DuSupply proudly presents the latest hound-hunting art collection from celebrated wildlife artist and lifelong hounds man Tom Mansanarez. These dramatic prints and giclée canvases bring raw energy, authenticity, and narrative depth to every scene—a perfect match for hunting enthusiasts, collectors, and outdoor art aficionados alike.
🎨 About Tom Mansanarez
Tom Mansanarez isn’t just an artist—he’s a seasoned hound man. With decades of firsthand experience tracking predators across the rugged West, Mansanarez seamlessly merges lived hunting tradition with wildlife artistry. Each piece is informed by real-life encounters and grounded in intimate knowledge of hound behavior, predator traits, and wilderness tension.
Here are a few of the Highlighted artwork you can find Featured at DuSupply
Camp Guardians
A vivid narrative painting capturing a pack of Airedale hounds chasing a grizzly out of a remote wilderness camp. Inspired by a true story from Black Mountain Outfitters, it radiates drama and courage against a rugged backdrop. Available as a canvas giclée in 18 × 24 and 24 × 30 sizes starting around $270
Gathering Storm
A breathtaking standoff between determined hounds and a mountain lion perched precariously on scrub pine over a cliff. The scene pulses with tension as the lion refuses to yield. This giclée captures the raw spirit of the chase and Mansanarez’s expert realism
Stand Off
One of his most iconic cougar and hound confrontations, featuring a mountain lion holding its ground atop a boulder while bayed by relentless hounds below. A striking canvas capturing defiance and drama—available in two premium sizes from around $275
Double Trouble
Among Mansanarez’s earliest cougar-vs-hounds’ pieces, “Double Trouble” evokes classic Western hunting experiences. It showcases traditional wilderness tension and is offered as a high-quality giclée starting at $210
Trouble Bruin
Depicts a black bear that opts to fight rather than flee up a tree, facing down a pack of hounds in a bold encounter. It captures the raw power and determination of both bear and hound in equal measure. Available as 18 × 24 canvas giclée from $270
Spotted Fury
Transport yourself to Africa with this unique piece—Mansanarez captures a leopard bayed by hounds during a tagging expedition. Exotic, intense, and unmistakably authentic, with exquisite detail and emotional resonance. Offered in sizes up to 36 × 27, pricing starts at $270
Come and Get It
A bold standoff scene featuring a fierce cougar against a determined hunting pack. The posture and gaze of the predator and hounds convey mutual respect and tension—the very essence of the hunt. Available from $225
Art Born of Experience: Mansanarez’s firsthand hunting background ensures every pose, expression, and environment rings true.
Collections for Houndsmen: These canvases go far beyond decoration—they’re tributes to tradition, heritage, and respect for predator-and-hound relationships.
Exceptional Quality: Each piece is printed as a museum-grade canvas giclée, carefully packaged and produced on demand with a two‑week lead time
As a houndsman chasing big game like bear or lion across rugged terrain, you need gear that keeps up with your pack. The Garmin Alpha XL, a vehicle-mounted GPS dog tracking and training system, is built for serious hunters, offering a 10” touchscreen, the ability to track up to 20 dogs, and robust navigation tools. Whether you’re navigating dense forests or training hounds in the field, this guide provides practical tips to get the most out of your Garmin Alpha XL, ensuring you stay connected and in control during every hunt. Available at Double U Hunting Supply, explore the system here or finance it with zero-interest options here.
Step 1: Set Up Your Garmin Alpha XL for Quick Deployment
Getting started with the Alpha XL is straightforward, making it ideal for houndsmen eager to hit the field.
Unbox and Mount: Connect the power adapter and attach the included magnetic roof mount antenna. Use the windshield mount for quick setup or the dash mount for a permanent install in your truck or side-by-side. A direct wire option (sold separately) ensures continuous power, avoiding power port shutoffs in newer trucks.
Power On: The 10” touchscreen boots up in seconds, displaying a bright, sunlight-readable interface similar to the Alpha 300, familiar to seasoned Garmin users.
Tip: Before heading out, fully charge the device and test the mount’s stability to avoid disruptions during fast-paced hunts.
