What are good but cheap gps’s for geocaching?
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I decided it would be really fun to do that whole geocaching thing i’ve heard so much about, but i’ve kinda got a limited budget. does anyone know any good gps’s i can find for, like, under $200?
thanks! i’ll have to check out the garmins!
I decided it would be really fun to do that whole geocaching thing i’ve heard so much about, but i’ve kinda got a limited budget. does anyone know any good gps’s i can find for, like, under $200?
thanks! i’ll have to check out the garmins!
Garmins are pretty good. We’re happy with ours. Not sure of the model, it was about 120-150 new. Haven’t used it for geocaching but it’s got the ability to check long/lat. nerdcore
Just go with the cheapest, most basic Garmin ETrex you can get (by far has the BEST battery life). I’ve seen them on sale for $99.
It worked just fine the few times I took kids out geocaching, and I’ve used the heck out of it for the past 6 or so years hiking and exploring with great results. Just make sure you get the following:
1. a cable that will connect the GPS to your PC
2. a PC program to upload / download and manage waypoints to and from your GPS. There are some basic programs for free on the internet.
Lots of luck. You’re going to have LOTS of fun.
PS: Also, always take a regular magnetic compass if you go out in the woods…just trust me on that one. Joseph S
I agree with the basic eTrex. I picked up a plain Garmin eTrex, no H or anything fancy on craigslist for $50 bucks and it led me to 4 caches this weekend no problem. It won’t get you right on top every time(which ones will really do that anyway) but it will get you within 30 feet, even in the rain. You can get the cable for it for $10 on eBay ( I just bought one) and there is a ton of free software out there for way point organization and transfer to GPS. Enjoy! Trent
Garmin is a best GPS system, for geocaching I suggestion these model :
1.Garmin GPS 60CSx Handheld GPS Navigator
2.Garmin eTrex Vista HCx Color High-Sensitivity Mapping Handheld GPS
3.Garmin eTrex Venture HC GPS Receiver Robert M