Road GPS for geocaching? What's best

[+Flip,Flop & Flap]

Got a Magellan Crossover and it just says arriving at destination about 10 meters from the waypoint and you can't get any closer without guessing. Any recommendations on a driving type gps that works better that isn't too different in price. I want something that gives me directions on the highway and works for geocaching.

[+Flip,Flop & Flap]

any ideas?

[+Redwoods Mtn Biker]

Maybe this will help with the Crossover.

[MtnHermit]

Got a Magellan Crossover and it just says arriving at destination about 10 meters from the waypoint and you can't get any closer without guessing. Any recommendations on a driving type gps that works better that isn't too different in price. I want something that gives me directions on the highway and works for geocaching.

Two suggestions:

1] Read this thread and see if theirs a fit for you?

2] Consider two GPS's, a cheap auto unit AND a handheld. The waterproof crossover GPS's are so expensive that it's still cheaper to buy two units.

[MtnHermit]

Ah yes, the famous double post, too little server capacity.

Edited September 3, 2008 by MtnHermit

[+Crash & Sunshine]

I have the Nuvi 500. I've only used it for the road and GC so far but have the Inland Lakes Vision software due in this week to try too.

 

So far...I love it. I got spot on, to the foot, on the last cache using the satellite screen and looking at the actual coordinates....the first time I've used that feature...I will be using it a lot more now.

 

It does cost some, but can do a lot of different things....so far pretty darn well. It's fun to drive down the road and see all the caches show up on the screen too.

[+Whimppeys]

I use a Garmin Nuvi 305. Once I get close to the area, I change the mode of travel under settings. I change it to pedestrian. Once I'm at the flag, I start checking the coordinates. Check your gps for the pedestrian settings.

 

This puts me right on the cache. The only time I havn't found a cache is when it wasn't there or I was too stupid to find it.

[+StarBrand]

From what I have read and seen - the new Garmin Nuvi 500 series is about as good as it will get for a rugged in-car unit that is also great for Geocaching.

[+GeoNix]

The only GPS I've every used to date is the Garmin Quest. It's first function is as a vehicle street navigator. Waterproof and all for when you are on foot. I have had very few problems with this model. Retails about 450 or can be bought refurbished around 120-150.