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Backcountry.com - GPS http://www.backcountry.com/store/group/174/GPS.html Backcountry.com Q&A postings en-us Sun, 22 Nov 2009 15:24:31 GMT service@backcountry.com (Backcountry.com Customer Service) 60 I'm looking for a GPS that can return me to ice fishing locations http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Garmin-eTrex-Vista/GRM0024M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_140643#question_140643 Garmin eTrex Vista I'm looking for a GPS that can return me to ice fishing locations within a few yards. Will this do the trick? Also how many locations will it store, and how easy is it to index them? question_140643 Sun, 22 Nov 2009 15:24:31 GMT Anyone use both the first version of the SPOT and this new version? http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/SPOT-Spot-Satellite-GPS-Messenger/SOT0002M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_139813#question_139813 SPOT Spot Satellite GPS Messenger Anyone use both the first version of the SPOT and this new version? Is it worth upgrading to the new SPOT? question_139813 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:55:13 GMT can garmin e trex vista will work on water when on my boat http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Garmin-eTrex-Vista/GRM0024M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_138715#question_138715 Garmin eTrex Vista can garmin e trex vista will work on water when on my boat question_138715 Sat, 14 Nov 2009 11:00:32 GMT Is the service plan a necessity, or will some features still http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/SPOT-Satellite-Messenger/SOT0001M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_133724#question_133724 SPOT Satellite Messenger Is the service plan a necessity, or will some features still work if I get the Spot and don't purchase the service? question_133724 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 12:22:50 GMT Can i use it in the southern hemisphere? Because i'm traveling http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Garmin-eTrex-Vista/GRM0024M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_133169#question_133169 Garmin eTrex Vista Can i use it in the southern hemisphere? Because i'm traveling to Arg to climb some mountains! Should i set it in special way? question_133169 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 09:47:37 GMT I am looking for a gps that I can use when dogsledding. It needs http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Garmin-eTrex-Vista/GRM0024M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_133042#question_133042 Garmin eTrex Vista I am looking for a gps that I can use when dogsledding. It needs to work in the cold and on a running (bouncing and such) sled. I need to know where I am so I can find my way back. I would also like to know how far I have come from point A to current location. A nice to have would be how fast I'm going, but not necessary. question_133042 Sun, 18 Oct 2009 18:13:49 GMT Does the 205 tell you your speed. Top speed and average spe http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Garmin-Forerunner-205-GPS/GRM0039M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_124782#question_124782 Garmin Forerunner 205 GPS Does the 205 tell you your speed. Top speed and average speed? question_124782 Sat, 29 Aug 2009 15:28:31 GMT Write your question here... I want to know if is possible use http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Garmin-eTrex-Vista/GRM0024M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_122010#question_122010 Garmin eTrex Vista Write your question here... I want to know if is possible use this GPS, at the mountain over 7,000 meters, my idea is make the route between base camp and the summit, altougth the high camps. question_122010 Thu, 13 Aug 2009 21:49:51 GMT Does this watch track elevation gain/loss? http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Garmin-Forerunner-205-GPS/GRM0039M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_121659#question_121659 Garmin Forerunner 205 GPS Does this watch track elevation gain/loss? question_121659 Thu, 13 Aug 2009 10:31:31 GMT I want to use this on my sailboat and wanted to know if you can http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Garmin-eTrex-Vista/GRM0024M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_120956#question_120956 Garmin eTrex Vista I want to use this on my sailboat and wanted to know if you can change settings for Nautical (i.e. Nautical Miles versus Miles/Kilometers etc) Also can you download Nautical charts? question_120956 Fri, 07 Aug 2009 09:48:02 GMT Write your question here... Can the etrex h personal navigator http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Garmin-eTrex-H-GPS/GRM0074M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_120808#question_120808 Garmin eTrex H GPS Write your question here... Can the etrex h personal navigator be used for mapping and drawing bounderies? this is apart from finding directions? question_120808 Thu, 06 Aug 2009 00:50:02 GMT Will the eTrex H work everywhere in the world including all oceans http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Garmin-eTrex-H-GPS/GRM0074M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_117648#question_117648 Garmin eTrex H GPS Will the eTrex H work everywhere in the world including all oceans and waterways? Thanks question_117648 Mon, 13 Jul 2009 21:53:09 GMT Does it come w/basic maps on North America? Can I load a mapquest http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Garmin-eTrex-H-GPS/GRM0074M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_116413#question_116413 Garmin eTrex H GPS Does it come w/basic maps on North America? Can I load a mapquest maps in it? What if i drop it in an ocean water? question_116413 Fri, 03 Jul 2009 10:27:36 GMT I am looking for a GPS which i can plug in lattitude and longitude http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Garmin-eTrex-Venture-HC-GPS/GRM0076M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_114872#question_114872 Garmin eTrex Venture HC GPS I am looking for a GPS which i can plug in lattitude and longitude coordinates and it provide directions to get there. Mostly for geocaching. Does this GPS have this feature? question_114872 Mon, 22 Jun 2009 21:43:31 GMT We are looking at the Germin E Trek H for our kiyaking adventures. http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Garmin-eTrex-H-GPS/GRM0074M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_113524#question_113524 Garmin eTrex H GPS We are looking at the Germin E Trek H for our kiyaking adventures. We want to map out our routes on Google Earth and get Long. / Lat. points for camping on rivers. Will this unit allow us to store the camp points and pull out points so that we can find out how much further we have to row to next site. question_113524 Sun, 14 Jun 2009 15:45:51 GMT How accurate is the gps system?? Is it less than 3 feet? Can http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Garmin-Forerunner-305-GPS/GRM0040M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_113324#question_113324 Garmin Forerunner 305 GPS How accurate is the gps system?? Is it less than 3 feet? Can you map a field that you have run around accurately? question_113324 Fri, 12 Jun 2009 19:16:42 GMT Write your question here...Is the information in color and does http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Garmin-Edge-205-GPS-Unit/GRM0050M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_113200#question_113200 Garmin Edge 205 GPS Unit Write your question here...Is the information in color and does it have a wireless bluetube question_113200 Thu, 11 Jun 2009 23:26:05 GMT i recently bought this GPS. i'm looking for the best topo http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Garmin-60-CX-GPS-Unit/GRM0048M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_112852#question_112852 Garmin 60 CX GPS Unit i recently bought this GPS. i'm looking for the best topo software out there for use backcountry skiing around the northeast (vermont, NH, Maine). the garmin software called "TOPO US 100k" for the US does not look that detailed (they have demo's from their website: https://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?pID=28229&pvID=29597#coverageTab) any other suggestions? will other vendor's topo software (ie. national geographoc) work on this product? thanks question_112852 Tue, 09 Jun 2009 19:59:13 GMT I plan on using this in Glacier National Park and need a GPS http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Garmin-eTrex-Legend-H/GRM0023M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_109690#question_109690 Garmin eTrex Legend H I plan on using this in Glacier National Park and need a GPS that will show contours and where to find streams and lakes for fishing and drinking. Will the legend work or do I need something else? question_109690 Sat, 23 May 2009 15:19:28 GMT i have a streetpilot c340 what do i need to do to upgrade the http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Garmin-60-CSX-GPS-Unit/GRM0049M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_109415#question_109415 Garmin 60 CSX GPS Unit i have a streetpilot c340 what do i need to do to upgrade the info in this navigation question_109415 Thu, 21 May 2009 18:20:36 GMT