Garmin 205, 305 questions
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TriSooner posted 40 weeks ago.
Raygir wrote:
My questions are; can these units be used for pack packing/ route finding/hiking in the mountains?
The 205/305? Not a chance. The "map" it spits out is a meaningless line drawing with zero topo features. The 205/305 aren't comparable to the Oregon/Colorado series. In my cycling/running/hiking experience, the run GPSs simply don't have the funtionality to use backcountry. But it's not their purpose: Size and weight take precedence over mapping. The cycling ones, however, like Garmin's Edge series, seem like they could be used on a trail, but too big to run.
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gshuldes posted 40 weeks ago.
Raygir ... 205, 305 apply to both Forerunner and Edge. Which are you talking about? I agree with TriSooner that the Forerunner has no chance. Not sure about the Edge.
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Raygir posted 40 weeks ago.
well that much does help.. thanks...I'll look into the Edge,, never even thought of that ,, Any other suggestions... looking for a multi-tasker for reasonable price?
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Nobody posted 40 weeks ago.
I've used my Garmin to find my way out of the mountains. I admit it's not ideal, but the problem with bigger units is that I'd never ever take them with me on a mtn bike or a trail run. End result: better than a compass, not as good as a full on GPS unit.
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Raygir posted 40 weeks ago.
..... I've used my Garmin to find my way out of the mountains.
what model do you have?, and did you use it just as a compass or did you download a route to it first?
I really appreciate the feedback thanks
I have been envious of a few riding buddies that have the Garmin 205/305,, and have considering buying one. My questions are; can these units be used for pack packing/ route finding/hiking in the mountains? If so how good are they at that task compared to GPS map 60, OR alternatively can the GPS 60 be used as a cycle computer?
My goal is to not have to spend $$ for a fancy bike computer that can only be used for a bike computer. I really dont need the heart rate info as much as the ability to find my way. Any Suggetions ideas feedback would be great