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<blockquote data-quote="Barrelnut" data-source="post: 964145" data-attributes="member: 74902"><p>Ya know, I think I misspoke about battery life differences. Just looked at the Garmin site and compared the two. Seems that Montana can have longer battery life than the 62s!</p><p></p><p>Montana max with 3 AA batteries = 22 hours</p><p>62s max with 2 AA batteries = 20 hours</p><p></p><p>Seems they do it by being able to use 3 AA batteries instead of the rechargeable lithium battery pack. This is the way my Rhino works. By default it uses a lithium battery pack, but I can buy an adapter that allows me to use AA batteries instead. I tend to use the AA batteries as I can carry several AA batteries on extended wilderness trips where recharging is not practical.</p><p></p><p>If you like that larger screen on the Montana, I would get it. I am sure the screen would be brighter in full sunlight. For me the brightness of the 62s is fine. I mount it to the windshield of the truck and have no issues in bright light. But again, this is Oregon where to much sunlight is usually not a problem. Also, if you are worried about sunlight, you are probably not hunting in a jungle with a thick overhead canopy that obscure the satellite signals.</p><p></p><p>I purchased my 62s from REI, maybe three years ago now. They had all of them on display and powered up so you could try them out. I would try to find a store that did that before making the final decision. If not, go with your gut and get the Montana. Garmin GPS systems have always worked for me and Xmaps is like the best thing since sliced bread.</p><p></p><p>The end of the Oregon trail, is of all places, Oregon City, Oregon. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Barrelnut, post: 964145, member: 74902"] Ya know, I think I misspoke about battery life differences. Just looked at the Garmin site and compared the two. Seems that Montana can have longer battery life than the 62s! Montana max with 3 AA batteries = 22 hours 62s max with 2 AA batteries = 20 hours Seems they do it by being able to use 3 AA batteries instead of the rechargeable lithium battery pack. This is the way my Rhino works. By default it uses a lithium battery pack, but I can buy an adapter that allows me to use AA batteries instead. I tend to use the AA batteries as I can carry several AA batteries on extended wilderness trips where recharging is not practical. If you like that larger screen on the Montana, I would get it. I am sure the screen would be brighter in full sunlight. For me the brightness of the 62s is fine. I mount it to the windshield of the truck and have no issues in bright light. But again, this is Oregon where to much sunlight is usually not a problem. Also, if you are worried about sunlight, you are probably not hunting in a jungle with a thick overhead canopy that obscure the satellite signals. I purchased my 62s from REI, maybe three years ago now. They had all of them on display and powered up so you could try them out. I would try to find a store that did that before making the final decision. If not, go with your gut and get the Montana. Garmin GPS systems have always worked for me and Xmaps is like the best thing since sliced bread. The end of the Oregon trail, is of all places, Oregon City, Oregon. :) [/QUOTE]
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