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I use Garmin 800, if I bought again I would probably get an etrex 30 or whatever it is called as it takes AA batteries so for the long stuff is easier to manage vs. re-charging. Though as you say it is a bit bulky and the mount looks/is shit.
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Buy my old Vista HCx
Maybe I should sell my 800 too if I'm now using a phone as backup.
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I've had an Edge (?) 200 for 3 or 4 years and I've never had any problems with it. It does just give a 'breadcrumb' / solid line but I've found this far easier to read on the go than when I've used 7/800 series garmins with all the maps, etc. I'm pretty sure some of the eTrex devices have maps, and there is a lot of forum discussion (yacf / ctc) on getting the best out of them.
I'm going to sound like a luddite here, but ultimately your device is only as good as the file you load onto it (sometimes the ones provided by organisers aren't 'snapped' accurately to the actual route so need some tweaking), and on unfamilliar terrain it really does pay to study the route before hand. On occasion I've made small top tube crib notes with distances to info controls / places which can also be handy.
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I saw some etrex on the audax, but they are bulky and would just give a breadcrumb trail, no?
That's what you want. Don't use turn by turn on an audax or it will get too clever and re-route you and you will get lost. Believe me, I've tried it.
I use a Garmin 705 which is pretty old but does the job.
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My 910 is clearly not up to the job and my phone was a hassle, so what are the approved navigation aids people recommend?
Garmin 1000 looks good but spendy and the phone connectivity stuff seems ott.
I saw some etrex on the audax, but they are bulky and would just give a breadcrumb trail, no?
I'm in a grump with garmin after repeated crashes/data losses so I'd happily consider other brands but there aren't many viable alternatives and I'm already pretty embedded with other garmin devices and accessories.