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Old 09-13-2017, 03:18 PM #1
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GPS Group buy - Magellan? - Garmin?

So for the past few months I have been tossing the idea about a GPS group buy.

Magellan? - Garmin?

A handheld for camping/hiking vs a windshield mounted one?

I am leaning towards something handheld - Since it could be used for vehicular navigation AND hiking vs trying to use a windshield mounted one for hiking.

Any thoughts?

Ideas?

This thread was created for discussion on a possible brand/type of GPS.

No guarantees when the GB will happen, just need a specific model/type of GPS to get my foot in the door with vendors..
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Very interested! I wish I had something to contribute but I don't have a lot of experience but I am hoping to hear!
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Dashcam

@Thai you could try the Garmin dash cam out maybe....

https://buy.garmin.com/en-US/US/p/529485
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@Thai you could try the Garmin dash cam out maybe....

https://buy.garmin.com/en-US/US/p/529485
Thx! Will prob buy later. Right now I have my eye on the new iPhone.
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I don't know if Magellan still makes handheld GPS units, but they do make some nice looking automotive units designed for off road driving (TRX Series). Garmin is the main game in town for Handhelds these days, I for one would be interested in a discount on the InReach line as I am looking for a replacement for my Spot.

http://www.magellangps.com/Store/eXp...r-4x4-Vehicles

https://buy.garmin.com/en-US/US/p/561286
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I've been eyeing up the Garmin In-Reach Explorer and charging windshield mount. I'd be interested.

https://buy.garmin.com/en-US/US/p/561269
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Definitely been eyeing the Garmin inReach Explorer+ as a SPOT alternative for way out there 4x4 and backpacking. Would be interested in a group buy for sure.
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Agree on Garmin inReach.

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My vote is Garmin.

Don't forget the Rino series radios+GPS for hikers and hunters, those things are great.

Plus the bigger the better for the automotive 6" minimum or 7" is even better!!
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i'd be interested in one of the garmin in-reach. black friday time frame would be great
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Garmin inreach seems like a popular choice hmmm
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Garmin inreach seems like a popular choice hmmm
There are probably a number of current/prospective Spot users (myself included) that have started looking at the InReach as an alternative to the ever-increasing annual cost of service on the Spot. Personally I like the option to only buy service as needed on the InReach, but more importantly I want the ability to have 2 way communication in the event of an emergency. Thankfully I haven't needed to use the emergency feature on the Spot, but more than once the thought has crossed my mind that if I needed to use it I would have no real idea how soon help would be on the way.
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