We live in the mountains. How well will this work if our dog is down in a canyon and we are up on the road overlooking the canyon (or vice-a-versa?)
1615022
As long as you are in the same canyon I think you can count on about 3 miles range. This could be reduced by heavy trees or boulders.
1615023
While we do not live in the mountains, we do live at the top of a large hill and our backyard is wooded. We have tracked our 16 year old cat through the woods, down the hill and behind a house at the bottom of the hill with pinpoint accuracy. I would think that as long as the total distance away is within the parameters of the system, it wouldn't matter if the animal was up, down, or sideways!
1615024
The range on the Marco Polo is not great but if you're within 1/2 mile or so, it will help. I live in the Midwest and it's pretty flat so I can't say whether it would work in these condtitions or not. It's not a perfect system but the arrow on the screen normally gets me moving in the right direction and the signal will get stronger as you approach your pet. Not a good as a GPS system but far less costly. Don't expect this to work as well as a $400 GPS system but there are not monthly fees with this and it's worked well when my dog took off in the woods chasing a deer and other times like this. For me it's been worth the $200 but it's not the perfect solution. The range on the Marco Polo is not great but if you're within 1/2 mile or so, it will help. I live in the Midwest and it's pretty flat so I can't say whether it would work in these condtitions or not. It's not a perfect system but the arrow on the screen normally gets me moving in the right direction and the signal will get stronger as you approach your pet. Not a good as a GPS system but far less costly. Don't expect this to work as well as a $400 GPS system but there are not monthly fees with this and it's worked well when my dog took off in the woods chasing a deer and other times like... » Read More The range on the Marco Polo is not great but if you're within 1/2 mile or so, it will help. I live in the Midwest and it's pretty flat so I can't say whether it would work in these condtitions or not. It's not a perfect system but the arrow on the screen normally gets me moving in the right direction and the signal will get stronger as you approach your pet. Not a good as a GPS system but far less costly. Don't expect this to work as well as a $400 GPS system but there are not monthly fees with this and it's worked well when my dog took off in the woods chasing a deer and other times like this. For me it's been worth the $200 but it's not the perfect solution. « Show Less
1615025
It gave a 35% reading at the end of my road, a two blocks long. But I don't think it's going to do the 3 miles that one person said. It should still give a reading in a canyon but the direction won't be quite accurate, just go in the general direction and don't worry about the signal bouncing off and changing a bit, just keep going as the signal gets stronger, or try a different direction if the signal keeps getting weaker after 3 pings. You'll notice variance from one to another ping, but ignore the variances, look for the overall/general signal strength and direction it tells you to go. It helped me immensely find my dog several times. It gave a 35% reading at the end of my road, a two blocks long. But I don't think it's going to do the 3 miles that one person said. It should still give a reading in a canyon but the direction won't be quite accurate, just go in the general direction and don't worry about the signal bouncing off and changing a bit, just keep going as the signal gets stronger, or try a different direction if the signal keeps getting weaker after 3 pings. You'll notice variance from one to another ping, but ignore the variances, look for the overall/general signal strength and direction it tells you to go.... » Read More It gave a 35% reading at the end of my road, a two blocks long. But I don't think it's going to do the 3 miles that one person said. It should still give a reading in a canyon but the direction won't be quite accurate, just go in the general direction and don't worry about the signal bouncing off and changing a bit, just keep going as the signal gets stronger, or try a different direction if the signal keeps getting weaker after 3 pings. You'll notice variance from one to another ping, but ignore the variances, look for the overall/general signal strength and direction it tells you to go. It helped me immensely find my dog several times. « Show Less
1615026
Where I have my dog is pretty level but very heavy brush. So sometimes I have had to stand on a rock or sandy knoll ( 3 feet tall maximum height) to get my first reading. Then after that I follow the arrow on the screen so I am getting closer to him. So I would imagine that if he was down in the valley getting a reading would be no problem. Then you would follow the directional arrow. I think that it would work fine.What I don't know would be if you were down in the valley and he was on the ridgeline.
737469
Absolutely! My friend has one for both he & his wife & they use them up in the mountains to view wildlife & scenery!
2105839
Depending on how your husband rides this could be a great product. This mount works extremely in many applications, but on a mountain bike over rocky/log/brush and rough trail, my recommendation is put the phone in a pack.
