Just ordered one. I had another version without maps that I used for hunting. I'll never stop carrying a compass, but These little GPS units are priceless.
@@BOREDANDWELLBORED It does have a compass built into it, BUT I still carry a regular compass with me incase the GPS would fail (usually from lack of power). The regular compass is a redundancy, or back up plan if you will. I think you could, but I already have a vehichle nav unit so never really tried it.
@@DigsOutdoors thanks for response. I also asked a seller if you can use this as car navigation because you can update the map without attaching it to the computer.... Right??? I have a Garmin GPS I paid $10 😂 with outdated 2012 map, still useful and better than printing a paper from mapquest in 2000's (we thought that was modern technology at the time) we're so spoiled now, outdated maps work just read the street name ahead
Gps is definitely not cheating. Some places you need one. One wrong move and your lost. Everyone says they can find there way out. If your one of those people then I can take you to a spot where at least 5 people I know, said the exact same thing. Within the first hour they didn't know where they were
I just bought this one i also have 64s I've been intouch with Garmin about 6 times now with no luck the last time they tried to tell me they don't show save tracks and they would look into it and still haven't heard anything so I was just wondering if anyone else had this problem they said they can't replace they are sold out I bought straight from Garmin bad idea
After owning this GPS for almost six months, I can say this is the most NON-INTUITIVE GPS I've ever used. Nothing is easy, and trying to navigate around these goofy menus and pages is a nightmare. I owned bunches of GPSs for over 20 years and this is the worst I've ever owned. I wish I'd taken it back to where I bought it before my 'test period' expired. The BEST one I've ever owned is the Magellan Meridian which had an optional national TOPO CD that you could load maps from anywhere in the country. Nobody offers anything close these days. I bought several old Meridian GPS's off eBay as backups. Slow to lock on the satellites, but great once it's set up.
I have used it on a few different areas and they have been there, but I haven't been out of PA yet. With that said though, I'm starting a series on this unit and hopefully it will answer many questions. we will be start from bear basics and go through many advanced uses.
Good point and I am in no way saying that one shouldn't know how to use a compass and a map. My main thing is, with the photography. I want the least amount of time taken between shooting areas. That's there this shines for me.
@@DigsOutdoors Thx for the reply ,I had the 64ST then some one I let use it hunting lost it and I could not find to many of the 64ST for sale anymore ,but a lot of the 64SX which is what I just recently got ,before those 2 I had the Etrex VistaCX that I got many years back the etrex just doesn't work all that good anymore ,it has some issues ,it hangs up and does nothing for a while then works fine again ,also has problems with showing the maps the screen does this weird flickering and when the batteries get half way it goes on the fritz all the time .
@@Berzilla My old Etrex 1 didn't even have maps in it, When I got my SX, is was at least a 20 year jump in tech LOL. But with the last GPS satellite update, the Etrexes I had, went to the wayside.
The original, or basic Google Earth was free. I got mine so long ago and upgraded to Pro a while back. So I couldn't tell you now lol. Best thing I can say is to check it out.
@@stevenhicks815 I'll answer both here. I upgraded to this one from my 20 + year old Garmin Etrex. It was time lol. I run rechargeables.in mine and the lasted probably around 20 hours give or take
@@stevenstrout2393 Interesting. Mine popped right up from the get go. Give me a couple days and go through a few things and let me see what I can find out for that.
Just ordered one. I had another version without maps that I used for hunting. I'll never stop carrying a compass, but These little GPS units are priceless.
I love mine. I carry a compass as well. But for mapping an area on Google Earth, ya can't beat it
@@DigsOutdoors I thought this have compass built in? Can you also use this as car navigation?
@@BOREDANDWELLBORED It does have a compass built into it, BUT I still carry a regular compass with me incase the GPS would fail (usually from lack of power). The regular compass is a redundancy, or back up plan if you will.
I think you could, but I already have a vehichle nav unit so never really tried it.
@@DigsOutdoors thanks for response. I also asked a seller if you can use this as car navigation because you can update the map without attaching it to the computer.... Right??? I have a Garmin GPS I paid $10 😂 with outdated 2012 map, still useful and better than printing a paper from mapquest in 2000's (we thought that was modern technology at the time) we're so spoiled now, outdated maps work just read the street name ahead
Great Video
Nice little unit good to have thanks for sharing but yeah never forget the old-school ways of doing things stay safe out there my friend
Definitely remember the old ways, but in that same vein, sometimes technology for some aspects isn't a bad thing.
