GPS maps for Garmin 62st

[RichM]

I have a Garmin 62st with the 100k topographical maps pre-loaded but am considering something with more detail and have questions;
Is the Garmin Southwest 24k topo maps worth it for an MSRP of $130?
Is there a cheaper alternative for the GPS 62?
Is there a more detailed alternative for the GPS 62?

Rich

[ElkNut1]

Rich, have you looked into Trax Maps http://www.koutdoorproducts.com/ -- They are a Sponsor here & have quite a few different options for GPS Mapping. My son & I both have them for our Garmins & they work awesome!

ElkNut1

[8upbowhunter]

You can download free 1:24K maps for Garmin products at www.gpsfiledepot.com. I have been using them for the past 3 years on my Oregon 450 and like them.

[RichM]

Rich, have you looked into Trax Maps http://www.koutdoorproducts.com/ -- They are a Sponsor here & have quite a few different options for GPS Mapping. My son & I both have them for our Garmins & they work awesome!

ElkNut1

Are the Trax maps the same as the HUNTNM maps http://www.blackovis.com/hunting-gps-ma ... for-garmin

[GhostStalker]

huntinggpsmaps.com only way to go. I have that same unit with these maps and they are as detailed as its gets

[RichM]

I went with the NMTRAX+ map chip. To support a site sponsor. I'm impressed with the detail so far.

[Csrbowhunter]

You can download free 1:24K maps for Garmin products at http://www.gpsfiledepot.com. I have been using them for the past 3 years on my Oregon 450 and like them.

Once you download the file what software do i need to convert the img file to a file base camp will except?

[ElkNut1]

Rich, you'll like your new unit, we are very happy with our Trax map SD Card! I'm amazed at what you can see with it!

ElkNut1

[Wapitibob]

You can download free 1:24K maps for Garmin products at http://www.gpsfiledepot.com. I have been using them for the past 3 years on my Oregon 450 and like them.

Once you download the file what software do i need to convert the img file to a file base camp will except?

basecamp doesn't read a compiled .img file. You "install" the map tiles and other related files to basecamp, then use basecamp to compile the images you select into a single .img file that the gps can read.

http://www.gpsfiledepot.com/tutorials/h ... -basecamp/

http://www.gpsfiledepot.com/tutorials/h ... -gps-unit/

[Csrbowhunter]

Thanks for your help. I just needed to update my base camp to get it to work. I have a rino 130 and it doesn't take sd cards or I'd a chip from that site elknut posted. They look really cool but looks like you would want a color display to get all the benefits from it.