Thread: Garmin Monterra GPS

Got one of those. I have downloaded it and will have a play. Ta

Just noticed it does not have any ozzy maps. I just downloaded it free? Is that a cheap version? I could not find another. Got the whole west coast and otago downloaded so I am sussed. Keen to see how it works at home in the scrub.

Originally Posted by R93

Just noticed it does not have any ozzy maps. I just downloaded it free? Is that a cheap version? I could not find another. Got the whole west coast and otago downloaded so I am sussed. Keen to see how it works at home in the scrub.

Put it down ya pants, if it works in there you'll be good in the worst bush anywhere

Originally Posted by Gibo

Put it down ya pants, if it works in there you'll be good in the worst bush anywhere

I may be a metro-sexual and could man-scaped Gibo

Originally Posted by R93

I may be a metro-sexual and could man-scaped Gibo

Your call, I have plenty to say either way

The Topo 250 you can get free. So those are the 1:250,000 topo maps for the whole of NZ. Still pretty good. There's a big difference with the 1:50,000 ones though. 5 times the detail basically, and you can zoom in heaps.

If you pay for the app you get something like 1,000 credits, which can be used to buy individual tiles of areas. You can then buy individual tiles at 1:50,000 in NZ, or pay the $30-40 for the whole country. I did that and have kept my 1,000 credits for if I ever go overseas or when Aus gets added.

I feel cornered

This is what ya want R93

That's the one! Awesome maps. The detail without having to carry big unwieldy bits of paper around.

There's always an argument for taking a backup in case your phone breaks or something though.

Originally Posted by MattyP

That's the one! Awesome maps. The detail without having to carry big unwieldy bits of paper around.

There's always an argument for taking a backup in case your phone breaks or something though.

Paper backup is good coz I hate wiping my ass with my phone!

http://l.bitcasa.com/Ru7E98Wf

Above is the link to a sample satellite overlay that'll hopefully work on compatible Garmins. Let me know if it works as I don't have a unit here yet to try it on. The sample area is just north of Kaweka Flats Biv in Kaweka Ranges.

Simon

Originally Posted by SIKAHUNTER

http://l.bitcasa.com/Ru7E98Wf

Above is the link to a sample satellite overlay that'll hopefully work on compatible Garmins. Let me know if it works as I don't have a unit here yet to try it on. The sample area is just north of Kaweka Flats Biv in Kaweka Ranges.

Simon

Anyone able to confirm if this file worked?

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@PerazziSC3 got my 62s today put sample map in "CustomMaps" folder and it worked fine, just needed to find the right place in Kawekas to view pic in high res. Stuck some Topo50 overlays on too, looks better than Garmin Topo.

I downloaded the whole West Coast and Otago for around $6. They are 1:50,000 maps. I downloaded the initial view ranger app for free so was worried it was a cheap version. Looks good so far.

Screenshot of the map quality. 1:50000
Cheers for the heads up on this Brads.
If it works where I will use it most, I will be stoked.


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