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Is the Garmin eTrex Venture HCa good gps for the money? Is there a better one in the same price range?

Question by squirrelhunter7. Uploaded on November 20, 2009

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from BioGuy wrote 2 years 11 weeks ago

It should do everything you need it to. I have an eTrex Legend (it's a less advanced model) and it does a pretty good job of getting me in and out of the woods.

If you can, get the package deal with the MapSource software. MapSource can work in conjunction with Google Earth, which makes it a very valuable piece of software.

A final note, NEVER completely rely on a GPS unit when going into the woods...nothing is more important than having a map and compass and knowing how to use them because GPS units can malfunction, fail to acquire satellites, or the batteries could die (always bring some extra batteries). Good luck!

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from Christian Emter wrote 2 years 11 weeks ago

Yes garmin is a great brand and it should be worht the money

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from MLH wrote 2 years 11 weeks ago

I have a Venture HC (not sure what an HCa is). Works great, even in heavy canopy and bad weather. Definitely get additional Mapsource topo and road maps ... worth the money. Could use more memory - just have to download to the PC every once in awhile.

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from Jere Smith wrote 2 years 11 weeks ago

Garmin, is made in Olathe KS I have toured the offices and factory, I am impressed,they are the best out there. (JMNSVHO)

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from squirrelhunter7 wrote 2 years 11 weeks ago

Does it work with macs?

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from BioGuy wrote 2 years 11 weeks ago

It should do everything you need it to. I have an eTrex Legend (it's a less advanced model) and it does a pretty good job of getting me in and out of the woods.

If you can, get the package deal with the MapSource software. MapSource can work in conjunction with Google Earth, which makes it a very valuable piece of software.

A final note, NEVER completely rely on a GPS unit when going into the woods...nothing is more important than having a map and compass and knowing how to use them because GPS units can malfunction, fail to acquire satellites, or the batteries could die (always bring some extra batteries). Good luck!

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from Christian Emter wrote 2 years 11 weeks ago

Yes garmin is a great brand and it should be worht the money

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from MLH wrote 2 years 11 weeks ago

I have a Venture HC (not sure what an HCa is). Works great, even in heavy canopy and bad weather. Definitely get additional Mapsource topo and road maps ... worth the money. Could use more memory - just have to download to the PC every once in awhile.

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from Jere Smith wrote 2 years 11 weeks ago

Garmin, is made in Olathe KS I have toured the offices and factory, I am impressed,they are the best out there. (JMNSVHO)

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from squirrelhunter7 wrote 2 years 11 weeks ago

Does it work with macs?

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