What is the main activity you use your GPS for?

JH41 · 09-25-2009, 11:00 AM

More so than my main hobby/lifestyle (motorsickles), I'd have to assume that folks here are from all walks of life and do all sorts of crazy things with a GPS by their side.

So now we have a new and slightly improved poll, which probably doesnt include everything but what the heck, thats what the thread is for anyway

When/where do you use your GPS the most?

Andy · 09-26-2009, 12:26 AM

I was going to say it was mainly for motorcycling, but I guess technically my main use is a Nuvi locating addresses for work. But the rest of the time it's a hiking model (76S/76CSx) used on my dirtbikes and streetbike.

Max · 09-26-2009, 1:22 AM

I use my GPS to develop the world of tomorrow, today.

GNSS · 09-27-2009, 3:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Max

I use my GPS to develop the world of tomorrow, today.

You will need to explain that one!

Max · 09-28-2009, 1:05 AM

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Originally Posted by GNSS

You will need to explain that one!

I can't, it's confidential

tvieno · 09-28-2009, 1:46 PM

I drive a truck for a living and while I know pretty much where all my stops are, I do use my GPS receiver for setting ETA's and for seeing where the heavy traffic is in the Chicago area. Once my unit learned my driving habits, I have found that the eta's are spot on.

I have a 205w with Navteq traffic.

Andy · 09-30-2009, 12:14 AM

I find on trips even if I know the route, it's nice to have the ETA. The traffic feature is always a plus!

iamasmith · 10-12-2009, 2:41 PM

It's a shame, this is an unsubscribed vote and has been around a while.

I thought of another one btw which I do quite a lot. Geotagging Photos (gathering tracks for).

april09 · 10-14-2009, 3:56 AM

I mainly use GPS for travel. You know, in a new place, it is better to have such a stuff to help you.

GeorgeC · 10-24-2009, 5:42 PM

While more time is put on with the GPS in leisure travel in the vehicle, the boating use is probably more important.

G

JasonB · 11-05-2009, 10:04 AM

Jeeping in the backcountry....... It's quite easy to get back in the boonies and get lost....

mark1230 · 11-22-2009, 5:34 AM

i use it in my car and also for my motorcycling though routes are more complicated now

EMS0525 · 12-07-2009, 10:10 AM

I have a street legal dirt bike and use it for exploring new areas and dirt roads.
http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q...525/tag007.jpg

Reef Runner · 12-24-2009, 11:16 AM

Boating, Geocaching, and I just like having it around.............great hobby, great tool, great gadget..............

It's just a cool tool fool !

rugerkahr · 01-01-2010, 11:12 AM

I always have mine up and running with a destination routed. We get a LOT of road closures/detours around here, especially in the winter time. And, usually all you get is one detour sign off the current route. After that, you're on your own to figure out all these twisty little hilly/mountainous roads to get yourself back on track. With the Nuvi up and constantly recalculating, it's very helpful, especially at night. Plus, having the ETA, finding desired places along the way, how much distance left, etc...

Ringmaster · 02-07-2010, 8:34 PM

Sailboat racing

astainback · 02-24-2010, 4:35 PM

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Originally Posted by EMS0525

I have a street legal dirt bike and use it for exploring new areas and dirt roads.
http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q...525/tag007.jpg

Man, that sounds like fun. I couldn't imagine just being able to cruise around ANYWHERE and turn off of the road.

I like riding ATVs, and the only place we can do this is parts of southern WV.

tostig · 02-24-2010, 7:02 PM

Too bad the poll doesn't allow for more than one selection. So I selected the one I used most and not necessarily the one I bought it for.

View Poll Results: What is your main activity for GPS usage
Hiking/backpacking	2	3.57%
Hunting/fishing	7	12.50%
Boating/Marine	1	1.79%
Road bicycles/MTB	2	3.57%
Geocaching	3	5.36%
Business/vehicle tracking	4	7.14%
Mapping/Surveying	6	10.71%
Aviation	2	3.57%
Motorcycle Adventure/Touring	8	14.29%
Automobile racing/off-roading	3	5.36%
Leisure travel via automobile	11	19.64%
Navigational piece of mind for all family members	7	12.50%
Voters: 56. You may not vote on this poll

09-25-2009, 11:00 AM	#1
JH41 Join Date: Jul 09 2009 Location: in my skin, where I've always been. Posts: 6	What is the main activity you use your GPS for? More so than my main hobby/lifestyle (motorsickles), I'd have to assume that folks here are from all walks of life and do all sorts of crazy things with a GPS by their side. So now we have a new and slightly improved poll, which probably doesnt include everything but what the heck, thats what the thread is for anyway When/where do you use your GPS the most?

