Re: [Paddlewise] Garmin GPSMAP 76CSX Vs 60CSX

I had not thought about the glare resulting from the plastic of the dry bag. 
That would make the 76 more appealing as it floats, although being firmly 
attached to the kayak or PFD would be a must also.

I noticed that although they are advertised as being waterproof, the 
electrical ports in the back are only protected by a pressure fit rubber 
fitting. I'd be padding mostly in Puget Sound so salt water could be an 
issue. I like the minicell foam idea previously mentioned, that would go a 
ways toward making it more stable and protected, perhpas even protecting the 
back of the GPS from the elements somewhat.

Mike


>Well, I've decided just to crawl from the late 20th century into early 
>21st,
>getting
>rid of my black-and white Garmin Legend and buying colour 60CS or 60CSX
>instead (the only difference of X is expandable memory, as I understand).
>And both have compass (unlike my Legend, or 60C model). Yeas, they are VERY
>useful for kayakers. You'll get spoiled to a degree when the very thought 
>of
>going out without a GPS will feel scary.  But I doubt that you'll like 
>using
>it in a clear drybag, even with a colour screen - I tried this with Legend,
>and could barely read small numbers on black-and-white screen through the
>plastic, especially with crystallized salt on the surface, or in low-light
>conditions, or in too bright light (glare).  Had to take it out of the bag
>every time. 60 and 76 models are
>reportedly more waterproof than Legend and Vista and don't need a drybag.
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