I'm rather new at this myself, but the old saying is "You get what you pay for!". I have an etrex Vista myself. Anything less and you may wish you had spent a little more money and gotten added features and memory. Shop around on the net and you can get some real low prices. I know I did. I saved over $130.00 on the net. Don't be afraid to read these forum messages thoroughly and take the advise of those who have travel the road that lies ahead of you. Good luck and have a lot of fun.