Garmin GPS and OnXmaps

qbiermann89 · Jun 14, 2016

Anybody running this combo and what model Garmin are you doing it with. I have an older unit, but need an upgrade have done some research in this direction and thinking this is what will work for me. Appreciate your input, - QB

Phantom Hunter · Jun 15, 2016

I bought the Garmin Oregon 450(?) and the OnXmaps card. It works great for what I do. I mainly bought it to be able to hunt around private land when antelope hunting, but use it on other hunts as well. It helped get around a private parcel on my muzzy cow elk hunt in Colo. last year.

OLDHORNHUNTER · Jun 15, 2016

I bought a Garmin 64 st two years ago along with the On X chip . Really is an eye opener for years we avoided land that was semi posted thinking it was private all of was BLM & State land . The Garmin GPS's are great units I called the OnX guys before buying mine & they told me that 95% of all their testing had been done on the 64 st unit ..

BillyBoB · Jun 16, 2016

I use the Garmin 64st as well along with the state chip. It's been a helpful piece of equipment.
Learn the differences between the state chips and the region (3 states) chip.

"Wildlife and its habitat cannot speak. So
we must and we will."
Theadore Roosevelt

hank4elk · Jun 22, 2016

Got a Oregon 450T w/onxmaps for NM 3 yrs ago.
Maps have saved me many miles & opened a whole world that I had to rely on fences or signs in wrong places or not true before.
When G&F and local law uses it now for info,it is way to go.Up dates easy to get too.Discounts for RMEF members.

Like the big screen on 450 I can see, but I hate touch screens personally.
I leave mine switched off and have never had a problem with mine turning on hiking. I have it hanging on pack or belt with d-ring usually,or in top pouch of pack.

SurvivalLeroy1989 · Jan 1, 2017

I have selected Garmin Foretrex 401 for themselves
I've used it in my hunting trips. It is really useful when there a display screen information for hunting and fishing, as well as compass and barometric altimeter
you can read this article
https://www.roamoutdoor.com/best-handheld-gps-for-hiking-hunting-reviews/
I think it would be useful for you