Rei has them on sale for $199
Cabela's does too.
Yeah I just picked one up yesterday from cabelas for $219, now, I gotta look into the REI sale, Cabelas will match it.... I hope!
Dang...I paid over $600 for mine when they 1st came out 8-(
Best one out there!
Just ordered one from the Cabelas Bargain Cave - The 199.00 unit is no longer listed but there is a 60csx bundle for 219.00 It has carrying case and Topo 2006 for all of US. Really worth the extra 20 bucks to me. They are back ordered but called Cabelas and they said they would ship June 2nd so I went ahead and ordered.
Good Luck!
BowTopps - Doug
Do the maps that come with it show back country roads etc. or just city streets/highways? Also can you purchase the topo maps for a particlar state that would show back country roads for this unit? I just have a couple of the $100 garmins that do the basics and have been thinking of upgrading. Thanks
I think the one on sale a Cabelas includes the maps for $219, where the one at REI for $199 doesn't.
Those are good prices for a good GPS.
I think I paid $400.00 for mine.
I would sell it for $350.00 if anyone is interested!!
John
I paid $400 for mine and at the time that was a good price. You can download maps free at this site. I downloaded Illinois from there.
http://www.gpsfiledepot.com/maps/state/il ]
The REI deal is a bit confusing.........if you scroll down they offer a set of maps of the Western States for $129. but it does include Nevada. :bigsmyl: :bigsmyl:
I don't think Cabela's does any price matching.
I paid $400 for my Garmin GPSMAP 60CSx when $400 was considered a good deal for the unit and Mapsource software. I've tried several other units and this one is hands down the best for me. From the pine thickets of KY to the the dark timber in Colorado it has performed flawlessly. Hey, I just downloaded the new KY and IL topos FREE and installed them on my GPS FREE (using "hoyt's" link). They're have more detail than the standard Mapsource maps; they're more like 24K USGS maps.
QuoteOriginally posted by oxnam:
I don't think Cabela's does any price matching.
I called and checked on this, they do price match, but, the Cabelas is for the Outdoor pack for $219 and the REI is just for the unit for $199. I went with the Cabelas deal!
In the field I power mine with AA Energizer Lithiums I buy in bulk from the local Sam's Club. One set went 2 weeks in Colorado last year, however there's an important thing to remember if you choose to use the longer lasting lithiums in the 60CSx. Sometimes the unit will show the opening page on start up and then power down the first time you power up with a fresh set of lithium batteries. This apparently is a common problem with the unit as there's a lot of chat about it online. Good news though, there's a quick fix if it happens to you.
BEFORE you place a fresh set in your GPS unit, discharge them a bit by using them in a flashlight or similar device FIRST. Simply put them in the light and turn it on a few seconds, pop them out and place back in the 60CSx - you should be good to go plus they'll last a lot longer than standard AA alkalines.
FYI: The powerdown problem does not occur when using alkalines. I've been using lithium for about 3 years now with zero performance problems, however, occasionally I will have to implement the prodcedure just described.
I paid $400 for mine too and I think it was well worth it at that price! I'm tempted to pick up another at this price!
Check page 2 of user guide re Lithium Batteries. The 60csx has a built in cut out that prevents most new Lithium batteries from working.
Anyone have a direct Cabelas link? I looked last night and couldn't find anything that matched.
Thanks for the heads up. I ordered the package through Cabelas.
QuoteOriginally posted by David Sapp:
Anyone have a direct Cabelas link? I looked last night and couldn't find anything that matched.
