Hi everyone,
I'm currently in the market for a new gps hiking unit as I've lost my 60csx. I was hoping some knowledgable users could steer me in the right direction with my next purchase. Primarily, I hike alone on dayhikes in NM mountains and need reliable high sensitivity tracking/navigation. Here's what I'm looking for in order of personal priority...
- I like the shaded relief maps when zoomed out past 800ft or more, but prefer the more detailed contour lines in the gpsfiledepot maps when zoomed in close. I guess this means I'll need a unit that either has removal media (microsd) or multiple map capable
- I prefer the convenience of replacable batteries over rechargable built in lithiums.
- I already have the delorme earthmate GPS messenger for Android devices. However, I'm torn between returning it as I don't want to use my phone for gps (battery life/durability) along with both a gps unit and the earthmate.
- I prefer to keep the cost of the unit <$500. This only cuts out the higher end garmin montana models, I think?
- The screen size of the 60csx is the bare minimum I would accept. I prefer something larger but it's not a deal breaker.
- I hike alone (hence the earthmate) and mostly stick to dayhikes.
Sidenote: It seems the 60csx was much more popular than the newer updates to the 60 line. I didn't like how I couldn't load more than one map to the unit though. Why is the newer models less popular?
I'm currently in the market for a new gps hiking unit as I've lost my 60csx. I was hoping some knowledgable users could steer me in the right direction with my next purchase. Primarily, I hike alone on dayhikes in NM mountains and need reliable high sensitivity tracking/navigation. Here's what I'm looking for in order of personal priority...
- I like the shaded relief maps when zoomed out past 800ft or more, but prefer the more detailed contour lines in the gpsfiledepot maps when zoomed in close. I guess this means I'll need a unit that either has removal media (microsd) or multiple map capable
- I prefer the convenience of replacable batteries over rechargable built in lithiums.
- I already have the delorme earthmate GPS messenger for Android devices. However, I'm torn between returning it as I don't want to use my phone for gps (battery life/durability) along with both a gps unit and the earthmate.
- I prefer to keep the cost of the unit <$500. This only cuts out the higher end garmin montana models, I think?
- The screen size of the 60csx is the bare minimum I would accept. I prefer something larger but it's not a deal breaker.
- I hike alone (hence the earthmate) and mostly stick to dayhikes.
Sidenote: It seems the 60csx was much more popular than the newer updates to the 60 line. I didn't like how I couldn't load more than one map to the unit though. Why is the newer models less popular?
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