Garmin Rino 130 Handheld GPS Receiver

For the price range, this is a good unit. I'm only giving it a 4, however, because I think the 120 is a better deal for the $$$ (see my review on the Rino 120). I've been using FRS radios since the first Motorolas came out, and I'm now hooked on the Rinos.
The GPS isn't nearly as pretty as most of the GPS only units, being just black and white, but it can contain full maps, etc, that you can download. I love the ability to see exactly where the person you are talking to is located on the GPS (if they are also using a RINO). I use my Rino 120 regularly and am very happy with it. With the 120 or higher you can download actual maps, etc.
I would suggest buying the 120 over the 110 if you can afford it. However, I have compared and can't justify the $80 difference between the 120 and 130. The only real difference is extra memory. This is only really needed for cross-country trips. Maps can be easily changed with a few clicks of a mouse on your computer. I have almost my entire home state on my 120.
I did also have a few problems with the GPS in more confined cities where you don't have much view of the sky, but I think this is probably a problem with many GPS units.
I love my Rinos and they can be an absolute lifesaver in the back-country. Imagine being stuck somewhere, but talking to someone on the radio...with that radio and GPS they can follow you to your exact location.

I have used the Rino 130 on several hunting trips with other Rino users, and my experience has been very positive. The radio works as advertised (like you should expect), and the GPS has the same usability as any other GPS unit you could purchase. The benefit is being able to carry two essential pieces of equipment in one small unit. The Garmin mapping software (1:100000 resolution) is a little lacking for topo use, so I recommend using the National Geographic State Topo software (1:24000 resolution, much better). The electronic compass is an essential part of the trip, but I still carry the magnetic one, just in case. Overall, the extra money spent on the 130 over the 120 is worth it for memory size if you roam a large area like I do (about 1/2 of Idaho). Unless you already plan to carry a topo map GPS along with the Rino, then don't bother to look at the 110, because seeing where you are on the screen map is a worthwhile investment when you aren't 100% positive.

I love the product. It was purchaced at a great deal,however be aware that the deal may have been due to purchasing an older version of the Rino 130. It was quickly corrected by registering the product and updating through Garmin at no extra cost.

I like the Rino 130 because it is both a radio and GPS and the auto-compass for direction with out having to move. Also because it has more memory to download maps. I really don't have anything dislikes or bad to say about any Garmin product. I bought the Rino 130 as an up grade in my GPS collection. It will be great for the up coming hunting season.

I never was much of a fan of the techno crowd and devices that rely on batteries to assist untrained and/or incompetent land navigators until I found myself in southern Afghanistan. Sandstorms, indescript terrain and no real method to accurately estimate distance across coupled with map sheets that dated to Soviet occupation days, made me a believer. I used the Garmin Rino to guide aircraft into a spot that would have otherwise remained a total mystery. Thanks to the Garmin and it's superb accuracy it saved my hide and plenty of other fine American souls. Forever a fan. I would highly recommend the Garmin series of GPS, from the 76 to the newest color screened jobs.

I was the last person to ever need help to and from my hunting and fishing spots, but now I can't leave the house without my GPS/Radio. This unit has been the best purchase since buying my hunting property. I can locate fellow hunters and fisherman on the property and when hunting it allows us to coordinate exactly what the deer are doing where they are moving to and this GPS allows us to pin point ambush spots. I have always been the last to change from the usual way of doing things but if you have the cahnce to use this Garmin I know you will enjoy the entire package. You can map out Rubs lines, where the mast is and be able to get in and out without firing up the flash light and lighting up the early morning darkness. All I can say is try it you'll love it!

I got a good product for a good price. Everything went smoothly. Shipping was prompt I did not have any problems at all and taht is saying alot. I am a novice at ebay and was a little nervous about this, but it worked out awesome. Saved $200 from store in town price.

i like being able to see your friends location on the map this unit is compact portable water proof works great i am going to purchase another one

The first trip we took the," Garmin Rino 130" on it paid for its self. If you have ever been to glamis sand dunes . Then you know when your out in the dunes it often takes a bit of driving around to get where you want to go. With the Garmin 130 you just enter your point of interest and go. When it came time to return to camp you do not need any costly balloons are flags that everyone else has. You just type "camp"in your, "GOTO" function and you go straight back to your camp site. the only down side is it takes aa batteries, and they last only about 8hrs or so.

Anyone who hunts,fish,scuba or hike and camp, even pilots rely on weather, maps and a good plan to complete a journey.
Tools of the old school are unvaluable be it a compass or an experienced guide even today, but what if you could map your progress see your heading, communicate and check your weather?.
Rino GPS is not the sexy voice on the dashboard of your car that guides the numb to the 711 store for a burrito but a no nonsense battle ready live or die tool of the adventurist pioneer and must to pack with your geer along with a set of fresh batteries.
The price of survival is equal to the cost of preparation for your trip so why not take a look at what the Garmin Rino line offers and let Ebay find the right product.
Remember don't leave home without a Garmin Rino and let Ebay get you the right item at substantial savings.

My wife and I bought this and another to use for Geocaching. I like the feature that shows where she is when she talks on the radio. I also have used it to find new hunting areas that I may not have ventured off to. I am very happy we purchased rino 130's.

well it is like this the Rino 130 i bid on turnes out to be a rino 120 so i told the guy he had to add to what i was to get and he did and i am very happy with what i got .

After having used a 120 and now a 130, I would say there is not much of a diffrence in the two other than a few upgrades that some will find useful. The Garmen gps coupled with mapsource on you pc makes a great tool. I use it for hunting and other outdoor activities and can't say enough good about it. Very user freindly.

Sorry bad experince with this one, The gps rino 130 was sold as being new in the box it was used and broken tryed sending the unit back and the seller refused shippment so now the case is pending with pay pal and my credit card.

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I can get rid of the compass. The 2-way radio is very clear in the woods compared to the other radios. The screen is a little dark can not find happy medium, bright sun it works well but not under a cloudy sky in the woods. Wish the backlight was easier to activate.

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I use my 130 for the National Guard. It works great for when I am out on patrols and need to know where my soldiers are and still be able to talk to them. I also live on a farm and use my Rino 130 when doing long distance travel to keep in touch between vehicles.

Great price. Screen is bit small but works just fine. Compact easy to carry. You can stay connected navigate in the forest know where your friends at all in one unit. Mid level unit would highly recommend if you are on the budget.

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I am happy as a clam with my new Garmin Rino 130. I'm trying to think of a "toy" that is cool enough to compare it to... but the Garmin handheld GPS personal navigator + 2 way radio + Weather Radio + Altimiter + etc., is in a class of it's own. Literally, this thing WILL save your life if the need should arise, and it's a whole lot of fun to play with as well. I love it, 110%!

I have not used any other gps before and I found that the rino 130 was pretty easy to figure out. It does not reach out as far as they claim, my friend has one and we were able to talk to each other and get locations and we live about 1 mile away from each other in town. So I am hoping that it work that well in the woods. We have also used this for geo caching and has worked to locate them. I would recomend the 130, I only wish it had the removable memory chip to load maps.

Good price, exactly what I was looking for. Quick shipment, item was delivered within the said time. I haven't taken the GPS out yet, but will shortly.