I am looking for a device that includes maps as well as a tracking device, as I often hike alone. Does this device have locating abilities?
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Yes, as long as you are not in a narrow canyon or dense forest. You can locate an exact position and create a waypoint to save. It also keeps a track of your route that can be saved or discarded. You can retrace your steps following the track should you wish. This is a good GPS. The PN-40 is cheaper but goes through batteries quickly. This one is energy efficient.
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The PN-60 comes with topo maps on DVDs that can be downloaded to the PN-60 and your laptop. You can track your progress on the PN-60 and transfer to the laptop. You can also download maps from the web site if you want more detail about a specific area. To reach out and send tracking info, messages (send/receive) etc to an external site, look at the Delorme Inreach product. I use my PN-60 on my hikes and archaeological projects, some quite remote. My next purchase will be the Inreach product.
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Yes it does. We use it riding quads in the desert. It tracks existing trails, POIs and where we traveled. The manual is almost useless. Just play with it.
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Has life time map but no tomtom support....my last map update wars 4 month ago because cant connect device with the computer..but nobody helps.....my advise....use another gps....frank
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I use my 5915 for geocaching. I wanted one device that I could use everyday in the car (nav, music, pda-functionality) and then could pull out for the occasional cache. I really like the program GPSTuner for offroad navigation (no affiliation, just a happy customer). I also bought a little silicon case on ebay to protect it on the trail. If you do a lot of hiking, etc, then a dedicated, more rugged GPS is probably a better bet though.
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Hmm i guess it says there is GPS in the title. How does it work?? I have this product. I also don't know how to update the information.
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It has GPS, but most people found the software implementation to be seriously lacking. It takes a while to update your position. I've read that this has been fixed in the FroYo pre-release that was leaked, though, so it may be better once the official release hits in September.
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This is a simplified GPS unit. It will show you latitude and longitude but it is feature / operation poor. It is meant as get back to where you came from in case of getting lost. It does have a compass. If you plan a hike / excursion a GPS is recommended. If you are a casual hiker who is afraid of getting lost, this backtrack simplified GPS will do.
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I have been using this model (710) for awhile. I hike in both deserts and forests and found it gets a good lock no matter where I am. The big perk for me is that the maps are all preloaded. Try doing a multi-state trip with a Garmin and you realize what a convenience it is. The international maps are also good. I used it in Germany in 2013 and it was quite helpful and accurate. In the end, you can't go wrong. It does the basics well.
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When it came to the GPS function, I didnt really find it helpful. The map on the camera does not show you pin point where you are. Its just a map unless I did it wrong. It does come with a disk to download but I didnt do that either. I think it supposed to GPS tag your photo but I didnt see that either so I just treat it as a camera without GPS.
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Definitely. The device allows you to save spots, tracks, etc. I always use this feature for hunting.
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I'm also looking to a GPS that will let me locate precise locations of cemeteries. Did any one answer your question.
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you can track the GPS a few different ways using this device: 1- dial the device phone number and it will reply with a text message including the GPS coordinates as well as a link to google map2- Automatic tracking - Send the "fix" command via sms etc...Yes a manual is included and all the commands are well documented....
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There are several manufacturers that make GPS's that are suitable for hiking. Of course they all come with different looks, features and price tags. My advise is to decide what features you need in a GPS, what features you want in a GPS and how much you are willing to pay. Do some research on the web and remember that some claims and review's tend to "stretch" things. Then go to an outfitter who carries the model you like and look it over. Do ask the salesperson to let you do functional check and see if it is really is as good as advertised.
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You would need to carry the tracker with you. May be cumbersome on a hike to carry it. If she were to get lost, the tracker is the device that will point you in the right direction of your dog.
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I believe it is with the montanas but i dont want to misinform you. If you go to the garmin site and look these maps up it will give you a list of comptible devices. Im almost 100 percent it is though.
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Anyone who has purchased this: Can you please tell me how the software is? Does it glitch? Is it slow or fast? How does the navigation work? Is it completely different then Google Maps?
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It has onboard GPS. I can only assume that you can down load a Nav app that will work. Scout is a great app for that.
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For what this one cost I would say this is a great one for hiking. I use it for hunting myself, it keeps track of how far you have walked the path you traveled and it has a lot of extra uses. the topographical map is also great. If you know how to read the topographic part of it you know where cliffs and major hills are. All in All I love it. the only 2 suggestions I would offer to you is get the carry case that is made for it (It has a spot for extra batts) and take extra batts. It seems to not use them too fast however better safe than sorry. I hope this helped you.