Handheld GPS-need suggestions

[lanceodom]

There are tons of options out there and I need direction. Looking for a handheld that I can carry elk hunting and also use on my new deer lease to help me learn my way around. Is there a function where the info from the field can be downloaded on my computer and overlayed on a map? Would like to try not to break the bank on cost. Let me know what you think.

[Sackett]

Garmin 64s. Will do everything you want and much, much more. Get Birdseye Imagery to allow you to see true satellite image of your hunting location.

[lanceodom]

thanks for the input.

[txpitdog]

I have the Garmin 62S. I don't know the difference between it and the 64S, but it will allow you to overlay where you've been on a map, either the propriety software it comes with or GoogleEarth. It also allows you to create a path on a map and then download the path to the unit for following in the field. There is a free map of Texas you can get somewhere, maybe off the Garmin website.

I mainly use mine for marking my truck before heading into the national forests for off-trail hunting/hiking. Sure makes it easy to not get lost and to keep track of how far I have to hike to get back

[WyoBull]

I use the Garmin Rino 655T. If you have friends that you hunt with and they have one as well, the unit has a radio in it and you can keep in contact with one another. Just a thought in case that is something you want to think about.

[unclefish]

Honestly you can do everything with a phone and good GPS map app like OnX maps. You can cache the area on your phone and don't need cell coverage to have a great map. Just carry a small phone charger with you and you are good to go. Much cheaper too since you already own the phone! Works great!

I also got tired of the small screens on handheld GPS units. I will never go back to a GPS unit.

[TWarren]

Honestly you can do everything with a phone and good GPS map app like OnX maps. You can cache the area on your phone and don't need cell coverage to have a great map. Just carry a small phone charger with you and you are good to go. Much cheaper too since you already own the phone! Works great!

I also got tired of the small screens on handheld GPS units. I will never go back to a GPS unit.

What phone do you use? I've tried using my Galaxy S3 and now Kyocera DuraForce and in no way would trust them to accurately show where I am. It seems they are always lagging way behind or not fixing a location at all.

[unclefish]

What phone do you use? I've tried using my Galaxy S3 and now Kyocera DuraForce and in no way would trust them to accurately show where I am. It seems they are always lagging way behind or not fixing a location at all.

I use a Galaxy S4...scary accurate. Accurate to within a few feet.

[berettadave]

I have a Garmin Oregon 600. Seems to work very well and very accurate. I like that I can see the screen in bright sunlight.

[Ironman]

If I were going to get one, I would go with a Delorme inReach. Great reviews, and it has two way communication capabilities. Send and receive text, tracking ect.

I use my iPhone.