I'm handing down my trusty Garmin eTrex to my son this year at elk camp and want to buy another GPS for hunting. I've been looking at the new Garmin 530 HCx, but I've been told conflicting things about the map function. One guy told me I had to download all the topo maps from a program I have to buy, another guy told me they come loaded already. Also, does it only have maps of 1:100,000 scale?
I'm curious about which GPS you guys hunt with and why. I'm not wedded to a $400.00 GPS if I can get a good one for $200.00.
Any brands and opinions are appreciated. Elk season is only a few weeks away and I need to make a decision.
Thanks
Tom
I'm curious about which GPS you guys hunt with and why. I'm not wedded to a $400.00 GPS if I can get a good one for $200.00.
Any brands and opinions are appreciated. Elk season is only a few weeks away and I need to make a decision.
Thanks
Tom