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A few years ago my wife bought me a Garmin Legend GPS because she thought she could use it to keep track of me. I explained (to her great disappointment) that it doesn't work that way, but I was still able to make good use of the Legend both on mountain biking treks around the Town of Webb snowmobile trail system, and in the winter for backcountry ski exploration in the Old Forge/Thendara area. One of the nicest things about using a GPS for both activities (aside from keeping you from getting lost), is the ability to project your track or route on topo maps or aerial photos to find out 1.) where you've been and 2.) identifying places you would like to explore.
Anyway, to make a long story short, after thousands of miles of abuse being attached to various bike handlebars and ski poles, the Legend failed. Couldn't take the repeated shocks, even though the two mounting methods mentioned were basically necessary to acquire and maintain a good signal. I always thought it would be great to have a GPS with a remote antenna so that the unit could be put in a nice, warm, soft place, with the antenna attached to my shoulder or hat.
OK, now I've got a Garmin GPSMAP 60CS with a Gilsson remote MCX antenna, and I'm ready for the cold weather and snow. The GPS can ride safetly in my pocket without being exposed to the battery-killing cold and since the antenna has an amplifier, the signal is even better. I still have to dope out how to comfortably attach the antenna to my jacket or hat, but I think it's going to work out great.
The 60CS sells on the street for about $350 and the antenna can be had for less than $20 (amazingly). That compares to about $200 for a new Legend but all things considered, I think the extra expense is worth it.
Anyway, to make a long story short, after thousands of miles of abuse being attached to various bike handlebars and ski poles, the Legend failed. Couldn't take the repeated shocks, even though the two mounting methods mentioned were basically necessary to acquire and maintain a good signal. I always thought it would be great to have a GPS with a remote antenna so that the unit could be put in a nice, warm, soft place, with the antenna attached to my shoulder or hat.
OK, now I've got a Garmin GPSMAP 60CS with a Gilsson remote MCX antenna, and I'm ready for the cold weather and snow. The GPS can ride safetly in my pocket without being exposed to the battery-killing cold and since the antenna has an amplifier, the signal is even better. I still have to dope out how to comfortably attach the antenna to my jacket or hat, but I think it's going to work out great.
The 60CS sells on the street for about $350 and the antenna can be had for less than $20 (amazingly). That compares to about $200 for a new Legend but all things considered, I think the extra expense is worth it.