Which Gps

[+alfiebear]

Hello all i am new to this only done 2 caches using map and compass i would like to get a gps unit but which one do i go for ?how do i tell it were i want to go,can i enter the grid reffence in to the unit ? or do i still need to get to the place with a map and the gps just confirms im in the right place

Many thanks AlfieBear ( his dad alfiebear is only 6)

P.S we are in the U.K

[+New England n00b]

A basic GPS such as my Garmin eTrex Legend has base maps in it - primitive, but functional. You do not need a map at all when geocaching, but a local trail map from the conservation comission can be quite helpful.

 

As far as entering coordinates into the GPS, just make sure you are using map datum WGS84, which is what this website uses. Otherwise you'll end up in the wrong place.

 

I've not used any other GPS unit, so I can't help you with non-mapping units. I like my Legend quite well, and I bought the Topo maps that come with it.

 

Welcome to the addiction!

[+Renegade Knight]

Most GPS's have multiple entry formats including Grid. Just double check that the Grid system you like to use is supported.

 

Edit: As was said. All GPS's use WGS 84 and that's the system you enter your coordinats in when geocaching.

Edited May 9, 2004 by Renegade Knight

[+Team Geo-Joes]

Absolutley. It all depends on the money you want to spend. They range from anywhere, and don't quote me, for 99$ U.S. all the way up to 2 or three thousand dollars. As far as grids, no worries, I have a garmin GPS V and it has more than 100 datums and you can use Lat/Lon, UTM/UPS, Maidenhead, MGRS, Loran TDs and many other including your own custom... If you have any other questions pm me and I will gladly answer what you need to know.. Good luck and happy hunting...

[+alfiebear]

many thanks to all of you . i think i might get the garmin etrex a friend is of to the U.S soon might get him to pick one up for me while he is out there

thanks again Alfiebear's dad