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I have experience now with automobile GPSs, but earlier this week while I was out horseback riding I actually thought that there are times where it may have been handy to have had a handheld GPS with me. Knowing that I only have automobile GPS experience and that the intended use is for horseback riding, are there any handheld GPSs that would be particularly suited for horseback riding?

I don't know that there's a unit that's particularly suited for horseback riding but most recreational receivers would probably be OK. They're rugged and waterproof with the ability to store hundreds of waypoints, record your travels as tracks and display topomaps.

You may want to look at the same brand as your automotive GPS as you may be able to save some money by using the same maps or accessories.

Thank you for the reply. I have Garmin now, so I am pretty sure that I would just stay with that brand. Are there any certain features that I should focus in on or is one pretty much like another when it comes to portable GPS receivers?

The City Navigator NT maps that your StreetPilot 2730 uses can be unlocked for free to a second compatible Garmin unit.

I would suggest the 76Cx or 60Cx, or their CSx variants. They are sensitive enough to keep satellite lock while in a case or pack, allowing you to concentrate on riding.

The eTrex Cx models might also suit your needs. Check the Garmin site for other models which are compatible with the NT map versions.

I would agree with CBX in recommending the 60 or 76 Cx models. If you think you would be carrying it in a coat pocket these units receive the signals a little better when orientated vertically than the eTrex series.

There will be a difference from one model to another in reception in deep woods and valleys.

Hello guys,,

I also am looking a long time now to find the proper GPS device for Horseback Riding.
Only if you do ride horses you can understand some very important details though about that choice.

The unit must have a big display to be able to read quickly and also it MUST have SirfStar3 or equivalent sensitivity (i was loosing the signal under trees with an older/non Sirfed Garmin 60 )

I got a Garmin Foreruner 205 to have something handy and easy to use.

But i need something more capable , maybe a Garmin 60Cx or a Maggelan 600 Explorist or maybe the XL ??

The unit , if it fall down to the ground , it will fell from higher (if you are on the horse) compared to the protection given when you are stepping on the ground (off the horse) .
So, the unit MUST be very good made and i understand that is difficult to find all together in one unit.
And must be very easy to use,type, buttons, read screen, strongly made, withstand humidity, long battery life e.t.c (what a hell, i know)

So, guys,, here in Greece we dont have knowledge about such matters.
Could you help us a bit ?? and maybe do a comparison between Maggelan Explorist XL & 600 with the Garmin Cx , CSx ??
They have the same sensitivity for example ?


Thank you for your help my friends



Sumex

the 60csx is rugged enough to survive only with a screen protector.

IT's a bit outdated, but i just spot one guy on the sportypal community that have been horse riding with this GPS application, so In my case i have never done this, but if there is someone interested can look up here:
http://www.sportypal.com/Community