1343062
IMO terrain view is the only view to have ... updates when you get them are to both terrain and standard maps as far as I can tell. On a dark road, I find the terrain view gives me a better idea of what to expect ahead during the times I have to drive slowly. Now, I like to look at views when its safe, but at night there's nothing to see, except what's via the Garmin. I traveled up an unfamiliar windy mountain road on a trip a few months after purchasing my 3790, and "saw" the canyons and rivers running nearby. I'm not talking about side views, but a pseudo topographical mode that gave me enough information to feel I wasn't entirely "in the dark" going thru an area I might never pass by again. But that's just me. :)
1513950
Yes, it should work. It's wider at the top and funnels down but not too narrowly. The wAter comes up in the basin about 3/4 way up. Dogs usually have long enough tongues to lap it up. It doesn't hold a lot of water for a long time away from home but it worked great for our road trip. We were always close enough to water to fill when needed. Hope this helps!
2223957
Not that bad. I have deer on ocasion set it off. We have the distance set short for traffic on ourroad. You will get false alarms when batteries are getting low. We are pretty happy with the purchase.
1089510
I think it will yes. It will be pretty heavy for a hike, but we have a dachshund/Schnauzer 19 pound pup and we take him biking!!! just make sure to get your pup used to it before you do long activities.
614240
No , I don't think it will work. We purchased one for the neighbors dogs who are small dogs that bark constantly, and put it as close as I could, which is about 40-50 feet away, which is what they say. The problem is the dogs move farther away than that. Anyway, it is just sitting out there now, and the dogs are barking.
1831972
Depends on your area. I live in the mountains and it is not working all that well. Keep looking.
1072063
To your question, because of how this has been made it works well in rocky terrain and even in sand, as we took our dogs with us to Tybee island Georgia and were able to negotiate the sand with no problems. We like it because of the large tires and it very well made. Hope this helps you. FYI, we have two dogs and both ride in the bike trailer. Makes it nice because we know they are safe until we let them out. They like it, we yell road-trip and both sit at its door waiting to be put inside, The dogs like it because they have a great view all around and feel part of the action where ever my wife and I take them. To your question, because of how this has been made it works well in rocky terrain and even in sand, as we took our dogs with us to Tybee island Georgia and were able to negotiate the sand with no problems. We like it because of the large tires and it very well made. Hope this helps you. FYI, we have two dogs and both ride in the bike trailer. Makes it nice because we know they are safe until we let them out. They like it, we yell road-trip and both sit at its door waiting to be put inside, The dogs like it because they have a great view all around and feel part of the action where ever my... » Read More To your question, because of how this has been made it works well in rocky terrain and even in sand, as we took our dogs with us to Tybee island Georgia and were able to negotiate the sand with no problems. We like it because of the large tires and it very well made. Hope this helps you. FYI, we have two dogs and both ride in the bike trailer. Makes it nice because we know they are safe until we let them out. They like it, we yell road-trip and both sit at its door waiting to be put inside, The dogs like it because they have a great view all around and feel part of the action where ever my wife and I take them. « Show Less
1401496
Do either of these units have a useful elevation feature. We drive in mountains often and like knowing current altitude (elevation). Thank you
1578360
I like in montana, an hour from yellowstone and it works fine. I've used it hiking I don't know how high up we were but its always seemed to work
1381472
Depending on how high your bed maybe. This ramp may not be stable enough putting it on the bed. The steeper the ramp angle the more difficult it will be for your dog. My 12 yr old dog can just make it up the ramp into my SUV. However, the ramp does help. I use it for the front steps outside my house. I hope this helps you. Remember there is a learning curve for your dog using the ramp. Good luck!
1156068
I'm sorry I have not used this on rough terrain. The mount is really sturdy and the light fits securely into it, I would assume that it would work well. I have only used it on the road.
1369273
We have mountain tires, and there is a bit of a sound, road tire should be a little better. We like it, and it's a cheap and versatile option.
1039461
I do. See my review (currently on June 5, 2014 on page 11) by "Hawaii Dude" and click on "Comments" after reading the review for an important update. I have the system set up for the dogs to roam on about 1 acre of the 13 acres since I don't want them within 30 feet of the road - we tend to get a lot of bike riders and walkers here and I don't want the dogs to start chasing.
1875246
I have used these products for years. It will work in an open area quite well. I would mount it about 5 to 6 ft. above dog house and it will really help with flying pests.