Treacle113 Posted December 7, 2013 Share Posted December 7, 2013 I am new to Geocaching and would like to buy a GPS to use with my daughters, I cant afford to spend much(under £150) but would like something accurate, with maps (or access to free maps?), easy to use and a colour screen. Is there any chance of this? and if so what and where from? I have tried doing research but there is so much info I don't know where to start! Quote Link to comment
Treacle113 Posted December 8, 2013 Author Share Posted December 8, 2013 You can get the Etrex 20 in Cotswold Outdoor for £135 ... add free maps from www.talkytoaster.co.uk and you're good to go http://www.cotswoldoutdoor.com/garmin-etrex-20-gps-a2110130 Is it easy to set up, are there clear instructions somewhere? I've never used a GPS before. Quote Link to comment
+Bear and Ragged Posted December 8, 2013 Share Posted December 8, 2013 You can get the Etrex 20 in Cotswold Outdoor for £135 ... add free maps from www.talkytoaster.co.uk and you're good to go http://www.cotswoldoutdoor.com/garmin-etrex-20-gps-a2110130 Is it easy to set up, are there clear instructions somewhere? I've never used a GPS before. Cachers are generally a friendley and helpful bunch... Try to get to an event, let others know you're going and would like some help, and you get plenty of help! Quote Link to comment
+MartyBartfast Posted December 10, 2013 Share Posted December 10, 2013 Another vote for the Etrex 20, and definitely the free "TalkyToaster" maps. I actually have the Etrex30, which is fundamentally the same unit with a few bells & whistles which puts the price up a bit. There's also an Etrex10 but that doesn't take maps so won't fit your requirements. Have a shop around online including Amazon, GoOutdoors.co.uk & handtec.co.uk as well as Cotswold. There was a link someone was sharing on Facebook within the last few days for a Garmin offer, I didn't pay a lot of attention as I'm not in the market for one but it was potentially a big saving - so have a look for that. I can't get to Facebook at work to check but I'll see if I can dig it out tonight. Quote Link to comment
+MartyBartfast Posted December 10, 2013 Share Posted December 10, 2013 see this thread http://forums.Groundspeak.com/GC/index.php?showtopic=317975 Quote Link to comment
RamblinBear Posted December 10, 2013 Share Posted December 10, 2013 (edited) I got my wife an eTrex 20, with the free TalkyToaster maps - she loves it. It's pretty easy to learn the basics, but there's quite a lot to dig into to set it up just how you want once you get more familiar with it. I have the eTrex 30 - adds barometer and altimeter, magnetic compass, and ANT+ connectivity for heart-rate and cadence sensors. Both are good - with some limitations (the processor is a bit slow and screen re-draws are a little sluggish). Magellan GPSR's are available, but they really don't seem to have the same mapping support or user-base behind them. Edited December 10, 2013 by RamblinBear Quote Link to comment
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