GPS Systems

[mwmalotte]

We have a Garmin Nuvi 265t. It's currently not mounted on the bike but we're seriously looking at the Powerlet system. They have a mount for it that works with their power outlet system. One huge advantage is that it comes with a short power cable so you don't have to worry about what to do with the 3-4' cable that comes with the Garmin.

Who else has one? What kind is it? How did you mount it?

[ispeed77]

i still don't have one.

[D.brand]

Do you want a handheld GPS for walking or one that you plug into your car?

[mwmalotte]

We have one for the car (the Garmin Nuvi) and plan on mounting it on the bike when we get the Powerlet system. We can always unmount it if we need a handheld unit

[jerrysea]

I have a nuvi you can use it as a handheld but the unit does not work very long without being plug in. You can set the screen to go off after a short time that will give you more time. But this is not for serious use as a hand held.

[mwmalotte]

I would imagine you'd only need a handheld if you were doin' some serious hiking or somethin' like that. I hope I'm never in a situation where I'd need one away from a power source very long

[WhiteFox]

I run Garman GPS on my smart phone,, Just plug in the a destination, and put on my head phones and drop it in my pocket, it announces when ever theris a turn coming up. has worked well, but must be plugged in to last any time at all. will run a bit over an hour unplugged. but I play my tunes and ride on with it plugged in,,

[Big Jimmy]

That awesome I just I never thought of that, however it's a great idea!