A simple GPS gadget

dont think so.

I will have a look around for one :Y:

Why not just use the GPS in your phone and use Open Street Maps. Works anywhere with no data connection required and drop as many waypoints as you like.

Yes I tried but the gpz plays up with phone. This way i dont have to worry about battery life and no noise from phone being on.

cheers HH

These devices are a good, reliable and cheap back up. Basic and easy for children to use (also no games to flatten the batteries). A couple of AA batteries last for days of continuous use. They are light weight and can be securely clipped onto kit or clothing. With heads down and headphones on its inevitable that members of a detecting group can get separated. The least technical people can at least follow the arrow back to the car. They're also a passive device that doesn't interfere with detectors.

I myself use these and other devices, including a phone, compass, mud maps and common sense to move around and navigate around the areas I'm detecting. Personal choice and experience will always drive choices. Choose what suits your needs.

Is $200 normal price on these?

Goody

goody2shoes said:

Is $200 normal price on these?
Goody

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Yep, but www.sportgps.com.au has the Bushnell G2 orange-black version advertised for $129 but out of stock.
I ordered a generic unit off eBay for $50 to see what it's like.
I normally just use my Garmin GPSMap but im curious about these.
If i find it convenient to have as a backup i will likely buy a genuine Bushnell unit

Thanks Died Driver :Y:

Goody

goody2shoes said:

Thanks Died Driver :Y:

Goody

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Bad typo there Goody !!!!

did done dead died
DED Set Stuffed :lol:

this is the cheapy unit I bought to play with

I think they are great. Takes away the worry about getting lost. Just need to check the arrow and if it points across a large hole, go around ?

Cheers HH

Sorry it was a typo mistake

Ded Driver I meant no harm to you my friend

Goofy Goody

I am going to look into getting one

Goody

Good luck Goody, I couldnt find one in stock anywhere yesterday, I think Covid might have shagged the supply chain into Oz.

goody2shoes said:

Sorry it was a typo mistake
Ded Driver I meant no harm to you my friend
Goofy Goody

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all good Goody Bad Shoes layful:
next time MT puts you on ice I will send him a padlock :lol:

I have had a look as well Manpa and I can not fine them as well

Goody

padlock omg

I have something similar - a Canmore GPS about the size of a USB stick which also includes a electronic compass like the Backtrack ( and like most mobile phones) .

I would NEVER go bush anywhere with just the mobile though. One fall onto rocks, in the water or even just leaving lots of apps running and then you are screwed - you have lost your maps, compass, torch & emergency contact method all at once. Well done !

I do have a phone loaded with topo maps that I use for primary nav but I turn on the Canmore when I get out the car, delete the last waypoint & grab a new one. Then I turn it OFF. This way I cant accidently use up the battery nor can I accidently return home to the parking spot I was at yesterday (Oops).

Like 7.62Marksman I also carry a PLB but now that mine is about to expire I have bought a Garmin Inreach Mini, which is super cool. Size of a PLB but it allows you to SMS anyone using the Iridium satellite network so works anywhere on earths surface. Has the usual PLB features as well. Only downside is the $20 per month fee but you can pay just for the months you are out prospecting.

I found the Canmore GPS on https://australia.desertcart.com/pr...r-gp-102-multifunction-gps-device-data-logger
but they are out of stock too!
somebody find me a conspiracy theorist

Ded Driver said:

I found the Canmore GPS on https://australia.desertcart.com/pr...r-gp-102-multifunction-gps-device-data-logger
but they are out of stock too!
somebody find me a conspiracy theorist

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Or some dowsing rods