help with finding gpsr

[rostamama]

I am trying to get into geocaching but have become very frustrated. After reading reviews and comments about gpsr features and talking to gpsr user at REI I bought the Garmin eTrex Vista HCx. I am not technically incapable but I'm finding this unit very hard to use and understand. I don't need to be paperless (I actually like print outs as I letterbox too and am used to this), I do want a unit that is very accurate ( I have little kids coming along and don't want to be searching too long). I can spend up to $400 including software but would like to stay at $300 or less. I did not buy the garmin topo map program. Instead I downloaded the free map for my state at gpsfileddepot.com. Does anyone have a suggestion. I need a very simple to understand gpsr that is very accurate. Please help as I am very frustrated and on the verge of just giving up. Thanks,

rostamama

[+fratermus]

All GPS are accurate enough for geocaching uses. Commercial/military grade GPS are way, way above the $400 ceiling.

 

If you want something simple this might be the trick.

[+Bear and Ragged]

The Garmin eTrex Vista HCx is a good unit.

Just play around with it to get familiar with the controls.

[+ventura_kids]

All the units work similar to the one you chose (and it's a good choice).

I took forever to learn my unit (garmin legend) when I started.

I suggest you head into the chat room and you can get help LIVE.

http://www.clayjar.com/

 

another good choice is to look up a nearby event in your area.

You can get up to speed much quicker if you go cache with someone who has the same type gps as you.

[+GEO*Trailblazer 1]

Garmin Rino 530 HCX.

It has all you need and more.

 

I have just got one and it is awesome.

It is like the others with a geocaching function in it as well like the Colorado and Oregon.

You can find them on sale now for less than 400.

[rostamama]

Thanks for the replies...I think I just need to sit down and mess with it and also the map I downloaded isn't that good, I probably need to get the Garmin topo map.

rostamama

[+fratermus]

Might also search youtube for

. Sometimes seeing someone else do it first makes it easier.

[+jjome]

I got an eTrek Legend H, which without looking, I am pretty sure is a lower model then yours. It takes a bit of time to get it figured out. However, when I have had no tree cover, it has taken me right to the cache.