Gps is definitely not cheating. Some places you need one. One wrong move and your lost. Everyone says they can find there way out. If your one of those people then I can take you to a spot where at least 5 people I know, said the exact same thing. Within the first hour they didn't know where they were
Does this unit work where there is no cell service?
I haven't really tried that out as of yet, but it's something I can try here in the near future.
Yes
Moraine state park'. I was fish n there yesterday..
Think it could locate equipment out in the oilfield by inputting the coordinates?
I do not know how I missed this one. Yes, you should be able to do just that.
Ever had any problems with saved tracks everytime I show them on the map when I turn the gps off they have to readded to maps again
Never had an issue with that. Hmmmmmmm interesting
I just bought this one i also have 64s I've been intouch with Garmin about 6 times now with no luck the last time they tried to tell me they don't show save tracks and they would look into it and still haven't heard anything so I was just wondering if anyone else had this problem they said they can't replace they are sold out I bought straight from Garmin bad idea
After owning this GPS for almost six months, I can say this is the most NON-INTUITIVE GPS I've ever used. Nothing is easy, and trying to navigate around these goofy menus and pages is a nightmare. I owned bunches of GPSs for over 20 years and this is the worst I've ever owned. I wish I'd taken it back to where I bought it before my 'test period' expired.
The BEST one I've ever owned is the Magellan Meridian which had an optional national TOPO CD that you could load maps from anywhere in the country. Nobody offers anything close these days. I bought several old Meridian GPS's off eBay as backups. Slow to lock on the satellites, but great once it's set up.
How do you check to see if it’s all downloaded topo maps
I have used it on a few different areas and they have been there, but I haven't been out of PA yet. With that said though, I'm starting a series on this unit and hopefully it will answer many questions. we will be start from bear basics and go through many advanced uses.
Digger's Outdoors awesome thank you for your help
@@stevenhicks815 anytime
Not a bad gadget, I want one, but just havent convinced myself that I need one just yet. I guess it only takes getting lost once.
Good point and I am in no way saying that one shouldn't know how to use a compass and a map. My main thing is, with the photography. I want the least amount of time taken between shooting areas. That's there this shines for me.
@@DigsOutdoors great point 👍 less time using a map and compass and more time preparing for your good photo moments
Exactly 😊
is this 64sx better then the 64st ?
Sorry I missed this. I couldn't honestly tell you. The 64 sx is what I got. And that was an upgrade to the 20 year old Etrex 1 I was using
@@DigsOutdoors Thx for the reply ,I had the 64ST then some one I let use it hunting lost it and I could not find to many of the 64ST for sale anymore ,but a lot of the 64SX which is what I just recently got ,before those 2 I had the Etrex VistaCX that I got many years back the etrex just doesn't work all that good anymore ,it has some issues ,it hangs up and does nothing for a while then works fine again ,also has problems with showing the maps the screen does this weird flickering and when the batteries get half way it goes on the fritz all the time .
@@Berzilla My old Etrex 1 didn't even have maps in it, When I got my SX, is was at least a 20 year jump in tech LOL. But with the last GPS satellite update, the Etrexes I had, went to the wayside.
Does google earth cost I just ordered this hopefully I’m smart enough to figure it out lol
The original, or basic Google Earth was free. I got mine so long ago and upgraded to Pro a while back. So I couldn't tell you now lol. Best thing I can say is to check it out.
Digger's Outdoors you upgraded to a different gps handheld?
Digger's Outdoors how is battery life
@@stevenhicks815 I'll answer both here. I upgraded to this one from my 20 + year old Garmin Etrex. It was time lol. I run rechargeables.in mine and the lasted probably around 20 hours give or take
Digger's Outdoors awesome thank you for your help. Mine should be to bass pro couple days they was all out in stock
How do you get the preloaded topo. Maps to come up
Sorry I didn't see his sooner. Mine were already loaded on that unit at purchase. It came with an entire map of the US on it.
Mine supposedly is preloaded but they do not come up
@@stevenstrout2393 Interesting. Mine popped right up from the get go. Give me a couple days and go through a few things and let me see what I can find out for that.
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I'm primarily interested in Geocaching. This might NOT be the one . . .
There is a geocaching app built into that GPS. You can bluetooth it to your phone as well to look them up.
@@DigsOutdoors I've been loading caches from my desktop, but now I'm going to see how easy it is to download them using my phone. Thanks.
wow, please prepare in advance.
Very bad audio !!!
Pls 'Don't move your hand so much' !
Improve, thank you.
Garmin user in Japan.
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