Try this....
http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/links/link.jsp?id=0036479229052a&type=product&cmCat=SEARCH_all&returnPage=search-results1.jsp&Ntk=Products&QueryText=garmin+60csx&sort=a ll&Go.y=9&N=0&Nty=1&hasJS=true&_dyncharset=ISO-8859-1&_DARGS=%2Fcabelas%2Fen%2Fcommon%2Fsearch%2Fsearch-box.jsp.form23&Go.x=30 (http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/links/link.jsp?id=0036479229052a&type=product&cmCat=SEARCH_all&returnPage=search-results1.jsp&Ntk=Products&QueryText=garmin+60csx&sort=all&Go.y=9&N=0&Nty=1&hasJS=true&_dyncharset=ISO-8859-1&_DARGS=%2Fcabelas%2Fen%2Fcommon%2Fsearch%2Fsearch-box.jsp.form23&Go.x=30)
I tried lithium batteries in mine and couldn't get them to work.
Will have to try again.
Lithium batteries --- Person at REI told me to put them in something else for 5 or 10 minutes to "burn off" the initial spike and then they should work. Also some have gotten lines on the screen from lithiums but they go away..according to the rep.
Just ordered the package from Cabellas. I've been wanting to replace my old Magellen 315.
Thannks for the heads-up. Just ordered one from Cabela's
I'm pretty sure mine is the same model...also a $400 purchase.
I learned the hard way when you replace batteries, you have to "re-orient" the compass.
Screwy results if you don't...
QuoteOriginally posted by Doc Nock:
I'm pretty sure mine is the same model...also a $400 purchase.
I learned the hard way when you replace batteries, you have to "re-orient" the compass.
Screwy results if you don't...
Been there, done that...
I hunt in bear country and one evening I'm about 2 miles back, up in my treestand, it's getting dark and I hear a big bear, not too far off in the distance, having a very bad day :eek: . No worries as I have my trusty GPS to get me back to the main trail. Forgot to recalibrate the compass after a battery change. Next thing you know, it's pitch dark (like you can't see your hand in front of your face dark...) and the GPS reassure's me I'm back on the main trail. I'm still deep in the woods. I knew of a stream that ran on the far side of the trail so I just told the GPS take me to the stream and it brought me out on the trail, much futher up the trail then I ever thought but back on the trail never the less.
Moral of the story, recalibrate your GPS compass every time you replace the batteries.
JL
I've had mine two years and use it alot and haven't replaced the batteries yet. You guys must leave them on in your backpacks!
I recalibrate mine everytime I go off somewhere. Even between Georgia and Florida it is more accurate when you recalibrate
Thnaks for the heads up -- been wanting to upgrade my 60CS - just so I can use the cards is all - will pick up one of these!
J
Just saw several comments on the "Lithium Effect". I addressed that issue a page or two back. I only use the AA lithiums.
I paid $400 for mine too, what a bargin on a great GPS!
I have been wanting GPS for my son and myself, and this is a great deal-just ordered 2 from Cabelas. So glad this thread got started! :wavey: :wavey:
What size memory cards do y'all recommend?
I use a 1gig which allows me to have all the road maps for entire east coast from Florida to Maine and the topo maps I want.
It allows me to use unit as a mass storage device to store My Map folders
I use a 2GB which holds everything I need.
I ordered the bundled package today from the Cabelas' Bargain Cave. The online ship date was pushed out to 8 - 9 weeks. No issues in the summer. I need to use it some before the season. What in your experience has been the learning curve? I have an Etrex and have used it for years. Any similarities to the Etrex?
Looks like a great deal.
Billy
All I've ever used is a USGS map or trailhead area map and compass
Can USGS 7.5' 1:24 topo's download to Garmin's, i.e. 'mapsource' or does Garmin use a version of their own mapping software? If Garmin is priority designed whats the side by side comparision?
I have never used a GPS and know notta'zip about them. Considering the price and owner comments I ordered one
Rusty
I bought one last week and got the 1:24 topo for Colorado and Utah. I have only messed with it around the house so far but the topo looks really good. Jim
I just clicked on the link provided by Joe and the price is now $419....
No kidding? Glad I didn't wait
Rusty
Amazing! Very glad I ordered 2 about a week ago.
Go to huntinggpsmaps.com to look at what they have for downloads on mapping. Pretty cool.