Step 2: Pair Collars for Seamless Tracking
The Alpha XL pairs with compatible Garmin collars (e.g., TT25, T20, TT15X, T5X) using a Phillips screw connection, supporting up to 20 dogs with a 1-3 mile real-world range (compared to Garmin’s 9-mile line-of-sight claim).
Pairing Process: Navigate to the “Track and Control” menu, select “Add Dog,” and enter the collar’s track code. For existing setups, the Alpha XL is backward compatible with most Alpha collars, like TT15 or T5.
Organize Groups: Save up to 250 dogs in the device’s memory, creating groups (e.g., “Bear Pack”) for easy switching between hunts. This is perfect for houndsmen managing multiple dogs across seasons.
Tip: Use vibrant collar colors (available at Double U Hunting Supply) to visually identify dogs in the field, matching them to the Alpha XL’s color-coded tracking display.
Step 3: Optimize Navigation for Big Game Terrain
The Alpha XL’s preloaded TopoActive maps, street maps, and satellite imagery make it a navigation powerhouse for big game hunting.
Select Maps: Choose TopoActive for rugged terrain or satellite imagery for a detailed view. Subscribe to Outdoor Maps+ or use HuntView Plus SD cards for premium hunting maps with landowner data.
Simplify Layers: The Map Layers menu can feel overwhelming with options like POI or PLSS. Stick to essentials—Topo, satellite, or landowner maps—for quick navigation.
Tip: Use pinch-to-zoom and map rotation to focus on key areas, like ridgelines or water sources, where hounds may tree game. Download maps via Wi-Fi before heading into remote areas.
Step 4: Train Effectively During Hunts
With 18 levels of stimulation, tone, and vibration (collar-dependent), the Alpha XL doubles as a training tool, accessible directly from map and compass pages.
Access Training Pages: From the tracking screen, tap a dog’s icon to open training controls. Adjust stimulation for corrections or use tone for obedient hounds.
Customize Settings: Start with low stimulation for sensitive dogs, increasing as needed for hard-headed hounds chasing big game.
Tip: Practice training commands in low-pressure settings before hunts to ensure dogs respond reliably in the field.
Step 5: Monitor Hunt Metrics and Avoid Interference
The Alpha XL provides valuable insights to evaluate your pack’s performance, crucial for big game houndsmen.
Track Metrics: Monitor speed, distance traveled, and time afield via the Hunt Metrics feature to assess dog stamina and strategy.
Avoid Interference: Use the Channel View to select clear frequencies, preventing signal conflicts in busy hunting areas.
Tip: Pair with the Garmin Alpha app for smartphone integration, allowing backup tracking if you step away from the vehicle.
Step 6: Address Software and Usability Challenges
While the Alpha XL is powerful, some users note its interface can feel complex due to icon-heavy menus.
Simplify Navigation: Focus on core functions (tracking, training, maps) to avoid menu overload. Garmin’s software updates are expected to streamline usability.
Tip: Clear dog tracks manually if the process feels unintuitive by selecting “Reset Track” in the dog’s profile. Check Double U’s blog at Double U Hunting Supply for updated tips.
Why Choose the Garmin Alpha XL from Double U Hunting Supply?
The Garmin Alpha XL is a must-have for houndsmen tackling big game in challenging terrains. Its rugged design, large touchscreen, and reliable tracking make it a trusted companion. At Double U Hunting Supply, we use what we sell, ensuring field-tested quality. Explore the Alpha XL or finance it with zero-interest options here to gear up for your next hunt. Fast shipping and a 60-day return policy (unused, unopened) keep you focused on the chase.
Big game houndsmen have been asking for a larger truck mount screen for some time and this year (2016) Garmin delivered with the release of the Drivetrack 70. The Double U Hunting Supply team was very pleased with the many usable features built into the DriveTrack 70. Of course we enjoyed how easy it was for us to get our collars linked up and back into the field. Once in the field we found the 7’ screen bright and easy to read with either our favorite the 24k map, or with the 100K topo map that comes included. We hadn’t utilized the free 1 year Birdseye View subscription that is provided by Garmin with the Alpha 100 in the past simply because of the small screen. However, we did find the free 1 year Birdseye View far more useful with the Drivetrack 70.
