Comments on: Why have a barometric altimeter? http://gpstracklog.com/2006/06/why_have_a_baro.html GPS reviews, news, tips and tricks Tue, 22 May 2012 17:18:55 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= By: Forrest http://gpstracklog.com/2006/06/why_have_a_baro.html/comment-page-1#comment-163680 Forrest Tue, 08 May 2012 18:18:54 +0000 http://96.30.5.180/~gpstrac/2006/06/why-have-a-barometric-altimeter.html#comment-163680 Having one that will show the barometric history is really nice when you're hiking or backpacking. But they tend to be power hungry... Having one that will show the barometric history is really nice when you’re hiking or backpacking. But they tend to be power hungry…

]]> By: Rich Owings http://gpstracklog.com/2006/06/why_have_a_baro.html/comment-page-1#comment-141543 Rich Owings Thu, 03 Nov 2011 16:54:49 +0000 http://96.30.5.180/~gpstrac/2006/06/why-have-a-barometric-altimeter.html#comment-141543 Yes, the Foretrex will work for that, assuming you just want to be able to download the tracks when done and see where you've been. If you're looking for something that will transmit your location to others, no, it won't do that. The 401 has a barometric altimeter, which will give you somewhat more accurate elevation readings. Otherwise the 301 would work and should be just as accurate for lat/long positioning. The eTrex 10 is even cheaper. Yes, the Foretrex will work for that, assuming you just want to be able to download the tracks when done and see where you’ve been. If you’re looking for something that will transmit your location to others, no, it won’t do that.

The 401 has a barometric altimeter, which will give you somewhat more accurate elevation readings. Otherwise the 301 would work and should be just as accurate for lat/long positioning. The eTrex 10 is even cheaper.

]]> By: Brett http://gpstracklog.com/2006/06/why_have_a_baro.html/comment-page-1#comment-141410 Brett Thu, 03 Nov 2011 04:05:31 +0000 http://96.30.5.180/~gpstrac/2006/06/why-have-a-barometric-altimeter.html#comment-141410 Looking to buy a GPS unit that will track me while I ski. Several companies have software that you can use to see what you did that day. It seems like the foretrex is the best unit for me. (If not please correct). Do I need to get the 401? If I get the 301 will the accuracy be too much of an issue? Thank you Looking to buy a GPS unit that will track me while I ski. Several companies have software that you can use to see what you did that day. It seems like the foretrex is the best unit for me. (If not please correct). Do I need to get the 401? If I get the 301 will the accuracy be too much of an issue?

Thank you

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