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Originally Posted by Boags
I read Zumo, Montana, etc they all look pretty much the same to me.
Is it worth having one at all or "paper-maps" and a compass, old school style, is just as good in a remote area ?
And last question, do they work in -50celcius condition ? (i.e Northern Siberia etc).
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"They all look pretty much the same to me...."
I would recommend you either read up or speak to Garmin and take the time to learn how to use one. In the EU with proper mapping software, it's not a problem to switch on and find a post code but navigation is a skill that takes time to learn and practice. Ask any rescue team ! then ask how many they have rescued from being lost who carried all 'the toys' but had no idea on how to use them.
Paper maps and compass (and the knowledge on how to read and use them) are wise to have and, IMHO, would be a must have if going to remote areasfor your own safety.
- All electronic devices will fail the colder it becomes
- You must use Lithium batteries (alkaline fail fast in cold) and power the unit from vehicle too
For example- The Montana- a pretty rugged unit - Battery charging only takes pace between 0 degrees C to 45 degrees C.
- It is designed to work from -15 degrees C to +70 degrees Celcius
If you are going into serious cold, you will need to take appropriate measures to keep your unit within those operating temperatures.
Old but still good tip
If you have a notebook that has XP as its op system (does not work on windows 7)
Load up Nroute (discontinued which is a shame) from Garmin
Plug in GPS in your USB port and there you have your moving map on your notebook screen just like the gps screen -easier on the eyes.
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Last edited by Bertrand; 1 Nov 2011 at 14:56.
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