DriveSmart 70, Standard Views, UNITED STATES
The new Garmin Drivetrack 70 boast many of the conveniences of a standard GPS navigation system with one major difference, the ability to show your linked collars, up to 20 collars, on the 7’ screen with detailed TOPO maps. One of the Major differences between the DriveTrack 70 and other Garmin navigation devices is the ability to display topographical maps, as well as your dogs location. With the DriveTrack 70 you can choose between street maps, Birdseye View, TOPO maps or simply install any Garmin compatible map by inserting the microSD card into the DriveTrack 70. This includes our favorite the 24K or the popular landowner maps. We found that the TOPO maps provided plenty detail in our area while in the field. However, while using the Drivetrack 70 as a navigation device we found “street maps” to be far more useful while navigating to hotels, diners and especially fuel stations during a recent trip.
Although we understand most of our customers simply want to track their dogs on a larger screen, not fiddle around with computers, tablets and a bunch of wires hanging all over the place, we found the DriveTrack 70 to be a great 2 for the price of one type of product. We recently had one of our field testers who is not one of our most “tech savvy” guys accompany us on an out of town trip. He was able to quickly learn how to navigate between screens perform searches and navigate to and from points of interest. In fact, he commented that “the Drivetrack 70 is every bit as useful in town as it is up Lookout Butte. In fact, maybe a bit more useful in town because it helps me get the heck out of town faster.”
As with many new product releases by Garmin, the DriveTrack 70 boldly goes where no other product has gone. Sure, there have been attempts to get GPS tracking onto a bigger screen but only one has ever gained much traction and is the GPS Dawg. Essentially what the GPS Dawg device does is combine the free software provided by Garmin called “Base Station” to a refurbished tablet. Once paired with a Garmin handheld device using a USB cable, and several other steps the user is then able to share information through the handheld to the tablet. We found this process to be somewhat complicated and not “user friendly”. Once we got everything configured, we found mounting the tablet to be a whole new issue. We considered mounting the tablet in the window but feared it would overheat from the sun beating down on it through the window. Next we looked at a console mount but had to reconsider when we noticed all the coffee stains in, on, and around the console. Our options to mount the tablet were further complicated by the fact that we had to continuously swipe the screen on the tablet in order to keep our dogs on the screen. Although we did find value in the paired tablet system, things like the ability to do updates on our tracking equipment in the field, receive and send emails and on one occasion downloading a how to fix your RV heater video from youtube, the Double U Hunting Supply team didn’t feel comfortable endorsing the product because of price (between $500 and $800.00 depending on unit size), dependability, lack of user friendliness and a poor overall user experience.
Having a computer engineer on the Double U Hunting Supply team we decided to make our own run at building a larger screen unit for our customers. We explored every option we could come up with but ultimately ended up going down the same path as GPS Dawg. Initially, it was straight forward from a “tech geek” point of view, until we got to the point of downloading maps. Finding a map that would run smooth proved to be difficult, at which point we abandoned the project. We simply felt the system was a failure on too many levels to receive a green light from the Double U Team. At this point we turned to our friends at Garmin and shared with them some ideas that we felt would be in solid demand. Following what seemed like an eternity, we are pleased to finally give the Double U Hunting Supply endorsement to the Garmin Drivetrack 70.
So what sets the new Garmin DriveTrack 70 apart from other larger screen attempts? Well as mentioned before you get the very easy “plug and go” setup along with the fact that you get wireless communication between the Drivetrack 70 and either the Astro 430 or an updated Alpha 100, built in 100K Topo Mapping, 1 year Free subscription to Birdseye View mapping, free lifetime Street Mapping, as well as the ability to load maps through the microSD card slot (including our favorite 24K map or the popular land-owner microSD card), a convenient window mount is included, Auto Zoom, on screen alerts, a highly functioning navigation device, bluetooth capabilities all for $399.99 and backed by Garmins 1 year warranty you can’t really go wrong.
Pro’s:
Built in Topo 100K maps are included.
Easy to connect, virtually turn on the device along with your handheld and your dogs start showing up on the screen.
Built in options to follow the dogs in the race, the unit zooms in or out to keep all your dogs in view so you can follow the race.
Free Birdseye 1 year subscription.
Navigation works well.
Hands free Cell Phone Calling.
