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We picked up Garmin’s 60CSx to give it a thorough test drive. Loaded with only a base map of major highways, freeways and interstates, it was necessary to purchase more detailed maps to be able to utilize many of the features this device boasts. Although it is possible to use the system with out the maps, the map feature comes to life when you are able to add new map data to the system.

We picked up two different mapping products: 1) City Navigator North America v8 and Topo 2008. Although this review is for the physical device, I was a little disappointed in the lack of topographical detail in the Topo maps, as it only provided information similar to the NGS 100K maps. Garmin does provide 24K maps, but only for major national parks, and not for the forest and wilderness areas where I live.

Back to the 60CSx. The map data was very easy to load to the device, including adding routing data and personalized way points. On three road trips, the auto navigation features on the device performed pretty well, in my opinion. Even making a change in my path, the device quickly identified my intention and re-calculated the route and my estimated time of reaching my destination.

On the trail, the 60CSx keeps track of where you have been. One of our Scouting activities, we took the Scouts on a horseback tour in the Superstition Wilderness. Utilizing the track back feature, we were able to easily follow the same trail out back to where we parked the vehicles. Later, I was able to upload the track data back to the laptop, and identify how far and mapped where we had traveled that day.

The 60CSx is an excellent tool for Geocaching. One of the plus features of the 60CSx is the added electronic compass. For quickly finding your find, the electronic compass makes locating the cache so much easier, as the pointer will direct you effortlessly to the correct coordinates, even with only the default base map loaded.

The 60CSx comes standard with both a USB connection port and a Serial connection port. With the device connected via USB, National Geo graphic’s TOPO! instantly recognized the GPS. Microsoft Streets and Trips, however, did not, as it required communication to only happen via a non-provided serial cable. After purchasing the serial cable, MS Streets and Trips worked perfectly with the device in native NMEA communication format.

One drawback to the 60CSx is the inability to recharge any rechargeable batteries in the device.

I did have an opportunity to contrast the 60CSx with Garmin’s 76CSx. The two devices are almost identical in features. The on difference in the software was that there was a setting on the 76CSx for lithium batteries. Both devices has setting for alkaline and NiMH batteries, and neither can charge batteries. on the physical side, the buttons at the top of the 76CXs I found to be a little impeding from a natural feel. I am used to using my Palm Treo with the keypad below the screen, so the 60CSx feels natural to me. The 76CSx also has the antenna on the inside of the outer case … but the function is still the same. The 76CSx is also slightly larger than the 60CSx. For my uses, the 76CSx’s size made it more cumbersome to take on a backpacking trip. Other than these differences, these devices operated identically function for function.

If you choose to pick one up, I would recommend several accessories:

First, get a thin film screen protector and protective case. At the price this device runs, the one thing that will make you feel sick is when the acrylic screen cover gets scratched. Protect the investment, and it will last a long time for you.

The second item, spend the money and get a quality made windshield mount for when you use the device in your car. I picked up a RAM Mount for the 60CSx on a popular auction site for $40. Well work the investment. Made out of cast aluminum, and a locking suction cup, I’d probably break my windscreen before the suction would disengage prematurely.

The third item would be a vehicle power adapter. For long road trips, this is a must, as the batteries will not last that long. If you choose to use a Serial Data Cable with MS Streets and Trips, you can find a combo cable that will take care of power and the data in one cable. (my problem was I forgot to plug in my laptop into the inverter, so my 60CSx continued to work while after two hours, my laptop shut down. Bummer!)

Last, not really necessary, but a nice thing to have, pick up a 55dB gain antenna. Make sure you measure what cable length you need prior to ordering. If you want to see full reception from all satellites, this antenna will do the job perfectly.

I highly recommend the 60CSx, with it’s ease of use, comfortable size, and powerful features, it definitely holds up to the ranking as the Cadillac of handheld GPS devices.

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I remember a while back, I made the assumption that a “Survival Knife” had to be something like what Rambo carried with him … a hollow handle that had some basic essentials stored inside. Although a good concept, I soon realized that it was not necessarily the best tool I could have … mainly because of it’s construction.

A Rambo style knife is very dependent on on small locking pin in the handle to keep the blade mounted. Imagine being in a survival situation, you are using your survival knife to either prepare your shelter or dig food from inside of a plant and that little pin breaks. Your knife now has just become a less efficient, and a personally dangerous tool to use.

With that in mind, does that hollow handle provide a strong enough benefit that outweighs the risk of a tool failure?

Back to my recent knife purchase. I picked up a solid full shank 5 1/4″ blade knife with an ergonomic handle. I wanted a tool that was going to hold up to most jobs that I could put to it. I did not want to have to worry about the blade separating from the handle when there was a desperate need that could be the deciding factor between my survival’s success or failure.

I am sure the Rambo style knives have their place. I still have mine … I just don’t put my entire trust in it. Now, I have a nice solid knife, accompanied by my pocket knife, for when I am out.

If you are out looking for the knife you need, keep in mind that the quality of the tool you own is very much Dependant on what you pay for it. If you spend $20 on a tool, don’t expect it to perform like a $60 or $130 tool.

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Yahoo Authentication

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Land navigation skills
Land navigation tips from readers. Share your land navigation skills with others.

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Wild edible plants
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Yahoo Authentication

Prepare your winter car survival kit when driving in remote areas
Winter car survival kit. All vehicles should contain a basic car survival kit.

Wilderness survival books
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How to make a fire in the wilderness. The ability to construct and know how to make a fire can make the difference between living and dying in a wilderness survival situation.

What previous wilderness travel trips have you been on?
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Fire starting tips from readers. Share your fire staring tips with others.

Winter survival in the wilderness
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Add your winter survival tips
Share your experiences and survival tips with others. Just let me know and I will publish your survival tips on this page.

Knife Sharpening
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Bushwalking rescue squad in the Australian Southern Alps
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Wilderness Survival food
Survival food procurement in the wilderness. It’s essential to understand where to find survival food even food is the least pressing wilderness survival need.

Wilderness survival gear and equipment
Wilderness survival gear and equipment. Selecting the right wilderness survival gear is important to have a safe wilderness trip.

Folding pocket knife
Multi-tool folding pocket knife. A multi-bladed folding pocket knife is a useful tool and a good complement to your strong fixed blade knife.

The Attitude of outdoor survival
There is a psychology to outdoor survival. You will face many different kinds of stress in an outdoor survival situation.

How to make a fire if trapped in the wilderness
How to make a fire in the wilderness. The ability to construct and know how to make a fire can make the difference between living and dying in a wilderness survival situation.

Wilderness survival tips
Share your experiences and wilderness survival tips with others. Just let me know and I will publish your wilderness survival tips on this page.

Rainwater harvesting technique in the wilderness
Rainwater harvesting methods. Knowing some simple rainwater harvesting methods can be of great help if you find yourself being short of water in the wilderness

Wilderness survival knife
Wilderness survival knife important tool. Your wilderness survival knife is an invaluable asset in the wilderness.

Building a survival shelter
Building a survival shelter made from natural materials. If building a survival shelter is possible a lean-to shelter is probably the easiest and quickest type of wilderness shelter to build.

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Wilderness and outdoor survival skill
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Wilderness survival training
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Bear Attack Survival
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