Garmin GPS - ZUMO

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ZUMO

2006-12-11, 4:33 am

I am interested in getting a GPS unit that will mostly be used for
street navigation, however I am also a keen hiker and would therefore
like to use it for hiking once in a while. From the specs, I understand
that the ZUMO accepts 500 waypoints - can anyone give me more detail as
to how this works, i.e. will I be able to plan a hiking trip on say
Google Earth, transfer the points into the ZUMO and then follow the
"trail" while walking? Could I load 3rd party maps of say recreational
areas into the unit and then overlay my waypoints onto the map and
follow that?

Any advice on how to use the ZUMO (or NUVI?) for casual hiking will be
much appreciated. Talking about the NUVI (or ZUMO for that matter), do
they have flashable roms in them, i.e. even if the current versions
don't support hiking functions, is it possible that they may in future
through a sw update?

What is displayed on screen when you take a NUVI/ZUMO off-road?

thanx,

gc

apersson850

2006-12-11, 10:33 am

In theory, you can use the Zumo for hiking, but I wouldn't recommend
it. It's too bulky to carry around. Besides, the battery is
rechargeable, and lasts for four hours (max). Then you have to find an
AC socket to recharge it, or have several charged (special) batteries
with you.

But it can handle off-road routes, it has a compass page for these and
you can set up a route, in Mapsource, prior to your hiking, download it
to the Zumo and then follow it through the terrain.

The N=FCvi is virtually useless when hiking, since it's pretty
vulnerable to moisture. But it works in the car. Combine it with
something like a GPSMAP 60 CX, or whatever you can afford, for off-road
duty.

Anders

2006-12-11, 10:33 am

Thanx for the info - much appreciated.

gc

apersson850 wrote:
> In theory, you can use the Zumo for hiking, but I wouldn't recommend
> it. It's too bulky to carry around. Besides, the battery is
> rechargeable, and lasts for four hours (max). Then you have to find an
> AC socket to recharge it, or have several charged (special) batteries
> with you.
>
> But it can handle off-road routes, it has a compass page for these and
> you can set up a route, in Mapsource, prior to your hiking, download it
> to the Zumo and then follow it through the terrain.
>
> The N=FCvi is virtually useless when hiking, since it's pretty
> vulnerable to moisture. But it works in the car. Combine it with
> something like a GPSMAP 60 CX, or whatever you can afford, for off-road
> duty.
>=20
> Anders

Steve Calvin

2006-12-11, 10:33 pm

gc wrote:
> I am interested in getting a GPS unit that will mostly be used for
> street navigation, however I am also a keen hiker and would therefore
> like to use it for hiking once in a while. From the specs, I understand
> that the ZUMO accepts 500 waypoints - can anyone give me more detail as
> to how this works, i.e. will I be able to plan a hiking trip on say
> Google Earth, transfer the points into the ZUMO and then follow the
> "trail" while walking? Could I load 3rd party maps of say recreational
> areas into the unit and then overlay my waypoints onto the map and
> follow that?
>
> Any advice on how to use the ZUMO (or NUVI?) for casual hiking will be
> much appreciated. Talking about the NUVI (or ZUMO for that matter), do
> they have flashable roms in them, i.e. even if the current versions
> don't support hiking functions, is it possible that they may in future
> through a sw update?
>
> What is displayed on screen when you take a NUVI/ZUMO off-road?
>
> thanx,
>
> gc
>

I don't have a ZUMO, but I don't think it's target use is
handheld.

Look into the Garmin GPSMAP 60CSx and 76CSx units I posted a
comparison of them in the "christmas" thread that you may
want to check out.

I have the 76CSx and it's a great unit for both on and off
road.

--
Steve

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