inform me about GPS units please :)

[Mucman]

What are some decent brands and how much do they cost? I am thinking of getting my brother one for christmas. He hikes all over BC (usually by himself) and he got lost once. I figure this is a gift he would use for sure!

Or could you point me to a good site about them...

thanks!

 

[kassy]

Take a look at this site GPS Primer
As for brands, I prefer Garmin
You can also play around with DGPS

 

[Mucman]

cool, thanks Kassy!

Ouch... I just found some prices from gpscanada.com. and I didn't expect the most basic one to be $180cdn . I might see if my other brother will go in with me for his birthday instead (feburary).

 

[kassy]

I dont know what the exchange rate is, but it maybe cheaper to get someone you know in the US to pick one up for you at Fry's or the like, I think the Garmin 12 goes for about $140 US, dont quote me on the price though.

 

[Mucman]

I was looking at the eTrex... thanks anyways... I think this gift is going to have to wait a bit.

 

[kassy]

No worries