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I acquired a basic Etrex off here a couple of weeks ago but need some software to go with it, so i can plan a route on the PC and then load that as a series of checkpoints (deliberately using the wrong word here cos i don't remember which the right one is). Then I can follow the GPS from one CP to the next using the map as backup only. I realise on this model GPS I can't get proper maps on screen, just a line and arrow to follow!
So, what software do i need. Ones I've heard of are Memory Map, Anquet, Fugawi, what others and opinions of them? Pros and cons?
The Etrex is a Garmin product isn't it? Tell you what, I rang Garmin's tech line (got the number from their website) before I bought my Dakota. I asked some very dumb questions but the guy on the phone was patient and courteous and talked me through all my queries. Maybe it will work for you.
I use Extrex and Memory Map
I find it good for planning routes (I pick a route, plot, check distance and climbs etc and rework as reqd - as I did via OS but much quicker)
Get gradients etc etc.
Can download routes, see also gpsbabel.
IMHO it's not quite good enough to follow in the real world, (as the gps gives no context), so I always plot a turn slightly before it is so it indicates before so you're locking for the turn, (I'd love a rolling OS) and in multi track areas it's not always obvious etc. but it gives os coords so add map and sorted.
Can upload trail and see actual route, speed etc etc.
I'd do some pricing - as the whole uk maps are pretty expensive, so it might be worth pricing your needs on the different systems.
sorry, if you're near Reading you can have a demo