Str8Shot Report post Posted June 27, 2016 I use my Garmin mainly for hunting and fishing, and when I log a waypoint I also try to remember to put it in a Log with specific information like time, date, weather and moon phase. What I would like is a GPS that when I make a waypoint it allows me to add meta data automatically to it (time, date, current temp, barometric pressure, and moon phase ) Not just a little comment ... I do not think there is anything out there that has a feature like this, but I think it would be a great addition to have. what do you guys think, what additional features would you want on your GPS? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AZ8 Report post Posted June 28, 2016 The manufactures should add a "ping" option. I bet it wouldn't be hard to add that technology. You know how many lost or injured people they would find before they succumbed to the weather or injuries. Also, if you lost it, you could log onto their website and "ping" it and get the exact coordinates of your lost gps. I imagine that would increase cost and lower battery life, but its something I've always thought about. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PRDATR Report post Posted June 28, 2016 Bigger screen. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phil Beavers Report post Posted June 28, 2016 Bigger screen , better touch screen tech, longer battery life, maybe something like text messaging feature. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Str8Shot Report post Posted June 28, 2016 Our group uses Rinos so we can send texts from unit to unit. We can also poll a location(basically a ping) so as Forlorn suggested, it does not seem like having a ping feature would be too difficult and be very beneficial. Bigger screens are always a given! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GJMauro12 Report post Posted June 28, 2016 The poll location on the rinos is pretty awesome. Saved us from losing them multiple times now. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ready2hunt Report post Posted June 28, 2016 app that shows me where the animals are. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
firstcoueswas80 Report post Posted June 28, 2016 Bigger screen, just like cell phones = easier broken screen. I like my 60csx just fine, and I bet I use it 25x more then most use theirs. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Allforelk Report post Posted June 28, 2016 I've never used one. The wife seems dead set on buying me one all of a sudden and she is looking at the Garmin Montana. Any thoughts? Seems like way more than I need... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phil Beavers Report post Posted June 28, 2016 I've never used one. The wife seems dead set on buying me one all of a sudden and she is looking at the Garmin Montana. Any thoughts? Seems like way more than I need... Garmin Rhino 650's are pretty cool. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildwoody Report post Posted June 28, 2016 Poon, it gets a little boring out there some times, also with a bigger screen. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arizona Griz Report post Posted June 28, 2016 Bigger screen, just like cell phones = easier broken screen. I like my 60csx just fine, and I bet I use it 25x more then most use theirs. Best GPS ever made. I use mine all the time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Str8Shot Report post Posted June 28, 2016 Poon, it gets a little boring out there some times, also with a bigger screen. Woody on many of the Garmin Units you can upload images ... So you could always import some Horn Porn to look at while you pass the time, but it may get depressing if you are not finding any real racks that measure up ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Edge Report post Posted June 28, 2016 Poon, it gets a little boring out there some times, also with a bigger screen.Haha, beat me to it, creep. Until the newer models are $20, I'll keep carrying my Etrex for emergencies. How many more times will I have to buff the screen to make the dinky numbers out? But to answer the OPs question, a user friendly manual, step by step. I can't tell you how many people I've gone bushwhacking with whom hadn't a clue how to use their device. Stormy weather, no clue where the trail is and darkness setting is no time to try and figure your GPS out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Whitesheep Report post Posted June 29, 2016 The Rhino's do all for me. Just think if the Granite Mountain Hotshots had Rhino's. The Forest Service claims the technology for remote location is still not available. Go figure as I purchased my first Rhino 110 years ago and they both still work. Up to a 520cx now and will not hesitate to go to a 650 if the 520 ever dies. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
