rumbosur1

I have followed this threat with great interest. I am a complete GPS novice who will be purchasing a GPS unit shortly. I intend to use it primarily for use in back country hiking in Southern South America. I have narrowed the possible choices between the DeLorme PN-40 and the Garmin Colorado and Garmin Oregon series. From the exchange I gather that each model has certain strengths and weaknesses. In favor of the DeLorme PN-40 it apparently has the capability of uploading satellite imagery, whereas the Garmin models have a much wider presence and support outside of the US. I would humbly request the participants in this thread to add anything that they might deem of interest to someone in the process of making a final decision. Of paramount importance to me is utility and support that the GPS of choice would have in for example South American topography, groups of interest especially in Patagonia and flexibility of options and sources again related to South America. Reliability of build is also of interest as also features that might allow for multitudinous usage, whistle and bang features, versatility in performance i.e. primarily back country use but also in general route finding, etc. Finally if a particular model i.e. Garmin Colorado is suggested, then what series i.e. 300, 200, 400, etc. I realize that this is a very private issue that each person eventually comes to term with, however even after having attended a basic GPS class at a local mountaineering store, I still have not found the answers I was hoping to obtain. In anticipation, I thank one and all for any suggestions or pointers.