With all that said what do we feel Garmin could have done better. One of our first issues with the Drivetrack 70 is it only tracks on the screen while it is actively paired with the new Astro 430 or an updated Alpha 100. If the power is interrupted, or if you turn off either of the paired units you will lose all your tracks up to that point. Essentially you will start a new hunt on the DriveTrack from that point forward. It currently does not save the Tracks. Also, we felt a stand alone unit would have been the better choice. We feel the customer would have been better served had the unit been designed with the ability to track your dog without being linked to a handheld. Our idea of the perfect vehicle mounted tracking device would have been on a 7” screen platform much like the DriveTrack 70, however it would have the capability to be attached to a truck mount antenna, serve as a hub for mass information transfer for things like dog tracking information. Imagine how handy it would be for the handler if he was planning to hunt with another pack if all he had to do is scroll to the “share all dog” info icon and press “share wirelessly” and presto your info is shared to your hunting partners paired Drivetrack device, or if you happen to lose your handheld unit and needed to replace it. You would simply pair the handheld to your truck mount unit and share all dog info to your new unit. We have on several occasions received calls from customers hoping to reconnect to a collar that is on a dog in the field. Most of these calls come from customers who had set their handheld down during a hunt and couldn’t locate it. Currently, the only way to reconnect is to have your tracking numbers saved on another handheld or to write them down. Had these handlers had a truck mount unit that automatically syncs with the handheld and transfers mass information all they would have had to do is get another unit, pair it and get back to hunting.
Summarized Con’s :
Not a stand alone unit, does not easily allow for an external truck mount antenna.
Tracks are only on the screen while you are connected, If you have to turn off the device or re-pair the handheld you will start a new track and lose your previous tracks. You can not save your tracks on the device.
Could have added more helpful features for hunters with larger packs as a stand-alone unit
How does the device compare to Other Larger Screen options for your Pickup.
Price Comparison:
Drivetrack 70: Cost 399.99. 7 Inch Screen wireless communication with Alpha 100 Or Astro 430
VS.
Tablet with Base Station: 399.99 up to $800 The Value tablet 8 inch for 399.99, or the Pro 8 inch tablet for 549.99. Prices can go up to 800 for an 11 inch tablet.
We feel the price of 399.99 for the DriveTrack is priced accordingly -You might be able to find other options using Base Station that are similar or slightly lower in price than the DriveTrack 70. However, for the value it will be difficult to accomplish an out of the box working unit for the price of 399.99. We should also mention you might be able to build a Tablet system yourself for less money than a DriveTrack. However, by the time you purchased Maps and Mounts,the cost would be approximately the same. It would also take a considerable amount of time and experience with computers to set it all up.
Ease of setup and use Comparison:
The DriveTrack 70 wins handily compared to all of the windows tablets, Simply Turn on the Alpha/Astro 430 and the DriveTrack and the unit starts picking up the dogs in your dog list. When using a Tablet you’ll need to connect the Alpha/Astro to the Tablet using USB cable, and start and run Base Camp program on your computer to display and show the dogs and You’ll also need to install maps on your tablet before you can view maps on your tablet. We found that mounting a Tablet in your truck was difficult to find a good place due to size.
Comparing Features of the DriveTrack VS. Tablet with Basestation:
Comparing Features is difficult. The features that each have are different. The DriveTrack has more features regarding Navigation, Turn by Turn Directions, and pairing to your Cell phone. With the Drive Track it’s simple to search and find addresses, waypoints or points of interest (Food, Hotels, Gas stations).
The strong points about the Tablet systems, these are essentially mini computers which allow you to run any software you would normally run on a computer. For example you can receive emails and perhaps the most useful feature is the ability to update your Garmin Devices software. (Today I’m flying at 30,000 and I now use my BaseStation device for Traveling, hence I’m typing this review on my “Basestation Tablet Unit”) In summary, it really depends on what and how you will use it, If you really use and need a Tablet/computer for travel then there are situations that a Base Station Tablet could be more useful, If your device is strictly for the Truck then I would recommend the DriveTrack.
In summary, if you want or need a Mini Computer for email, software updates, and etc., you might consider a Tablet. For most of us we want a dedicated platform to the truck it makes a lot more sense to get the DriveTrack 70, the features with the DriveTrack 70 help with navigation and turn by turn directions.
