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Garmin Rino 130
Can you down load trails on this? I'm going to start backpacking...
By Dayton
Ranked #584 - Trail Running Accessories
December 19, 2008
Can you down load trails on this? I'm going to start backpacking the AT this year.
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By Jason Livingston
Ranked #48 - Trail Running Accessories
December 19, 2008
Yes. It has 24Mb of memory which is all you need for a typical 50 mile trip (you need to purchase Garmins Topo software however). If you want the whole AT downloaded, you might consider the Vista HCx that has removable microSD cards. The Rhino does offer 2-way radio capability which will allow some communication, but the AT is well traveled which mean you might not need it. The Rhino 130 also has a gray scale screen that's harder to see in direct sunlight and when viewing certain downloaded topo maps. The other issue I have with it is that it's fairly heavy. One of the most important things to consider when doing a thru-hike is weight. I would consider a lighter alternative like the Garmin Vista HCx, Legend HCx or standard Vista/Legend.
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Tech Specs:
- Material:
- Plastic
- Dimensions:
- 2.3 x 7 x 1.6in (5.8 x 17.8 x 1.6 cm)
- Antenna:
- External
- Routes:
- 20
- Waypoints:
- 500
- Mapping:
- Yes
- Digital Compass:
- Yes
- Computer Compatible:
- Yes, serial
- Waterproof:
- Yes
- Battery Type:
- 3 x AA
- Battery Life:
- 14hrs
- Expansion Card:
- No
- Weight:
- 7.6oz (236g)
- Recommended Use:
- Cross-country navigation, communication, locating yourself or your pals, predicting the weather
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- 1 Year
- Country of Origin:
- China
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