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PostedMar 22, 2015 at 2:32 pm

Ok, my eyes are crossed from reading GPS model information. Basically I'm looking for something along the lines of a Garmin Oregon model, and I'm considering going with a 600 or 650.

I'm looking for input from those who own them. Any you gps using folks got comments good or bad on either particular model? Or a suggestion for a different model altogether?

Primarily will used for 3 season wilderness treks.

Thanks

PostedMar 22, 2015 at 3:37 pm

I have the Oregon 600t (the one with 1:100k scale US topos preinstalled). It is an excellent unit, though pretty expensive. The touchscreen is very responsive and works well, with bare hands. Gloves not so much. The screen is easily readable in bright daylight, and the backlight works well in low light conditions. The menus are okay though the old menu system was easier. Loading maps and exporting waypoints is pretty easy as the unit just mounts like an external drive on your computer and you can drag stuff on and off (from/to the correct folders). Battery life is pretty decent, and I like that you program the two buttons to do specific things. Handy. The included base maps on the "t" models are surprisingly accurate and useful, though I can't vouch vor their trail database. I'm amazed at all the small bodies of water they have in there, which is handy for me going XC in dense coastal Alaska forests. I did not opt for any of the fancy extras like the camera because I always carry a good point and shoot anyway. Aside from the price, I don't have anything to complain about.

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