i need help finding the right geocaching gps for me?
travis asked:
Ok so here’s the deal. I’m looking for a hand held GPS that’s pretty cheap. I just need to be able to type in the exact coordinates of where i am going and for it to tell me how to get there or at least where it is. Now I don’t think i can have one that does that and works in the car also like normal GPS but if it does that would be AMAZING! Thanks for your help.
Ok so here’s the deal. I’m looking for a hand held GPS that’s pretty cheap. I just need to be able to type in the exact coordinates of where i am going and for it to tell me how to get there or at least where it is. Now I don’t think i can have one that does that and works in the car also like normal GPS but if it does that would be AMAZING! Thanks for your help.
I just asked that EXACT same question last month. I was also looking for a GPS unit that would be good for road trip navigation and for GeoCaching. After scouring the internet and YahooAnswers, I found the following three sites that have all the info you’ll ever need – GeoCaching.com, GPSmagazine.com & Garmin.com. They all have great FAQ’s, Forms & general information. I ended up buying a Garmin Nuvi 255 from Target for $169. It’s not a hand held but it works GREAT for both uses. The only problem I ran into is the fact that it’s not a hand held, so it was a little awkward to carry it around in the woods. I was really afraid I was going to drop it. I recently bought a little 4″x4″ clear make-up carrying case, with a strap, from Target to prevent that from happening. It also protects it from dirt, rain & scratches from branches and whatnot. But I used it on a recent trip from Wisconsin to Tennessee and did GeoCaching along the way. I’ve found 16 caches since I started last month. If you have ANY questions please feel free to contact me, I know how overwhelming it can be, especially if you look at Garmin.com….they must have 50 different GPS options.
the garmin etrex vista works pretty good for plugging in a grid and then going to it.
I have had trouble of finding the right GPS tracker for me. I found a good one at. This online store has lot of models. You may try there.
I would recomend a garmin etrex legend HCx its perfect for geocaching and with road maps can be used in the car. The screen is a bit small so depending on budget you may want the bigger 60cx or colorado.
If you go to the brand name websites they usually have tools where you can compare the different gps units. I know it’s on the Garmin site. You find the area where it says compare and then click on geocaching abilities and then it will show all the the GPS’s with geocaching and whatever other features they have.
An additional point or two from a geocaching perspective: you mention typing in coordinates, but you will quickly find that typing in cache coordinates is at best a nuisance, and has a possibility for error in the manually entered coordinates. Make sure whatever GPS you choose has the capability of USB connection to your computer so that cache coordinates can be entered directly from your computer in bulk. Also I recommend spending the money on a unit with an electronic compass – not as important as the USB connection, but definitely a “nice to have.”