eTrex navigates, distracts the bears
We know that our outdoor and rec products are an important tool to bring with you on almost any outdoor adventure. But you don’t take our word for it — read the story below sent in from a customer in Alaska to see how Garmin saved the day in more ways than one!
Dear Garmin: Since it was first released I have relied on the Garmin etrex Vista to get me in and out of some of the toughest and 1000-pound brown bear infested terrain in the world to safely guide clients to the best fly fishing in the world. From the thickest brush, deepest canyons, and heaviest rain, fog, and even snow, my etrex Vista with its amazing battery life has performed flawlessly!
With our plane, fitted with floats, I can land on anything bigger than a puddle. Once there, two clients and I will set off to where there are no trails and the topography all looks the same – if you can see beyond right in front of you at all. Thanks to this amazing little device I’ve never been late for a pick up and can maximize our time on the river by following maps, creating trails of our own, and following the "time until next point" meter. Missing a pick up time is a no-can-do when you’re dealing with current, wind, rocks, trees and airplanes!
On one such endeavor we were caught between a sow and her cubs and as we quickly removed ourselves from the situation our gear became play toys! The etrex found itself in the mouth of a nearly thousand-pound angry momma bear and subsequently her children… teeth bashed through the metal housing, and claws scratched and stomped — Although the unit smelled terribly, it worked well enough to get us home and the removable Micro SD data card inside the unit was safe and sound — preserving years of invaluable trails and topographical information I worked so hard to create!
Thank you Garmin!
D.M.
Licensed Alaskan Guide
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