New to geocaching - what gps unit?

[mat.knott]

Hi,

 

im just starting out in the world of geocaching and am looking to get my first gps unit (current one is built into my N95)

 

I think i will go for a eTrex Legend HCx with a 2gb micro sd card in it.

 

One thing i have heard tho and not sure of, is if i need to buy maps to go on it as well or would it come with all the maps (basemaps) i need to use it in England?

 

Also would i need to buy anything else or would the eTrex Legend® HCx and 2gb card be all i need.

 

If this is not a good GPS unit to start with please feel free to let me know what i should be looking at

[+coggins]

This is a good unit, but the basemap that comes with the unit leaves a lot to be desired in a map.

 

Here is a site that will get you free contour maps of the UK that will work on it:

 

http://www.paulmac.force9.co.uk/geo/index.html

 

If you want turn-by-turn driving directions, you will need to purchase those maps.

[+Miragee]

Welcome to the Forums!

 

You have made a good choice for a first GPS unit. You might want to get an "Invisible Shield" for it. I have one of those on my Vista HCx and I also got the Garmin neoprene case to further protect the GPSr.

 

I have both Topo maps and City Navigator (auto-routing) maps on my GPS unit and find both to be helpful. Whether you need one, or the other type of maps, depends on the kind of caching you like to do.