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by packtoter
Mar 15 2014 12:54 pm
Forum: AZT Hiking
Topic: Need for GPS on AZT
Replies: 21

Re: Need for GPS on AZT

Just want to say Thanks for all the GPS help. FYI I did have a hard time with fitting all the Track and Waypoints onto the Etrex 20. On the phone with Garmin help desk didn't help any. It all showed up on BaseCamp, said it transferred to the GPS, but could not find it. I finally figured it out mysel...
by packtoter
Jan 19 2014 12:46 pm
Forum: AZT Hiking
Topic: Need for GPS on AZT
Replies: 21

Re: Need for GPS on AZT

I think I am rounding the curve. I have Apple devices so I believe I need to use Garmin BaseCamp. So, map sections of the trail from HAZ, downloaded to my MacBookPro using BaseCamp, then AZT track data, mix it all together and load it onto the Etrex20 and Voila! Am I getting close Blisterfree? I hav...
by packtoter
Jan 18 2014 11:44 am
Forum: AZT Hiking
Topic: Need for GPS on AZT
Replies: 21

Re: Need for GPS on AZT

I appreciate all the input. I have purchased a Garmin etrex 20. Never having a GPS I am going through the learning curve. If I am correct I need to now purchase software like NatGeo Topo! Right? I then download waypoint info from AZ trail site and punch it into GPS memory? Sorry to sound so lame. I ...
by packtoter
Jan 04 2014 3:20 pm
Forum: AZT Hiking
Topic: Need for GPS on AZT
Replies: 21

Need for GPS on AZT

Planning a thru-hike. Have hiked CDT in 1999 and GDT in 2001 without a GPS. Will a GPS be helpful here or is the AZT fairly well marked? According to AZT site it sounds like there are a lot of false junctions near the border. Is this a problem or overstated? Any comments would be appreciated. --Keep...

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