I am also new to geocaching. I purchased a Meridian Color Travel pack for Christmas. Compu Plus had them for 399 minus 50 rebate. I use this unit for road travel too, and it seems to work great. I have only a few cache finds under my belt, and this is the only unit I have used. It has guided my to within 30 feet in all cases. In one case I guided me to the exact spot! Good luck!