Re: [Paddlewise] VHF or GPS?

From: Patrick Maun <pmaun_at_bitstream.net>
Date: Wed, 9 Dec 1998 16:57:14 -0600
>All GPS handhelds should be in a clear dry bag. I have heard of more problems
>with Magellan units then Garmin.

Good point. Another advantage of the drybag is that your GPS/VHF radio will
float. Aquapac seems to make ggod drybags. And just to add my .02 cents to
the question -- I carry both a GPS (Garmin 48) and a VHF radio (Icom M1
which failed on me once).

-Patrick

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