What is the best hand held GPS device for a geologist?

October 1, 2009 by admin · 3 Comments
Filed under: Earth Sciences & Geology 
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M L asked:


I am taking a geomorphology class and need one and will also be using it in field camp and beyond.

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3 Responses to “What is the best hand held GPS device for a geologist?”
  1. David D says:
    October 2, 2009 at 7:19 pm

    Garmin.. David D

  2. FA says:
    October 4, 2009 at 8:36 pm

    The Garmin 60cx is pretty good. I’ve just finished the fieldwork component of a mapping project and it worked really well. It depends how much you want to spend though, you can get them for a reasonable price new off ebay but you’ll probably want to look around a bit more.

    Just to forewarn you though, take plenty of rechargeable batteries with you (if you’re in the field for 7-8 hours a day, a set of batteries will probably last 3-4 days depending on how good they are). Also, the base map which comes with the GPS is crap, updated ones are pretty expensive and you’ll need to buy a larger microSD card to fit a decent map set on. FA

  3. Robert M says:
    October 7, 2009 at 7:20 am

    Garmin is a best GPS system, Try 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

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