Mapping Comparison:
DriveTrack 70 Maps: The DriveTrack built in 100K Topo Maps for the entire US, included is also lifetime Street maps. If you use birdseye you receive a 1 year free subscription to Birdseye Satellite Imagery. The DriveTrack has a Micro SD card slot so that you can put any Garmin Compatible Map chip in it and easily upgrade to 24K, Hunt View, or Landowner maps within seconds.
Tablet: Basestation maps are not included with the tablets, however some of the Bundle packages include one state of 24K Maps included. You’ll need to install the maps on your tablet before you go hunting. To do this you will need to connect to internet and find a downloadable map. This can be time consuming and confusing for some houndsmen.
Clearly the Drivetrack wins the mapping section, When you purchase the DriveTrack 70 you’ll have all the maps you need ready out of the box, Topo, Street, and even Satellite imagery(By Subscription) included. Also Installing other Maps on the driveTrack is much more simple with the MicroSD card compared with a windows tablet.
Durability against Heat when mounted to a windshield:
Drivetrack 70 is designed for the Windshield, Garmin heat tests their navigation devices to withstand with the hottest days while the device is mounted and left in your windshield, we personally tested them in AZ with 106 degree days driving and experienced absolutely no issues at any time from Hot or Cold. We have been informed by Garmin, that in the worst case situation, their devices are designed to discharge the battery for safety reasons if the device get’s too hot. Clearly, Garmin has put some thought into where and how this device is going to be mounted. Garmin claims -4 to 131 Degrees Fahrenheit.
How do the Tablets Compare: Google the term “Dell Venue Pro 8 Tablet Overheating”, and you can read about these tablet’s susceptibility to overheating under normal usage. Now imagine mounting this to your windshield on a warm day. Computers are very susceptible to heat and they are not built to stand the harsh conditions mounted to a windshield. Tablets/Computers will slow down their processors when they get hot which will drastically slow the performance. They can also stop working and have permanent damage in hot environments. If anyone has left their Tablet or phone in a ar we have all seen the screen that shows the device is too hot to use. Specs for the Dell Tablets for example are 32-104 which is much less forgiving of the Harsh environments.
Conclusion:
In conclusion, our suggestion is clearly with With the Drivetrack 70. It was too simple to operate, turn on your handheld and turn on the DriveTrack 70. Our customers want to hunt dogs, not try and figure out how to setup and operate these devices. After a minute or two you should have your dogs showing and tracking on the screen with Roads and Topo Maps. The DriveTrack is easy to understand and simple use. Also, Garmin Priced the Drivetrack right at 399.99 saving money in the long run by including Maps and lifetime street updates. The Headaches and time users will save quickly cover any small savings that a person would make by trying to piece together a lower cost Tablet system.
Purchase a Drivetrack 70, You find out it’s easy to get it up and running, and your days of Driving down a Dusty Dirt road during a race, straining to keep up with the dogs will be a thing of the past. The passengers in your truck will also appreciate and can witness the chase from their seats as well.
SportDOG Brand is expected to start shipping their latest GPS tracking technology. Double U Hunting Supply will be getting one the first to test and compare. We’ll put them through the test to give you a honest and accurate review of the product.
You can also follow SportDOG Brand’s Live Twitter event on Tuesday 9.9.2014 to have questions answered. Use #TEK2 and #DuSupply for the Latest information.
Double U Hunting Supply, which offers dog hunting supplies, was recently selected to join the Google Trusted Stores program. To help shoppers identify online merchants that offer a great shopping experience, the Google Trusted Store badge is awarded to ecommerce sites that demonstrate a track record of on time shipping and excellent customer service.
When visiting the www.dusupply.com website, shoppers can hover over the Google Trusted Store badge and see metrics on the store’s shipping and customer service performance. Double U Hunting Supply has an “A” rating for excellent service and ” A” rating for on time shipping with an average of one day shipping.
As an added benefit, when a shopper makes a purchase at a Google Trusted Store, they have the option to select free purchase protection from Google. Then in the unlikely event of an issue with their purchase, they can request Google’s help, and Google will work with Double U Hunting Supply and the customer to address the issue. As part of this, Google offers up to $1,000 lifetime purchase protection for eligible purchases.
