snakeboy_48 Posted August 25, 2005 Share Posted August 25, 2005 What are some gps's that are cheap but good for caching. Thanks. Link to comment
+macatac1961 Posted August 25, 2005 Share Posted August 25, 2005 Garmin Etrex Magellan Explorist 100 You can get either of those for under a hundred. Link to comment
+reveritt Posted August 25, 2005 Share Posted August 25, 2005 That's like asking "what cars are good for driving." It really depends on what you want, and what (if anything) besides geocaching you will use the unit for. You need to identify the features that will be important to you, and go shopping (on line). I would recommend, at a minimum, that a geocaching unit should have: A computer interface, including USB cable WAAS support at least a rudimentary map display powered by AA batteries (use rechargeables) highly water-resistant and rugged construction What you do not need (in my opinion, is: A built-in magnetic compass color graphics Fancy maps (others will disagree on this point) Link to comment
snakeboy_48 Posted August 25, 2005 Author Share Posted August 25, 2005 Thanks. I just want it for caching. Link to comment
+StarBrand Posted August 25, 2005 Share Posted August 25, 2005 The Garmin etrex Legend is online at times for about $130 and has mapping, computer interface and can hold 1000 waypoints (geocaches). Link to comment
+Jeep_Dog Posted August 25, 2005 Share Posted August 25, 2005 Welcome! If you are new, checking out the FAQs listed up at the top of the getting started forum here can be really helpful. In the FAQs, you will find a link (also provided here) to gpsinformation.net that has so much more information than we could type in a day that will most likely answer all your questions. So much to offer, one click away! Link to comment
snakeboy_48 Posted August 25, 2005 Author Share Posted August 25, 2005 I'll check it out. Thanks. Link to comment
+briansnat Posted August 26, 2005 Share Posted August 26, 2005 The Garmin etrex Legend is online at times for about $130 and has mapping, computer interface and can hold 1000 waypoints (geocaches). Ditto on the Legend. Fairly cheap and good for geocaching. Link to comment
+Geoff78 Posted August 26, 2005 Share Posted August 26, 2005 For an extra $50 definitely get the Kegend, I use one and instead of looking at navigation page, arrow and distance, you can get a map and look at your movement as it relates to lakes, roads, trails, etc. Plus you don't have to dig out your paper maps and try to figure out where you are on that, etc. Much, much more enjoyable caching with the Legend. I'd spend the extra $$$ every time. Link to comment
snakeboy_48 Posted August 27, 2005 Author Share Posted August 27, 2005 Ill check it out thanks again you guys Link to comment
+GSDK-9 Posted August 27, 2005 Share Posted August 27, 2005 We have been using the Legend and are very happy with it. Link to comment
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