Suggestions for entry/mid level GPS handheld unit?

[vi edit]

My Dad goes to Canada fishing regularly and also goes out to Colorado & Wyoming speed goat hunting every year. He also runs quite a few trap lines around IL.

A handheld GPS unit seems like it would be a nice little gadget to help him mark locations and also find his way if he gets off track (especially on the giant lakes in Canada).

I am a GPS n00b and know nothing of the various brands/models. Any suggestions in the $200-$250 range would be great, especially ones aimed at outdoors'y activities.

 

[vi edit]

Bump for the night crew.

Dick's has this setup for $169. Considering that the software alone goes for $100, it seems like a decent buy. Includes an instructional video too, which is good for my Dad.

http://www.dickssportinggoods.com/produ...parentPage=search&searchId=18306265921

I might be able to track down a coupon or two to drop that even lower.

 

[RossMAN]

Does Dick's have any coupons?

 

[vi edit]

Originally posted by: RossMAN
Does Dick's have any coupons?

Yeh, but it looks like they pretty much exclude *EVERYTHING* including Garmin. Boooo!

 

[RossMAN]

Originally posted by: vi_edit

Originally posted by: RossMAN
Does Dick's have any coupons?

Yeh, but it looks like they pretty much exclude *EVERYTHING* including Garmin. Boooo!

We LOVE our Garmin c320 auto GPS. I'm glad I chose it over the i5 which stores all the maps internally and lacks a touchscreen.

 

[huberm]

I just got This for only $90 for geocaching. PM me in a week or so and I'll let you know what I think of it, though lots of geocaching forums recommend this model and its cheap.

 

[mercanucaribe]

Wtf is a speedgoat??

 

[mercanucaribe]

Get one that can do street routing. Magellan Explorist maybe.

 

[vi edit]

Originally posted by: mercanucaribe
Wtf is a speedgoat??

Speedgoat = antelope.

I'm checking some prices and that Garmin eTrex Legend bundle for $170 at Dick's seems like a really good deal.

I'll probably grab it since it's heavily discounted this week. If something better comes along I can always return it.

 

[SoftwareEng]

Garmin 60cx.
Tons of reviews on Amazon and everywhere online.

 

[vi edit]

Originally posted by: SoftwareEng
Garmin 60cx.
Tons of reviews on Amazon and everywhere online.

Considerably more than I'm interested in spending. Looks to be $350'ish.

 

[Dirigible]

Originally posted by: vi_edit

Originally posted by: SoftwareEng
Garmin 60cx.
Tons of reviews on Amazon and everywhere online.

Considerably more than I'm interested in spending. Looks to be $350'ish.

Yup. Great unit (I've got the 60csx) that I use for everything - mountain biking, car navigation, etc. - but pricier than your range.

That etrex legend may do the job. It doesn't have much by way of streets, and doesn't do car nav, but then he doesn't need streets as he'd be in the wilderness. It'll show where he's gone, help him not get lost, show some trails (not nearly all trails), etc.

Just be aware of that unit's limitations and whether it'll do what you want it to.

 

[The Stigenator]

the etrex legend is a good unit.. i love it. You can try going for the next higher model which is the vista i tihnk. Its got an onboard compass which is handy when you cant get a GPS signal.

 

[vi edit]

I can get a Garmin 60c(not cx) bundle for around $379, and I think there's a $30 rebate on top of it. But that's just really starting to get expensive.

Besides the color screen, is there really a night and day difference in functionality for the extra $200?

http://www.dickssportinggoods.com/produ...parentPage=search&searchId=19318457452

 

[vi edit]

I ended up grabbing a VistaCX bundle for $199 after $50 rebate @ Dick's. Includes the unit, 64MB SD card, the Topo mapping software, carrying case, car adapter, and USB cables. Plus I got a $20 gift card for spending over $200. I nabbed a 1 gig SD card from Office Max for $13 to toss in there.

I'm happy with the deal

http://www.amazon.com/Garmin-eTrex-Vist...ref=br_fq_k_hmmm_1/002-6901442-6474465

 

[akubi]

Originally posted by: RossMAN

Originally posted by: vi_edit

Originally posted by: RossMAN
Does Dick's have any coupons?

Yeh, but it looks like they pretty much exclude *EVERYTHING* including Garmin. Boooo!

We LOVE our Garmin c320 auto GPS. I'm glad I chose it over the i5 which stores all the maps internally and lacks a touchscreen.

ya i got one of these too. pretty nice, and there's usually a hot deal on it.