GPS Suggestions?

[MW740]

I am looking for a GPS that I can use in the car for road trips, and use it in the woods for hunting and hiking. I don't need anything with a bunch of extra features, just a basic model that will get me from one place to another. I would like the unit to be water resistant in case I ever get stuck in a rainstorm on an outdoor adventure.

 

[Ed Gordon]

I recommend buying Garmin brand. I have an eTrex Vista, but any of the eTrex series look like they would work for you. These are water proof, fairly small and are available from a basic model to in between up to full featured. You can read about them here:

http://gpsworldsupply.com/gps_world_supply.php

An informative site with reveiws and more GPS info. than most people would want to read:

http://gpsinformation.net/

A good model geared more for driving is the emap. It is being discontinued but is a good value and basically is what the name implies, and Electronic Map.

 

[JDMSMBACPA]

I second the http://gpsinformation.net/ link. Great site!

I bought a GPS at the end of last year, but my priority was hiking. It came down to the Garmin Map 76 and the Magellan Meridian Platinum. I went with the Meridian Platinum because it was cheaper and got better reviews. If I recall correctly, I think Garmin has better maps or is compatible with better maps (Garmin uses USGS 1:24,000 while Magellan uses USGS 1:100,000 topographical maps).

 

[bj70_guy]

I'm in the same boat right now - looking for a good gps for 4 wheeling and hiking. For me the ability to take an external antenna is very important - it has made me rule out the magellans. I'm leaning towards a Garmin from the GPS76 series. Just need to decide how much I can justify spending - something I'm pretty good at!

 

[mwelch8404]

I settled on the Magellan 315 after lots of serious research and shopping.

I does NOT contain maps.

I chose this model as the best bang for the buck.

ALthough I use it on the road, the receiver was really purchased for wilderness and trail type use, and does this VERY well.

The 315 is a good enough receiver that it will get signals in most buildings, under heavy foliage, in the canyons around here, etc.

I have some friends that have the tiny Garmins, and have had them report reception problems in forests that were'nt particualrly heavily foiliated.

 

[ArchAngel]

This last Christmas I picked up a Magellan Meridan Platinum. My GF and I have used it a lot this summer and have been very pleased with its performance. It seems to get great reception and I have not found a need for any other antenna source for it. The ability to add maps via the SD memory cards is a nice touch also. As stated by an earlier poster. I got mine after reading lots of reviews and price checking. It maybe a little fancier than you want, but there are less costly Meridians to choose from also. Good luck and check out reviews to get extra aid also.