Looking for a good gps???????

[Brain]

Most of the current Garmin models can work with remote antennas such as the ones made for autos and boats. They are relatively low profile and would also work as an external backpack antenna...or mount it to a hat

Some of the older model Garmins (GPS II, III, V) have a removable antenna and a patch cable used to be available to turn it into a remote antenna.

[MachV]

I've Used a Garmin Etrex for many years along with a Delorme Earthmate GPS unit for the laptop and a Garmin Nuvi350 for the Vehicles. I like the simplicity of the Etrex but the antena is a little weak(has trouble with Heavy cloud cover or trees)
BB offers some good advise=Always have a map and cumpass for backup!! I've learned the hard way that electronics dont make up for keeping an eye out for where you have ben or want to go. These days about all I rely on them for is setting waypoints and finding a place to eat or get gas.

[hillajam]

That's a good point. I will be bringing maps and a compass. Have you guys ever gotten maps from Hunt Data from the CO website. I was checking them out last night and they looked pretty nice. You can print your unit that you are hunting. Are there any other map sites that I could check out for CO?
Also I still haven't heard if anyone has used the bushnell onix 400 yet. I'd like to get some feedback if you have used it. Those garmins look good though.

[TennVol]

My Rino 530 gets reception even when it's in the pocket of my hunting coat with just the smallest portion of the antenna exposed. I put it in the console drink holder between my front seats in my truck and get perfect reception also.

I have been buying the Big Game CDs from CO Outdoors for six years now. The deluxe edition has the maps on the CD or you can link to a website and print from there. I don't plan a hunt here in CO anymore without relying on the info on those CDs.

[hillajam]

I've been looking at those Big game CD's also and they sound great! That would be a perfect b-day present for me in a couple months. I was wondering, do you have to buy a new CD every year, or can you get updates through the internet.

Well thanks for the info

[TennVol]

You get yearly updates for free you download from the website. They usually re-issue a new updated CD about every three years and I end up buying the new one (at a reduced price).

[KQguy]

I have the Garmin 76csx and love it!Be prepared to buy additional maps with it though,the maps that come with it are worthless in my opinion.I bought the TOPO map and City Navigator,they are a must if you want to fully utilize the devise.