I’m sure this question has been asked before but I couldn’t find it in the archives. I’m looking for a relatively cheap but reliable GPS to take with me on my paddling trips. I don’t need all of the fancy mapping features. I just want to know how far I’ve gone and how to get back. Any suggestions???
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I have the Garmin Foretrex 201 which is a wrist mount. I like it alot and have had no problems with it.
Check out the Garmin little yellow Etrex
that is probably the best and cheapest starter one for you.
I used mine for a long time and still have it even though I upgraded to the Map -76
cheers,
JackL
I second the yellow Garmin Etrex
that JackL suggested. I have one and love it - reliable, accurate, sturdy (I’ve dropped mine a lot in the water and on land), and very easy to use.
Kathy
Make sure its the Yellow ‘H’ version
The current yellow eTrex is the ‘H’ - or high sensitivity version. The high sensitivity chipset provides an amazingly improved reception when under foliage, heavy clouds, or with a more limited view of the sky (trees or ground blocking one side).
Don’t be fooled by someone selling an older yellow non-H version at lower cost. The H is worth it!
Agreed
Etrex Venture HC (The ‘new’ little yellow unit).
That’s what I have and I love it. It’s small, handles some mapping features and is cheap.
One word of caution, despite what Garmin may say, this unit is NOT waterproof! Bag it.