GPS units

[Burzhui]

do any of you guys have handheld GPS units? and do you used them?
I am considering getting one, i already have a auto one, but want something for hikes and skiing.

[ribitch]

i have a garmin etrex legend, it works pretty good. I don't use it anymore though. I have the car kit, mapsource northamerica, and the dc powersupply if you're interested.

[cheapchinese]

pm me more info on that ribitch
i'm interested

[gear02]

I think the best one are the Garmin GPS 60, 72, and 76 models, but the Legend works well.

[Burzhui]

what i'm asking is is it a good idea to get one?

[ski]

I'm a huuuuge ski nut (I guess that's self-explanatory from my fourm name :heh: ), but I don't see much use for a GPS for skiing. I've done some hiking to get to rare terrain, but nothing where I'd need to know my coordinates. I guess if you do the really remote stuff, it would be more of a safety thing to have.

[Burzhui]

I'm a huuuuge ski nut (I guess that's self-explanatory from my fourm name :heh: ), but I don't see much use for a GPS for skiing. I've done some hiking to get to rare terrain, but nothing where I'd need to know my coordinates. I guess if you do the really remote stuff, it would be more of a safety thing to have.

well actually when i went to canada to ski, a GPS would have been nice to have :)

[AlpineJay]

well actually when i went to canada to ski, a GPS would have been nice to have :)

really? the best tool I've ever had on the slopes (even when I've gone heliskiing) is a two-way radio. I'm not certain how a GPS could help find your way around so please do tell!

[Burzhui]

it just shows you the height and on long descents you can set waypoints etc, it was cool, plus geocaching :)

[ArkiStan]

I haven't used one, but it seems like a pure luxury. It's a toy that would be totally cool to have but not really an everyday necessity. One occasion I would love to have one would be a trip to foreign places. I'm planning a trip to a couple countries in Europe this winter and a GPS would be nice to make sure I get back to the hotel without getting lost, although getting lost and finding your way around can be half the fun of travelling.

[billxp]

Purchased a Garmin Quest II (http://www.garmin.com/products/quest2/).
I'm using it mostly on my motorcycle. I don't know how I lived without it. I like to ride mostly backroads and with a gps I never hesitate to try a different road. You get lost or tired just hit one button and it will direct you home.

No more bringing along a map or directions. Plan the route on your pc upload it to the gps. Upload to your pc from the gps the days journey. I love this new tool.

[johnnymk]

I got one about 6 years ago and used it 3 or 4 times.
It's nice for calibrating speedometers, but it's pure luxury, IMO.

[halfmoon]

I've got a Garmin GPSMAP 60CS. It's really nice for hiking/etc.