I need advice. I had an old garmin GPS that I was really fond of. It broke because I used it very heavily. I would weary it on a lanyard and scramble up rocks. I would drop it a great deal. I was using it for geocaching. I also marked way points to get back to my car. It was a wonderful tool to have. Now without a GPS obviouly there has been no geocaching going on. It was a used gift. People can slam on me for being destructive, but it was a very motivating way for me to be active. I have problems with health and geocahing was very therapeutic to me. My GPS was used before me lovingly and then given to me by a BF who was upgrading. I could then geocache by myself and I did a great deal and taught other friends as well. I just really need something that I can carry again around my neck. Does anyone have a suggestion of a good one?
2006-09-29 10:09:54 · 2 answers · asked by adobeprincess 6 in Games & Recreation ➔ Other - Games & Recreation
I guess you could say I loved that GPS to death.
2006-09-29 10:11:03 · update #1
Mine was a Garmin and I do love garmin. I will probably go for it again. By the net I assume you mean ebay? Is that correct or if you have another site please say.
2006-09-29 12:29:20 · update #2
I have been told that an electornic compass is bogus by the rei people. I use one of the other types along with the gps. It is fine. This technology may have changed in the 3 years since they told me that, but I know how to use a compass auccurately and enjoy it, so I do not need that feature.
2006-09-29 12:31:04 · update #3
You can still find Garmin model 12's on the Internet fairly reasonable, they make a great geocaching GPS. I see them on Ebay all the time. That Etrex is good also. If you want to spend more get one with atlas's built in.
2006-09-29 10:13:43 · answer #1 · answered by whatshisface 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have the Garmin GPSMap 60C and love it! It's color, but the battery still lasts for 16-20 hrs. They're usually available for under $300 online. There's an updated version of it now called the 60Cx for $100 more. The only better model is the 60CS (now 60CSx), which has an electronic compass built-in so it tells direction when you're not moving, for an extra $50.
If you don't want to spend that much the eTrex series are also pretty good.
2006-09-29 10:27:37 · answer #2 · answered by nathanm_mn 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