+ChicagoCanineCrew Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 I am looking for a few suggestions of good GPSr units that work well for geocaching in the field but can also be used to navigate in a car. Anyone have any they would recommend that work well? I just need something basic (not overly pricey or gadget-filled) but that would work for both uses... Quote Link to comment
+Arrow42 Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 Good question. I know some have a "trail" or "nautical" mode that would be helpful. I'll let others give brands - I'm not sure what models have what features. Quote Link to comment
j.harbs Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 I am looking for a few suggestions of good GPSr units that work well for geocaching in the field but can also be used to navigate in a car. Anyone have any they would recommend that work well? I just need something basic (not overly pricey or gadget-filled) but that would work for both uses... Garmin 60CSx, Vista HCx or Legend HCx. All these are great field GPS' plus they have auto-routing, which is very useful for vehicular use. Only thing missing is the voice feature which is replaced by beeps & onscreen guidance. Quote Link to comment
+dakboy Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 Jack of all trades, master of none. There will be tradeoffs everywhere. Handhelds don't do road routing as well as dedicated car models, unless you can plot out the route ahead of time w/ waypoints and/or on computer-based software that you can then upload the route into the unit Quote Link to comment
NordicMan Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 Check out the Lowrance XOG it is a touchscreen trail rated GPSr that is weatherproof and does the voice guided navigation thingy in the car. http://www.lowrance.com/en/Products/Automotive/XOG/ It's might not be as good in the woods as a true purpose-built outdoor-handheld model like a Garmin Vista or 60, but it does work quite well. I cache with mine, and my girlfirend has a Vista HCx. The accuracy always appears to be equal with both units. Best of all you can get it for around $150! Quote Link to comment
+Redwoods Mtn Biker Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 I wrote a post on this subject recently, that you may find helpful... Dual-use GPS Quote Link to comment
+mlmurrah Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 I have a Garmin 60CSx. It is outstanding in the field, and it works pretty well in the car. The screen is smaller than an automobile navigator, but it is easier to hold closer for viewing. Also you do not get voice directions, but that is not as big an issue as I thought. Entering addresses is a little more difficult, but point and pick entries, such as nearby restaurants, is very easy. Overall, I like it for automobile use. If I had to choose only one GPSr for both uses, the 60CSx would be it. Quote Link to comment
+Maingray Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 I wrote a post on this subject recently, that you may find helpful... Dual-use GPS ^ read that. I'm a huge fan of dual use devices, and the unit I've found with the least compromises is the Oregon. Quote Link to comment
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