Google Trusted Stores is entirely free, both for shoppers and for online stores. The program helps online stores like Double U Hunting Supply attract new customers, increase sales and differentiate themselves by showing off their excellent service via the badge on their websites.
Double U Hunting Supply has established itself as the Number one hound hunting supply vendor in the US. Double U offers a full line of dog products and equipment. The newest of these products offered by Double U Hunting Supply are the Garmin Astro T5 and the Garmin Alpha TT15 tracking collars. Visit www.dusupply.com for more information.
The Garmin TT 15 track and train dog device with collar is a top-mounted, high-sensitivity GPS/GLONASS receiver that uses 18 levels of continuous and momentary stimulation plus audible tone and vibration activated from the Alpha® 100. Compatible with the Astro® 320 for tracking only.
Rugged and water resistant to 10 meters, this tracking and training dog device is tough enough to run wherever your dog runs, up to 9 miles away. The stimulation features let you train each dog separately — traditional stimulation allows you to make quick changes (low, medium or high) within a predetermined stimulation level (1-6) whereas linear stimulation allows progressively more stimulation from levels 1 to 18.
TT 15 units, when sold separately, ship with a 1-inch red collar strap. Replacement straps are available in multiple colors (sold separately).
Physical & Performance
Unit dimensions (WxHxD): 3.5″ x 1.75” x 1.85″ (7.8 x 4.4 x 4.4 cm)
Weight: 7.3 oz (207.0 g) for transmitter and antenna; 10.0 oz (284.0 g) total weight
Battery life: 24-48 hours
Battery type: rechargeable lithium-ion pack; user replaceable
Interface: USB
Water rating: 1 ATM (10 meters)
High-sensitivity GPS/GLONASS receiver: Yes
GPS antenna: top, black
Stimulation/Vibration/Tone: Yes
LED beacon lights: Yes
Rescue mode: Yes
Frequency mode: MURS (The T 5 and TT™ 15 are only compatible with the Astro® 320 and the Alpha™ 100. The T 5 and TT 15 can be configured for operation with either handheld but cannot be tracked simultaneously by both the Astro 320 and the Alpha 100)
Garmin® Introduces New Collars for Astro® and Alpha® Dog Tracking and Training Systems
12 June 2014 @ 6:00 AM / Outdoor/Fitness /
OLATHE, Kan. /June 12, 2014/Business Wire — Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), the global leader in satellite navigation, today announced two new GPS-enabled collars, the TT 15 and T 5, for its industry-leading Astro and Alpha dog tracking and training systems.
“These new collars give sporting dog owners what they’ve been asking for – things like better satellite reception and optional vibration in a rugged design,” said Dan Bartel, Garmin’s vice president of worldwide sales. “These new devices demonstrate the commitment by Garmin and Tri-Tronics to continue innovating in the sporting dog market.”
The new TT 15 dog device allows you to track and train sporting dogs up to nine miles away. New in this unit is the addition of GLONASS satellite technology. When using GPS and GLONASS satellites together, sporting dog owners will spend less time waiting for the collar to acquire satellites before the hunt, and the collar will better maintain its location even in heavy cover and deep canyons during the hunt.
The TT 15 also adds a vibration stimulation option, to match individual dogs’ temperament. Incorporating vibration into a training plan is also an ideal way to silently issue a command to a dog. Like previous models, the TT 15 has 18 levels of continuous or momentary stimulation, as well as tone. Battery life varies from 24 to 48 hours, depending on the user-specified update rate.
For hunters who want a dog’s perspective of the hunt (third-party mounting harness sold separately), they can pair the Garmin VIRB™ high-definition action camera with the TT 15 and control it remotely from the Alpha 100 handheld.
The T 5 is a tracking-only version of the TT 15. The T 5 has the same GLONASS compatibility, without any stimulation capability. Both the TT 15 and the T5 are compatible with the Alpha 100 or the Astro 320 handhelds. Tracking, but no stimulation, is possible when pairing the Astro 320 with the TT 15.