09-26-2009, 12:26 AM	#2
Andy Survey Says? Join Date: Dec 29 2006 Location: Monterey, CA Posts: 1,440	Re: What is the main activity you use your GPS for? I was going to say it was mainly for motorcycling, but I guess technically my main use is a Nuvi locating addresses for work. But the rest of the time it's a hiking model (76S/76CSx) used on my dirtbikes and streetbike.

09-26-2009, 1:22 AM	#3
Max Chicks dig waypoints. Join Date: Dec 28 2006 Location: Near Boston, Ma. Posts: 1,268 Blog Entries: 5	Re: What is the main activity you use your GPS for? I use my GPS to develop the world of tomorrow, today. __________________ Nothing free is good, nothing good is free.

09-28-2009, 1:46 PM	#6
tvieno Join Date: Sep 28 2009 Location: Round Lake Beach, IL Posts: 2	Re: What is the main activity you use your GPS for? I drive a truck for a living and while I know pretty much where all my stops are, I do use my GPS receiver for setting ETA's and for seeing where the heavy traffic is in the Chicago area. Once my unit learned my driving habits, I have found that the eta's are spot on. I have a 205w with Navteq traffic.

09-30-2009, 12:14 AM	#7
Andy Survey Says? Join Date: Dec 29 2006 Location: Monterey, CA Posts: 1,440	Re: What is the main activity you use your GPS for? I find on trips even if I know the route, it's nice to have the ETA. The traffic feature is always a plus!

10-12-2009, 2:41 PM	#8
iamasmith Join Date: Oct 05 2008 Location: London Posts: 251	Re: What is the main activity you use your GPS for? It's a shame, this is an unsubscribed vote and has been around a while. I thought of another one btw which I do quite a lot. Geotagging Photos (gathering tracks for).

10-14-2009, 3:56 AM	#9
april09 Join Date: Sep 02 2009 Location: US Posts: 30	Re: What is the main activity you use your GPS for? I mainly use GPS for travel. You know, in a new place, it is better to have such a stuff to help you.

10-24-2009, 5:42 PM	#10
GeorgeC Join Date: Jan 17 2009 Location: Florida Panhandle Posts: 71	Re: What is the main activity you use your GPS for? While more time is put on with the GPS in leisure travel in the vehicle, the boating use is probably more important. G

11-05-2009, 10:04 AM	#11
JasonB Join Date: Jan 28 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 9	Re: What is the main activity you use your GPS for? Jeeping in the backcountry....... It's quite easy to get back in the boonies and get lost....

11-22-2009, 5:34 AM	#12
mark1230 Join Date: Jun 09 2009 Location: Rai Posts: 4	Re: What is the main activity you use your GPS for? i use it in my car and also for my motorcycling though routes are more complicated now

12-07-2009, 10:10 AM	#13
EMS0525 Join Date: Dec 04 2009 Location: Ambridge PA Posts: 5	Re: What is the main activity you use your GPS for? I have a street legal dirt bike and use it for exploring new areas and dirt roads. http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q...525/tag007.jpg

12-24-2009, 11:16 AM	#14
Reef Runner Join Date: Dec 13 2008 Location: John H Kerr Reservoir, NC, USA Posts: 18	Re: What is the main activity you use your GPS for? Boating, Geocaching, and I just like having it around.............great hobby, great tool, great gadget.............. It's just a cool tool fool ! __________________ Reef Runner It’s important to have as much fun as possible while we’re here. It balances out the times when the minefield of life explodes. Jimmy Buffett - “A Pirate Looks at Fifty” Last edited by Reef Runner; 01-01-2010 at 9:41 PM.

01-01-2010, 11:12 AM	#15
rugerkahr . Join Date: Jan 01 2010 Location: east coast Posts: 268	Re: What is the main activity you use your GPS for? I always have mine up and running with a destination routed. We get a LOT of road closures/detours around here, especially in the winter time. And, usually all you get is one detour sign off the current route. After that, you're on your own to figure out all these twisty little hilly/mountainous roads to get yourself back on track. With the Nuvi up and constantly recalculating, it's very helpful, especially at night. Plus, having the ETA, finding desired places along the way, how much distance left, etc...

02-07-2010, 8:34 PM	#16
Ringmaster Join Date: Feb 03 2010 Location: Chesapeake Bay Posts: 23	Re: What is the main activity you use your GPS for? Sailboat racing

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