Best GPS for under $300?

[+jallman]

I am new to geocaching... my dad got a Garmin Vista Cx as a safety award at his work and I was helping him figure out how to use it (he's not the most electronic friendly person) and came across GeoCaching in the book.. it peeked my interest so I have been researching. I now am going to buy a GPS for me!! I have been looking hard... I like the Garmin's because you can send the coords to the GPS automatically from the site!! I need some advice... My first thought was a 60CSX. It's about the size of the 2-way radios that we always carry around so I think it would work well... BUT... I read that the Vista HCx might be better... Any suggestions? I don't have to have a Garmin if there is something better...

 

Thanks!

 

Jason

[+JSWilson64]

I haven't tried the newer "H" models, but I really like my 60CSx. I have a Legend, too, and much prefer the buttons to the click stick. YMMV - it's all about what works in your hand, in your car, on your bike, etc.

[+pigpen4x4]

I have both, and will say you will be very happy with either one.

PP

[gratefulHIKE]

I second pigpen.......the only way to choose really is by preference....go get them in your hand, and see which you feel more comfortable with

[jholly]

If your going to go with a Etrex, get one of the H models. The 60csx is a nice unit and for about the same money you can get a 76csx. Like what was posted before, go to a store and get one in your hands and see what you like. Far as performance, the H's, 60csx and 76csx are all about the same.

 

Jim