The deal is over. I just checked and today its 419.00 plus. Yesturday it was the 219.00
Backordered at REI but who cares at $150.
QuoteOriginally posted by highpoint forge:
Backordered at REI but who cares at $150.
How did you manage that? I see it for $199 at REI.
Bass Pro has the unit only, for $199. I just saw it in Bossier City this afternoon.
Evidently Garmin put on a special with these prices.
Glad I squeezed the trigger yesterday with Cabelas and got the bundle for the sale price.
Billy
Mine was shipped on the 28th. For once I wasn't a day late and a dollar short.
I missed the deal Oxnam...and misquoted the damn price too. Must have cooked my brain fishing and mountain biking on Memorial Day weekend, when I desperately needed one of these. I rode off of my buddy's 1000 heavily wooded and hilly acres accidentally in East Texas and turned a casual bike ride on the trails around his lake into a Bear Grylls close call. 100F Texas heat and not enough water, plus deep sand stopped me cold and I had to push my bike up just about every hill. I kept finding new trails to ride down as I tried to circle back to the main jeep trails criss-crossing his property. Turns out the "roads" in Summer look a lot different than in Winter and ferns had overgrown much of what had seen out there during deer season. Plus I crossed a down fence and was headed to Tyler had I not stopped! I had no GPS signal on my iPhone and was not thinking clearly enough to just use it's compass. I overheated and things were a bit fuzzy. I finally soaked my riding shirt in the last of my water and wrapped my head like a turban, which did the trick to cool me down, and found my way back after some miles of backtracking.
Now, for some reason, I want a Garmin 60csx when I go out.
Ordered last week and got it yesterday..after page said was 8-10 week wait.
I got a used one a few years ago for $225...$199 is a great deal. The one thing I got as a bonus was the previous guys waypoints for his fishing "hot spots" and the boat ramps, etc....in N. Carolina!!! I guess I could have saved them and made a trip some day....haha
AZHUNTER
QuoteOriginally posted by azhunter:
Do the maps that come with it show back country roads etc. or just city streets/highways? Also can you purchase the topo maps for a particlar state that would show back country roads for this unit? I just have a couple of the $100 garmins that do the basics and have been thinking of upgrading. Thanks
Try this site..the maps are free and better than Garmins.
This has Az. on it.
http://www.gpsfiledepot.com/maps/view/1
Looks like the 62 Series and touchscreens are coming out soon, and will be bad to the bone.
Gonna wait until the 60 series goes back down in price, although Amazon has them for $250.
Got one from REI and it just arrived.
Thanks to Hoyt for the map site reference. See that they have a transparent CO land ownership map. Been looking for something like that. Now I have the GPS unit to utilize it. Can't be too careful concerning property lines and avoiding trespassing, especially in CO.
I got one at Bass Pro, on Sunday $199 PLUS I got a fathers day $20 off coupon in the mail a week earlier! Score...Havnt used it yet and i dont want to retire my eTrex... But oh well if it works better..
I won't bother upgrading to a touchscreen as I'd hate taking my gloves off in cold weather to use it. (Already do with my iphone).
My fatherinlaw has an eTrex and we messed with it last week a bit, seems pretty easy to use once it grabs satellites. Display fairly dismal, but nice small unit that will get you home safely. I'd think the 60csx is light years better?
QuoteOriginally posted by Curveman:
I won't bother upgrading to a touchscreen as I'd hate taking my gloves off in cold weather to use it. (Already do with my iphone).
I hear that! That's why I went with this one instead of the new touch screen! Seems that it would be a pain in the butt to use while in the cold weather!
welp, i back ordered out the 60csx from cabelas.
i'm a newbie to handheld gps and i sure hope this dang thing will be better than trail marking with kleenex and toilet paper ... ?
I have had mine for 4+ years..just tickled to death i paid $460 for it......i really like mine except one thing.....you have to calibrate it often. i cracked the plastic face on mine duck hunting last year and garmin guy wanted $150 to fix...it is still cracked :)