUhif.35465$u43.26689@twister.nyc.rr.com...
>>I am looking to purchase an entry level easy to use GPS System, we usually
>>go to Connecticut every weekend and are looking for alternate ways when
>>traffic rears its ugly head.
>> I have a 2001 Grand Cherokee Laredo, and have narrowed the list to
>> Magellan 3000 and the Garmin C330. I am leaning to the Garmin C330, but
>> would love to hear what other Jeep owners have to say.
>>
>> Thanks Ed (NY and CT)
>>
>
>

J. C. Duchock

I use the Garmin E-map in my Jeeps. I use the E-trex when I go hiking.
Pretty simple and easy to use. I can also interface the E-map with my
laptop when I go on road trips. I have the Maptech software in my laptop so
I can get a decent idea where I am.

chris

J. C. Duchock

I use the Garmin E-map in my Jeeps. I use the E-trex when I go hiking.
Pretty simple and easy to use. I can also interface the E-map with my
laptop when I go on road trips. I have the Maptech software in my laptop so
I can get a decent idea where I am.

chris

J. C. Duchock

I use the Garmin E-map in my Jeeps. I use the E-trex when I go hiking.
Pretty simple and easy to use. I can also interface the E-map with my
laptop when I go on road trips. I have the Maptech software in my laptop so
I can get a decent idea where I am.

chris

Mike Romain

I have a Garmin EMap unit. It works really well. I can load maps into
it and store them on a memory stick. They sell topo and extremely
detailed maps for them. I checked them online and it has all the gas,
food etc located.

I have only used the default North American map and it covers all the
numbered highways and main lakes and towns. I can locate myself pretty
close in the bush by knowing where the lakes and boundary roads are or I
could just take the GPS numbers and transfer them to my topo map for
exact position or buy the expensive on screen map...

So far we have used it 3 times other than just for the 'toy' factor.
Once the major highway was blocked and we found an alternate route, one
other was to find a river in the bush and the other time was in the bush
when I was looking for a cabin. The GPS told me I was getting too far
from one lake so I knew I was on the wrong trail. I thought so and used
the GPS to check.

I don't rely on it in the bush. I have a compass in my kit and always
know the main road's north/south track and am pretty good with
direction. Anything electronic is prone to fail 'just' when it is
needed most.

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Aug./05 http://www.imagestation.com/album/in...?id=2120343242
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)

Firebird wrote:
>
> I am looking to purchase an entry level easy to use GPS System, we usually
> go to Connecticut every weekend and are looking for alternate ways when
> traffic rears its ugly head.
> I have a 2001 Grand Cherokee Laredo, and have narrowed the list to Magellan
> 3000 and the Garmin C330. I am leaning to the Garmin C330, but would love to
> hear what other Jeep owners have to say.
>
> Thanks Ed (NY and CT)

Mike Romain

I have a Garmin EMap unit. It works really well. I can load maps into
it and store them on a memory stick. They sell topo and extremely
detailed maps for them. I checked them online and it has all the gas,
food etc located.

I have only used the default North American map and it covers all the
numbered highways and main lakes and towns. I can locate myself pretty
close in the bush by knowing where the lakes and boundary roads are or I
could just take the GPS numbers and transfer them to my topo map for
exact position or buy the expensive on screen map...

So far we have used it 3 times other than just for the 'toy' factor.
Once the major highway was blocked and we found an alternate route, one
other was to find a river in the bush and the other time was in the bush
when I was looking for a cabin. The GPS told me I was getting too far
from one lake so I knew I was on the wrong trail. I thought so and used
the GPS to check.

I don't rely on it in the bush. I have a compass in my kit and always
know the main road's north/south track and am pretty good with
direction. Anything electronic is prone to fail 'just' when it is
needed most.

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Aug./05 http://www.imagestation.com/album/in...?id=2120343242
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)

Firebird wrote:
>
> I am looking to purchase an entry level easy to use GPS System, we usually
> go to Connecticut every weekend and are looking for alternate ways when
> traffic rears its ugly head.
> I have a 2001 Grand Cherokee Laredo, and have narrowed the list to Magellan
> 3000 and the Garmin C330. I am leaning to the Garmin C330, but would love to
> hear what other Jeep owners have to say.
>
> Thanks Ed (NY and CT)

Mike Romain

I have a Garmin EMap unit. It works really well. I can load maps into
it and store them on a memory stick. They sell topo and extremely
detailed maps for them. I checked them online and it has all the gas,
food etc located.

I have only used the default North American map and it covers all the
numbered highways and main lakes and towns. I can locate myself pretty
close in the bush by knowing where the lakes and boundary roads are or I
could just take the GPS numbers and transfer them to my topo map for
exact position or buy the expensive on screen map...

So far we have used it 3 times other than just for the 'toy' factor.
Once the major highway was blocked and we found an alternate route, one
other was to find a river in the bush and the other time was in the bush
when I was looking for a cabin. The GPS told me I was getting too far
from one lake so I knew I was on the wrong trail. I thought so and used
the GPS to check.

I don't rely on it in the bush. I have a compass in my kit and always
know the main road's north/south track and am pretty good with
direction. Anything electronic is prone to fail 'just' when it is
needed most.

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Aug./05 http://www.imagestation.com/album/in...?id=2120343242
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)

Firebird wrote:
>
> I am looking to purchase an entry level easy to use GPS System, we usually
> go to Connecticut every weekend and are looking for alternate ways when
> traffic rears its ugly head.
> I have a 2001 Grand Cherokee Laredo, and have narrowed the list to Magellan
> 3000 and the Garmin C330. I am leaning to the Garmin C330, but would love to
> hear what other Jeep owners have to say.
>
> Thanks Ed (NY and CT)

Jerry Bransford

I've had five GPS units, one Magellan and four Garmins. I'll never buy
another Magellan, I believe the Garmins are just a much nicer design
overall. Do check out the Garmin GPSMAP 60 or GPSMAP 60CS (which also
includes an electronic compass and altimeter). I had the 60CS (which
ended up being stolen out of my Jeep) and it was a real nice unit that
could also do autorouting to a street address. I replaced it with a
Garmmin 76CS which is similar but with twice the memory... but I like
the 60CS's case design better.

paul wrote:
> I think I'll watch this thread also,,, after almost getting lost at the
> Pipeline I need to have something better than a compass whilst wiggling
> through new trails - PLUS my brother took me geocaching the other weekend -
> it was a blast
>
> I've heard good things about the Garmin brand.
>
> "Greg" <greglc84@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:dFjif.637340$tl2.257721@pd7tw3no...
>
>> I was hoing you would get a lot more replies as I was also looking at
>>GPS', mine would be for off road though, something I could track my course
>>and follow it back out.
>>
>>"Firebird" <erodman@nyc.rr.com> wrote in message
>>news:gUhif.35465$u43.26689@twister.nyc.rr.com. ..
>>
>>>I am looking to purchase an entry level easy to use GPS System, we usually
>>>go to Connecticut every weekend and are looking for alternate ways when
>>>traffic rears its ugly head.
>>>I have a 2001 Grand Cherokee Laredo, and have narrowed the list to
>>>Magellan 3000 and the Garmin C330. I am leaning to the Garmin C330, but
>>>would love to hear what other Jeep owners have to say.
>>>
>>>Thanks Ed (NY and CT)
>>>
>>
>>
>
>

--
Jerry Bransford
PP-ASEL N6TAY
See the Geezer Jeep at
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