GoBlog sends another kindly link our way, this time in a post about wristwatch/gps/altimeter/computer that does everything but the breakfast dishes. Of course my gear lust is stoked till I catch the price: $498.59.
Such watches operate under a complex equation that works like this: the more it costs, the greater the likelihood of leaving it on the shaving mirror at the campground, or having one of the pins in the strap give way while you’re on a log crossing a raging stream.
ive been looking for a gps ever since i got a little lost a couple weeks ago. 5 hunge is way too steep, now if was a rolex…….uhh nah. cool item though. anyone know of any other small/good gps devices for hiking (not to hijack or anything)
Jonathan,
I’d honestly check out Costco.com right now. Now through February 18th, they have the Magellan eXplorist 500 GPS bundle going on. It’s got stuff you can’t get with it anywhere else, plus a $50 mail-in Rebate. Total price is $379.99
What’s “Value Added” for that price? The following:
Carrying Case
MapSend Topo software (nifty)
12 volt adapter (always need one)
1GB Card (obvious why that’s good)
Check it out:
http://www.costco.com/Browse/Product.aspx?Prodid=11069840&whse=&topnav=&browse=&s=1
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Thanks,
Jim Mirkalami