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I still use maps.

Johnj wrote:I still use maps.

maps = you have to figure a way to either mount it on your bike so you can read it (I am thinking of mapquest here not map books) or pull over alot more.

GPS = keep going till the gas runs out and you have to fill er up .

of course it doesnt hurt to be prepared and have a map for the "just in case" scenario your GPS quite working. i mean after all it was made by humans.

I have a tank bag, with a map pocket. I also familiarize myself with my route before I take off. I'm also a fair 'seat of the pants' navigator.

My friend bought a Garmin GPSMap 376C Pricey but a really sweet unit.

If you already have a PDA that runs windows or palm you can get a gps unit for some of them. garmin has various units that connect various ways and depending on your pda there may be a gps adaptor for it (i have an old palm clone that has a GPS plug in.

My next GPS is going to be the Garmin Etrex Vista HCx.

It is replacing my Etrex Legend.

It does routing like the Nuvi/Zumo series.

Fits in your hand.

High Sensitivity.

Great for geocaching and Hiking.

I plan to use it in the car, bicycle, motorcycle and hiking. I use the Legend, but it needs to have a rout put in and doesn't tell you when to turn.

They are $234 on Amazon, and you also need City Navigator ($89) to complete the package.

My wiife has a Nuvi 250. While nice in the car, I can't see using it hiking or on the bicycle./ Seems a little delicate for that.

The Vista HCx does all I need it to do.

mydlyfkryzis wrote:My next GPS is going to be the Garmin Etrex Vista HCx.

It is replacing my Etrex Legend.

It does routing like the Nuvi/Zumo series.

Fits in your hand.

High Sensitivity.

Great for geocaching and Hiking.

I plan to use it in the car, bicycle, motorcycle and hiking. ....

This also describes the Garmin MAP76Cx which I recently bought.
It's waterproof and Garmin has a handle-bar mount for it.

https://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?cID=145&pID=350

I was looking at that one too (MAP76Cx )...

It's $251 on Amazon.

the Vista HCx is $237.

I already have compatible mounts for the Etrex, so I have to consider that too.

The Vista has longer battery life.

Both require the City NAvigator software as both only come with America's Recreational Maps.

The MAP76CSx has a larger screen, but the Vista is smaller and lighter all around.

Tough choice...both look very good to me.

I had a great time meeting all of you and riding out to Sellwood. It was the first ride I’ve lead and I think I’ve learned some things. When I do it again maybe I’ll make the destination a little funner and try an alternate route for more of a loop than a back and forth.
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Johnj wrote:I still use maps.

I actually still use a compass that's mounted on my handlebar or my wristwatch. Both are Suunto. As long as I'm headed in the right direction I can locate where I'm supposed to be through road signs.