simple gps

[distant]

i need a gps receiver that show coordinates and that stores ways points for geocaching. do they have anything like that?

[distant]

Most (all) GPS will do that ... it's what else you want that will make the difference. If that truly is all you want buy the cheapest you can find

 

is there any that you would recommend maybe a lightweight one?

[+Gitchee-Gummee]

With the criteria supplied, it would be difficult to recommend one really, other than simple "base" models. The problem with base models is that folks promptly "outgrow" them (as they learn geocaching) and upgrade soon thereafter anyway. So.... generally speaking, buying a base model is nearly a waste of money.

 

Base models usually do not accept SD cards (expanded memory for maps and the like). Good mapping is required if you desire to use highway routing to get to/near the cache. It is the mapping that performs that function.

 

"Budget" models include the Garmin eTrex 10, Magellan 110 and Magellan Explorist GC

"Better" models include the Garmin etrex 20 Magellan Explorist 310

 

Of course as economics dictate, the price climbs the "better" the model....

 

Good Luck

[+ThreeTrees]

Read this....

 

http://gpstracklog.com/buyers-guides/gps-for-geocachers

[distant]

With the criteria supplied, it would be difficult to recommend one really, other than simple "base" models. The problem with base models is that folks promptly "outgrow" them (as they learn geocaching) and upgrade soon thereafter anyway. So.... generally speaking, buying a base model is nearly a waste of money.

 

Base models usually do not accept SD cards (expanded memory for maps and the like). Good mapping is required if you desire to use highway routing to get to/near the cache. It is the mapping that performs that function.

 

"Budget" models include the Garmin eTrex 10, Magellan 110 and Magellan Explorist GC

"Better" models include the Garmin etrex 20 Magellan Explorist 310

 

Of course as economics dictate, the price climbs the "better" the model....

 

Good Luck

i looked up the better ones on amazon and i keep getting influenced by the reviews that say that they are having problems is there any gps that is more reliable?

[+Gitchee-Gummee]

Complaints many times, more often than one may think, arise because of a user not knowing how to use.

 

These companies have been around for a while, they wouldn't continue to exist if they made pure junk.

[distant]

Bear in mind that generally people complain ... they'll be many more out there without any issues

 

I've had 5 Garmins now and they've never caused me any grief, except if I've been stupid

the etrex 20 looks good to me i might decide to buy this one

[distant]

thanks guys