GPS hunting unit

[seabast]

Overlay the photos on Google Earth, georeference them(align them exactly adjusting transparency) save them to Google Earth(increase the transparency so they will be readable) then send them to a .kml file I think, then load to your Garmin.

Do you know by chance if there is a Youtube video of how to?

[skypilot]

Do you know by chance if there is a Youtube video of how to?

I've done it, however I used Google to search to find how to or maybe saw a you tube. I'm just not sure... Try........

https://www.google.ca/search?q=how+t...hrome&ie=UTF-8

http://www8.garmin.com/outdoor/custommaps_instruct.pdf

For topo try ibycus ver 4.0 and load to Garmin or even Open Street Maps or OSM

[seabast]

I've done it, however I used Google to search to find how to or maybe saw a you tube. I'm just not sure... Try........

https://www.google.ca/search?q=how+t...hrome&ie=UTF-8

http://www8.garmin.com/outdoor/custommaps_instruct.pdf

For topo try ibycus ver 4.0 and load to Garmin or even Open Street Maps or OSM

Thanks, now I need to remember where is my connection cable.

[Fox]

Overlay the photos on Google Earth, georeference them(align them exactly adjusting transparency) save them to Google Earth(increase the transparency so they will be readable) then send them to a .kml file I think, then load to your Garmin.

I will look into that, mine is not a new one.

[Lando]

I have a Garmin map 76 works great user friendly. But if you just want a little security for getting back out look into the bushnell backtrack they're under a 100 bucks I've never used one so I can't comment on effectiveness but it's worth a look.

I have a back tracker, got it at Sail couple years ago for about $60, definitely worth what I paid but a true GPS might be better.

The back tracker is great for tracking where you went, I plug it into the computer after and it basically overlays exactly ( long/lat temperature, speed, distance ) where you were over a Google earth map or road map.

Problem is at the time you have a 1.5" x 2" screen that just shows a line of where your walking, if you move back forth too much over a certain area or if you cross back and forth its very hard to see anything.

Basically its an etch-a-sketch line that follows you, too much overlap and its just a black section.

Still - would rather have it than not have, and for going back to maps from previous years hunt and seeing exactly where you were is pretty useful

Just my 2 cents

[Waftrudnir]

I'm not going to buy garmin again. my handheld unit is up in age by now, but I was very disappointed back when I bought it to find out that firmware did not support hardware (which I payed good $$ for) and they never cared to update it. Garmin's map was also off by over 500m (good satellite reception).
I had other similar issues after windows 7 introduction with the 32 to 64 bit change, but the lack of support was then for expensive certified units
the units are okay, but not cheap and the company gives a hoot about their customers

[rev500ss]

I have a Magellan but very rarely use it anymore. I have it in my backpack as backup. It has key waypoints in it to get me back out of the bush if needed, but now I just use a app on my phone. There are many out there and I'm looking for a new one right now. Google had "my tracks" and it was fantastic but it no longer works.
I used to use it while snowmobiling, was neat to look back and actually see where I was riding.
We all have our phones with us, why carry a second device?

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[skypilot]

I have several GPS type apps on my phone but battery life is better witha Garmin and so are the other stand alone features.

I have Golf GPS(Good for that long shot, just drag a cursor from your location to any spoton the map and it immediately lists a distance in meters or yards). I use a LRF also.

Motion x-GPS is also on my phone yet seldom used.

I also have Google Earth, Google Maps and Apple Maps yet the Garmin gets the nod in the backwoods.

[Brampton Mike]

Garmin Montana 650....works great...had a GPS76csx before some lowlife broke into my truck and stole it along with a few other items!