Many hunters are using GPS units and accessories on their hunting trips now. The Garmin eTrex Vista HCX is among the best for hunters.
1. Garmin eTrex Vista HCX – This is a great GPS unit for hunting. It is compact and lightweight. It has an electronic compass that allows the user to orient themselves even while sitting in a tree or on a blind on the ground. The MicroSD card slot allows the user to place maps of different hunting areas on memory cards. This allows the user to change the memory card to a specific hunting location.
2. Accessories – Some of the best accessories for Garmin eTrex Vista HCX are a carrying case, lanyard, and holster. The carrying case protects the GPS unit from scratches and reduces glare on the viewing area. A retractable lanyard or holster allows the hunter to keep the GPS unit close at hand but out of the way. These GPS accessories are a must have for all hunters who use a GPS unit.
3. Software: The best topographic map for Vista HCX is Garmin Mapsource Topo 2008. This software will provide you with topographic maps of your hunting areas in the United States, including terrain contours, topographic elevations, trails, country roads, and springs. Topo software is extremely useful for hunters as they can find potential hunting spots while using their GPS unit.
4. Instructional DVD – An instructional DVD from Bennett Video for the Garmin eTrex Vista HCX will help the new user become familiar with the unit. This DVD will teach the user how to mark a waypoint, route, and track log on their new GPS unit. It is very important that the hunter knows how to operate the GPS unit before using it on his first hunting trip. This will reduce frustration and allow the user to get the most out of the GPS unit while hunting.
So, as you can see, these four ideas are great for the hunter on your holiday shopping list this year. Any hunter would love the Garmin eTrex Vista HCX and its accessories to use on their next hunting trip.