These collars are sold in two new bundles. The Astro bundle contains an Astro 320 and T 5, while the Alpha bundle contains an Alpha 100 and a TT 15. New to the Alpha bundle is an included one-year subscription to high-resolution BirdsEye Satellite Imagery, which depicts aerial views of trees and man-made structures. The new collars are also sold separately as an upgrade to existing Astro and Alpha systems, but users must download a free software update to their handheld before pairing the new collar by visiting www.garmin.com/webupdater. The new devices are expected to be available in July 2014.
The TT 15 and T 5 are the latest innovations in Garmin’s growing outdoor segment, which focuses on developing technologies to enhance users’ outdoor experiences and their relationships with their canine companions. Whether it’s hiking, hunting, golfing, geocaching, dog training, or capturing it all on video, Garmin devices are essential tools for outdoor enthusiasts of all levels. For more information about Garmin’s other outdoor products and services, go to www.garmin.com/dogs, www.garmin.blogs.com and http://twitter.com/garmin.
About Garmin International Inc. Garmin International Inc. is a subsidiary of Garmin Ltd. (Nasdaq: GRMN), the global leader in satellite navigation. Since 1989, this group of companies has designed, manufactured, marketed and sold navigation, communication and information devices and applications – most of which are enabled by GPS technology. Garmin’s products serve automotive, mobile, wireless, outdoor recreation, marine, aviation, and OEM applications. Garmin Ltd. is incorporated in Switzerland, and its principal subsidiaries are located in the United States, Taiwan and the United Kingdom. For more information, visit Garmin’s virtual pressroom at www.garmin.com/pressroom or contact the Media Relations department at 913-397-8200. Garmin, Tri-Tronics, Astro, and Alpha are registered trademarks of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries.
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FCC Notice:
The T 5 and TT 15 GPS-enabled collars have not been authorized as required by the rules of the Federal Communications Commission. These devices are not, and may not be, offered for sale or lease, or sold or leased, until authorization is obtained.
Garmin, the global leader in dog GPS track and train technology, just announced the newest updates to their dog tracking platform. The Garmin TT15 / Garmin T5 GPS dog tracking collars. By simplifying their product line, this allows hunters a simple choice between a track and train (TT15) collar, or a track only (T5) collar. The customer can use either collar on both the Astro 320 or Alpha 100; however they will not track on both at the same time. It should also be noted the training features of the TT15 are disabled while paired with the Astro 320.
With a list of features that include GPS/GLONASS capable, new training options, bark detection, LED beacon lights, rescue mode, and the ability to turn on/off your VIRB camera at long distances, we feel our customers will be equally excited. The two TT15 / T5 features that the Double U Hunting Supply team is most excited about are the, “choose your system” feature available on both the TT15 and the T5. This allows the TT15 / T5 to be tracked on either the Astro 320 or the Alpha 100. Second is the vibrate training mode that is available only on the TT15 while it is paired to the Alpha 100.
“The best part about the way Garmin is moving with this product model is having the ability to offer our customers a way to upgrade into the track and train abilities of the Alpha 100 system one collar at a time, without having to purchase a whole new system all at once”. “For a few more dollars our customers can progress towards the Alpha 100 system each time they purchase a new collar,” says Buddy from the Double U Hunting Supply team.
Because not all features are available on both the TT15 and the T5 and some features are disabled while linked to an Astro 320, we encourage our customers to check out the comparison charts below to make sure you get the collar that is the best fit for your needs.
The Garmin T5 Tracking collar will be available individually for $249.99 or can be bundled with a Astro 320 T5 Bundle for 599.99.
You can purchase the Garmin TT15 individually for 299.99, or bundled in the Alpha 100 TT15 combo package for 799.99.
For a more detailed description of the features available on the Garmin TT15 and Garmin T5, visit please read our review at DuSupply.com If you have any questions, feel free to contact our knowledgeable staff at 855-384-8687.
We’ve been trying to step up to the plate with our Fight for Hunting rights and supporting organizations.
We are starting a new program immediately call DU Hound Fund.
1. With every order we are going to ask our customers to donate a small amount to the DU Hound Fund. We will distribute 100% of the donations to an association which is fighting Immediate situations regarding the right to continue Hunting with Dogs.
2. We are setting up a network of Clubs and associations that have worked with Double U in the past to continue work with Dog Hunting related issues. We will make it easy for all customers to easily add their favorite association,(or all of them) to their order. Double U will make sure that 100% the money goes to the association as the customers membership dues.
