I considered posting this on "Gear Heads" page but it looks like mostly reviews.
I want to by a GPS unit but know nothing about them. I figure it will be helpful on my upcoming backpacking trip. Hoping to find campsites that I designate ahead of time.
A friend just purchased a Garmin GPSMAP 64st. Any advice about what product to buy and how to learn to use it?
I have a Garmin GPSmap 62stc that I never use. I'll sell it cheap:-) Really, iPhone apps are really inexpensive, and do more than the dedicated GPS units (battery is the only shortcoming of the iPhone vs dedicated GPS). I use an app called ViewRanger. App is free, works on iPhone and Android. Only cost is maps - $20.00. And only if you want USGS topo. Other maps are free, but the $20.00 is cheap. App allows download of maps to your smart phone for use when out of range of wifi/cell. Upload to web site. Link to flickr to show pictures, plan hikes on the web site, create a route, download to smart phone, etc.......
I will not buy another dedicated GPS unit, only do day hikes. If you are doing multi day hikes the battery may be an issue. There are chargers (including solar) that will help with this issue, but there is the 'hassle" factor.
