gps purchase question

[JonathonJEB]

Cabelas has the oregon 650t and rhino 650 on sale. I'm going to buy one but torn between the two. I was wandering some opinions of hunters who have used one or the other.

 

[Reeltime]

I've owned both, in earlier models. I was never a fan of the rhino. I have hunted with the Oregon 450T for a number of years now and love it. I suggested the 650T to someone and it's a great unit, especially if you are used to working with a touch screen phone.

 

[smarandr]

If I remember correctly from back when I bought my Garmin, the "T" is a waste of money if you have any sort of computer expertise. You can usually find a better map to load for free, or better yet put OnX on the device. Stick with the base 650.

 

[Boarmaster]

Im starting my research for a new handheld myself . Can you all tell me why you choose the Oregon over the Montana? I use mine for hunting mostly but also for ATV trips in Rockies so I have a need to be able to see detail in a pretty big area without zooming. I would plan to use 3d party mapping as well.

 

[sagebrush]

I'm not a touch screen fan. Burns up the battery and I hate taking the gloves off every time I need new information. 64s with OnX chip will cost you less than either.

 

[Big Fin]

I have a 600T in a Montana. Been using it for three years now. Excellent device. Add the onXmap chips and you have a solution to most any access/navigation challenge.

 

[JonathonJEB]

Thanks everyone I got the Oregon and so far I am amazed at how fast it is. I will be getting the onx chip for wy and hope to be on my first western hunt next year. I have 2 antilope points so now just finding the unit that I can draw. Thanks again for the recommendations.

 

[Reeltime]

Spend the extra money on lithium batteries. Always carry extra! A GPS is only as good as the guy carrying it and the batteries in it!!