Cheaper GPS alternative?

any thoughts on this?


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Never Get Lost Again With the easiest to use personal location finder. Just mark the location and BackTrack will help you get back. Use it at the mall and stadium parking lots, at the festival, the park, for travel or you next outdoor adventure.
Store and locate up to three locations
Utilizes the latest digital technology
High sensitivity SiRF Star III GPS receiver
Self calibrating digital compass
Weather resistant
Operates on 2 AAA batteries (not included)
Compact size stores easily in your pocket or purse
Lanyard included for easy attachment
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http://www.walmart.com/ip/Bushnell-Backtrack/10783778?sourceid=1500000000000003142050&ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=10783778

« Last Edit: Today at 01:31:33 am by Mooch »

-Can store up to 3 locations.. hmmmm *perfect for my Crab Pots!*

This is great for someone that's directionally challenged like me,
great price and I don't even have to get my to teach me how to use it.
I hate reading manuals,,
Thanks!
Mike

Looks cute....but another 40 bones to the pot and you have a real gps.

Interesting, I like the small size

Looks cute....but another 40 bones to the pot and you have a real gps.

..the other 40 bones will pay for the cheap gold chain to which I will proudly hang my new cute GPS from.

I have a couple bigger ones. One of these would be nice for a back up.

Looks cute....but another 40 bones to the pot and you have a real gps.

..the other 40 bones will pay for the cheap gold chain to which I will proudly hang my new cute GPS from.

Yeeeeaaaaahhhhh Booooooyyyy.



Looks like a nice contraption if you paddle in straight lines.   I would be wary about getting back to a rocky shore launch.....this baby might put you on the rocks.  JMO.

It might get you to the beach on a foggy day, but with no waypoints, how do you know where the good fishing grounds from last trip are!! You cant store the secret spots 

I have one of these.  I bought at Costco for about 40 bucks as I recall.  It's pretty basic but it will point you back to the launch in the fog.  It can be worn around the neck and it's light enough not to be uncomfortable.  I'm always looking for ways to carry less equipment and this seems to be a little easier than a full blown GPS.  I don't know if it would really work all that well as a crab pot locator?

Martin

Is it water proof?

It's "waterproof" (I think 10 feet) but it floats.