walkie talkie / GPS

[Eagle Eye]

Wife and I are getting ready for hunting in an area with pretty much 0 cell service. We both tend to hunt a good ways from our truck and in good or bad weather. I can remember the last time i was walking out at 4 am during a thunderstorm. It was disorientating and I lost my way. That area was not hard to get out of, but I do not wish to put my wife or myself into that situation in a new area that is much more remote. We just moved to McCourtain co and so do not know the area very well thus GPS is a must. We also are looking for a handheld device that can call or text.

Anyone use a product they would recommend? I've looked into garmin inreach that has monthly service plans.

 

[okie362]

Garmin Rhino but $$$

 

[D. Hargrove]

Garmin Rhino but $$$

 

[D. Hargrove]

^^^ agreed, you can share way points, have comms and generally sync your locations at any time. Best bet in my book.

 

[Dave70968]

Count me as a fan of the Rino series as well. Mine has FRS/GMRS, weather radio, and (of course) GPS.

 

[Eagle Eye]

Alright, thanks!

 

[white92coupe]

Like the other have said above Garmin Rino series is my go to. I've have the Rino 130 and 655t that I absolutely love!

 

[dennishoddy]

Never leave your compass at home.
Technology is a great tool, but when in the mountains, the satellite system can be blocked by the topography.
A friend and ex coworker spent some exciting time in Montana on a bear hunt with a bow when his gps failed because all satellites were blocked by the canyon he was in.
He became lost and spent a night huddled under a log with an arrow in one hand and a knife in the other at near freezing temps.
Next morning, walked up to a ridge, got some directions and found his gps lied to him.

 

[lasher]

good map and an azimuth shooting compass, no batteries required

 

[Eagle Eye]

good map and an azimuth shooting compass, no batteries required