Next up, Magellan provides several button controlled models in their eXplorist series (is anyone else tired of product names starting with a small case letter?). While we do see the potential DeLorme has in their mapping software and data, every time we look at it we’re underwhelmed.) (Note, PN-60w version is around $50 more with Delorme’s “Topo North America” map pack. That’s a deal breaker for me, but add to that what appears to be the geeky hassle of using 3rd party maps (Europe?) with the Earthmate, as well as the necessity of a proprietary (whoops I forgot it) data transfer cable instead of standard USB, and we definitely can not recommend the Delorme PN-60. Thus, if you’re standing in a whiteout with a 300 foot cliff just out of sight behind you, you might end getting a good scare while trying to get yourself headed in the correct direction. While the unit does have a 3 axis GPS compass that works well while you’re moving, it has no magnetic compass. Their Earthmate PN-60 has the required button controls, and trumpets should blast from the heavens proclaiming the available buttons-locked mode. Sure, they look cool, but most (if not all) do not lend themselves to displaying a topographic map for blind navigation they’re more for tracking your trip or following a pre-existing track.ĭelorme is always interesting to check out. Also, we’re not big fans of all the “wrist” and “watch” GPS units flooding the market. While some of the touch units have a “glove friendly” screen, that’s still not mitten or “big glove” friendly, nor is it going to behave kindly to having freezing rain and snow wiped off. So I don’t bother even thinking about the things when it comes to opinionating. Garmin 62 series GPS are easily our top pick for backcountry skiing.įirst, know that we don’t recommend touch-screen GPS units for winter backcountry navigation.
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