Garmin DC50 Replacement Straps and Garmin Astro TT Collar Replacement Straps now available in several different colors and new Patterns for 2014. We’ve also added price breaks if you purchase more than one collar to give customers more choices at a better price.
Neon Yellow 28″ D Ring Collars
School Bus Yellow 28″ D Ring Collars
Orange 28″ D Ring Collars
Pink 28″ D Ring Collars
Red 28″ D Ring Collars
Maroon 28″ D Ring Collars
Purple 28″ D Ring Collars
Dark Blue 28″ D Ring Collars
Light Blue 28″ D Ring Collars
Teal 28″ D Ring Collars
Neon Green 28″ D Ring Collars
Dark Green 28″ D Ring Collars
Brown 28″ D Ring Collars
Black 28″ D Ring Collars
Silver 28″ D Ring Collars
White 28″ D Ring Collars
Camo Orange 28″ D Ring Collars
Camo Pink 28″ D Ring Collars
Camo Blue 28″ D Ring Collars
Camo Green 28″ D Ring Collars
American Flag 28″ D Ring Collars
Reflective Neon Yellow 28″ D Ring Collars
Reflective Orange 28″ D Ring Collars
Reflective Pink 28″ D Ring Collars
Reflective Purple 28″ D Ring Collars
Reflective Red 28″ D Ring Collars
Reflective Neon Green 28″ D Ring Collars
Reflective Black 28″ D Ring Collars
Below are some samples of the new Camo patterns that are now available for DC50 and TT collar strap replacements.
Purple Camo Replacement collars for Astro/alpha TT collars and DC50
Orange Camo Replacement collars for Astro/alpha TT collars and DC50
Green Camo Replacement collars for Astro/alpha TT collars and DC50
Pink Camo Replacement collars for Astro/alpha TT collars and DC50
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Camp Guardians
Gathering Storm 
Stand Off
Double Trouble
Trouble Bruin
Spotted Fury
Come and Get It
DriveTrack 70. This includes our favorite the 24K or the popular landowner maps. We found that the TOPO maps provided plenty detail in our area while in the field. However, while using the Drivetrack 70 as a navigation device we found “street maps” to be far more useful while navigating to hotels, diners and especially fuel stations during a recent trip.
As with many new product releases by Garmin, the DriveTrack 70 boldly goes where no other product has gone. Sure, there have been attempts to get GPS tracking onto a bigger screen but only one has ever gained much traction and is the GPS Dawg. Essentially what the GPS Dawg device does is combine the free software provided by Garmin called “Base Station” to a refurbished tablet. Once paired with a Garmin handheld device using a USB cable, and several other steps the user is then able to share information through the handheld to the tablet. We found this process to be somewhat complicated and not “user friendly”. Once we got everything configured, we found mounting the tablet to be a whole new issue. We considered mounting the tablet in the window but feared it would overheat from the sun beating down on it through the window. Next we looked at a console mount but had to reconsider when we noticed all the coffee stains in, on, and around the console. Our options to mount the tablet were further complicated by the fact that we had to continuously swipe the screen on the tablet in order to keep our dogs on the screen. Although we did find value in the paired tablet system, things like the ability to do updates on our tracking equipment in the field, receive and send emails and on one occasion downloading a how to fix your RV heater video from youtube, the Double U Hunting Supply team didn’t feel comfortable endorsing the product because of price (between $500 and $800.00 depending on unit size), dependability, lack of user friendliness and a poor overall user experience.
Comparing Features of the DriveTrack VS. Tablet with Basestation:
How do the Tablets Compare: Google the term “Dell Venue Pro 8 Tablet Overheating”, and you can read about these tablet’s susceptibility to overheating under normal usage. Now imagine mounting this to your windshield on a warm day. Computers are very susceptible to heat and they are not built to stand the harsh conditions mounted to a windshield. Tablets/Computers will slow down their processors when they get hot which will drastically slow the performance. They can also stop working and have permanent damage in hot environments. If anyone has left their Tablet or phone in a ar we have all seen the screen that shows the device is too hot to use. Specs for the Dell Tablets for example are 32-104 which is much less forgiving of the Harsh environments.
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