Beginner Geocacher

[DMaggot]

Well I am a beginner in geocaching and I am looking into buying my first GPS unit. I'm just wondering what everybody recommends. I'm looking to spend not much more than $300 Canadian. I would like one more suitable to hiking and geocaching moreso than in the car (as I don't own a car... ). I've read some reviews but there are people who like both so I would like to see what you all think as well.

 

Thanks for the help! And so far geocaching rules!

 

-DMaggot

[+AuntieWeasel]

Mmmm...I don't know exactly what the exchange rate is at the moment, but you ought to be able to get a very decent unit within your range. I've had the Garmin Legend (~US$140) for a couple of years, and I love it to bits.

[+kentuckygirls]

You are going to get lots and lots of answers to this I would imagine. I will go very general. Be sure the GPSr unit that you buy has the ability to accept downloads to a computer and be sure you get some kind of software that will give you detailed road maps. We use a Garmin GPSmap 60C, which I love. We have also used a Magellan SporTrak, which we also loved.

 

You could also do a search of these forums and find lots of info. about different units and cost. Most of these guys know a lot more than me!!

[+Miragee]

Now that the 'x' units are out, you can get a Garmin Legend C for less than $200 (US) on eBay. The nice thing about this unit, besides the pretty color display , is that it connects to your computer with the faster USB interface.

 

Also, if you get the right maps, that unit can auto-route you to your destinations.

[+Torry]

Welcome aboard, Fly Baby! Hope you have fun.

[+Team JSAM]

Most will say garmin (not a bad unit) but an eXplorist 210 is a great starter unit well within your budget

[+briansnat]

Now that the 'x' units are out, you can get a Garmin Legend C for less than $200 (US) on eBay. The nice thing about this unit, besides the pretty color display , is that it connects to your computer with the faster USB interface.

 

Also, if you get the right maps, that unit can auto-route you to your destinations.

 

I agree with the Legend C if you can still find it. I actually heard of some people finding it for $99 (USD) at

Target.

[76 ford]

my father just got a Explorist 210 nether one of us is vary good with electronics. but it is very easy and cheap. (my first time on forum hope i'm doing this right.)

Edited June 6, 2006 by 76 ford

[DMaggot]

Thanks for the help everybody!

[+humanloofa]

I'd go with the Garmin E-trex legend. Has the abality to accept maps, easy to use, and not that expensive.

 

Let us know what you decided.

Edited June 7, 2006 by humanloofa

[utahjack]

I'd go with the Garmin E-trex legend. Has the abality to accept maps, easy to use, and not that expensive.

 

Let us know what you decided.

 

You can Get one here for a good price http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/Se...1648509&CatId=0

[DMaggot]

Well, just so everybody knows, I decided to go with the Garmin Legend, haven't had a lot of time to play around with it (that'll be tomorrow) but from what I've seen so far, it's great! Thanks for the help everybody.

[where the wild things are]

Hi DMaggot

 

You probably already know this but there are ALOT of cachers in Victoria. If you need a little help heres the local forum some of them use:

 

http://www.vigps.com/phpBB2/

 

There are also a ALOT of caches in your area! If you become obsessed (and you will, trust me) you may be able to get 3-500 in a year! Good Luck!

[RefRon]

Well I am a beginner in geocaching and I am looking into buying my first GPS unit. I'm just wondering what everybody recommends. I'm looking to spend not much more than $300 Canadian. I would like one more suitable to hiking and geocaching moreso than in the car (as I don't own a car... ). I've read some reviews but there are people who like both so I would like to see what you all think as well.

 

Thanks for the help! And so far geocaching rules!

 

-DMaggot

I like the Etrex Legend.