Thursday, January 15, 2009

Hunting GPS Q & A – What Accessories Should I Use for My Garmin GPSMap 60 CSX When Hunting?

Q. What Accessories Should I Use for My Garmin GPSMap 60 CSX When Hunting?

A. The best accessories to use while hunting for the Garmin GPSMap 60 CSX are a good carrying case, holster or lanyard, 12 volt adapter, and extra MicroSD memory cards.

Carrying Case -A carrying case is especially important when using any GPS for hunting because it will protect the GPS from accidental scratches and scrapes. The Garmin GPSMap 60 CSX has a carrying case available for it which has a clear, vinyl area to cover the screen and has open access to all control buttons.

Holster or Lanyard – When hunting you will want to have a convenient way to carry your GPS with you. You want it accessible yet out of the way when glassing or making a shot on an animal. Check into the various options for the Garmin GPSMap 60 CSX and find one that works best for you.

12 Volt Adapter – A 12 volt adapter for your GPSMap 60 CSX will come in vary handy when you are traveling to your hunting area. You can plug in your GPS unit and charge it on your way to your hunt to save your battery life.

Extra MicroSD Memory Cards – The Garmin GPSMap 60 CSX has a MicroSD memory card slot. This allows you to hold extra maps and hunting areas on separate cards. It is very helpful to have a memory card for each of your hunting areas. For instance, if you have an elk hunt in Arizona and a deer hunt in your home state you can keep the maps for each hunt on separate memory cards.

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