Evaluation:  
Conclusion: Looks Like A Great Product ... But I'm an Idot. Read on.
Review: Okay, this is my fault. Since the description just said "Garmin Bash Guard for Rino Series" I thought it would fit my Rino ... my Rino 530 HCx, that is. Oh, no, no, no. It will not.
Going back and reading the Technical Specs it clearly says which models of the "Rino Series" it fits. I understand this is my fault and now will lose money on my return.
So just beware, Rino 520 and 530 users. It's way too small. And Garmin doesn't make a Bash Guard (that I can find) that fits our model, sad to say.
Otherwise, it looks like it would have been a great thing for trekkin in the woods.
Evaluation:
Conclusion: Does not fit the 500 series rino's
Review: These are great, if you don't have the 520 or 530. I gave them to my buddy who has the 130 and he loved it.
Evaluation:
Conclusion: A wonderful addtion
Review: My son is a Marine over in Iraq and this was something he brought to my attention as being GREAT to have to go with his Rhino. He absolutely loved it.
Evaluation:
Conclusion: Bash Guard works
Review: I put this bash guard through its paces in a Colorado elk hunt. It does its job for the most part,but has a couple of drawbacks. First, it does not protect the screen (perhaps the most sensitive portion of the device. Also, it is very difficult to get on and off of the device with the frequent battery changes.
Evaluation:
Conclusion: Bash guard REALLY works!
Review: I have dropped my Rino at least twice while on horseback (while moving quickly in poor terrain) and my Rino 120 has not been harmed, with thanks given to the bash guard. I use the orange cover so that if I do lose it, it's easy to spot either in sage brush or rock. My Rino is used in conjunction with search and rescue missions and personal riding trips. It has seen many miles in the past two years. The bash guard has been on it since the day I bought it and I have no regrets.
I'm not impressed with the tether and finally developed my own system to secure it to a saddle while still giving me full visibilty to the screen, and a secure mounting. (While riding horseback I do not want it bouncing around on my chest, so do not use it as designed.) In addition, the bash guard does fit tightly which makes changing the batteries a little more difficult, but I wouldn't give it up because of either of these reasons.
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