Best GPS for under 200$ ( opinions please)

[Covey]

I know everybody has an opinion, so I'm gonna take the best overall average. Help me out here guy's and gal's! Thanks' in advance, Jason

[the elf]

I now use the---BUSHNELL  BACKTRACK.very simple to use---3 marker points--uses AAA batteries--
available just about anywhere.Can be adjusted for English  or metric. Good reception in all the places I have wandered. Now I just park my truck--mark my spot--and take off with no worries of not finding my way back---and still have 2 more markers to pinpoint other items of interest.Backlit-and shuts itself off if I forget.Keeps marked spots in memory until I change them.---Very simple to use and UNDER
$ 100.00.More complicated models arrived later--
but I don't see a need for them for me.

[the elf]

Forgot to add that I can usually get about 10 Feet of my marked spot----or can see it first.

[joe skipp]

Garmin Etrex for $99....easy, compact and accurate.

[ishoot4thrills]

You can't go wrong as long as you get a Garmin. I use the Geko model. It's discontinued now but it is the smallest I have seen that still has all the features you need. It stows away nicely in a small fanny pack. Look for it on the big auction site for under a hundred bucks. It's smaller than the Etrex, which is still a good buy as well.

[bawana bowman]

Garmin Etrex Vista HCX, Does what most of the more expensive ones will do. Is smaller in size and easy to use. Will also operate with 24k Topo maps and street and road maps. I use mine in the field on water and on the road. Not as fast to use on the road as a car GPS but works as well once you have it set for your destination.
Works great in the field.

[ronp]

Good post.  I am looking for my first GPS as well.  And I can't afford much...

[iawoody2]

Originally posted by joe skipp:
Garmin Etrex for $99....easy, compact and accurate.

X2, I have been using this one for sevaral years.

[Bill Kissner]

If you look around you can find the Garmin 60csx for less than $200. It is one of the very best.

[ti-guy]

Garmin etrex legend. Can't go wrong.

[metsastaja]

I think you can find the garmin 60csx for about 200.00.  It is the best of the line for outdoor work.  


Combine it with their 24K Topo maps and you are in great shape.

[ALwoodsman]

Garmin Etrex

[gregk]

Originally posted by ti-guy:
Garmin etrex legend. Can't go wrong.

I use the garmin etrex legend, it is extremly easy to use and accurate. I spent another $100 and got the topographic map and it was worth every penny. A really nice, easy to use unit.

[Davesea]

If you will be using it in the woods, highly recommend the Garmin GPS 60CSx.  I can't believe they are $200 now.  They have an highly sensitive antenna for locking in the satellites in heavy cover.  Etrex won't get the lock where the 60CSx will.

[Steve Kendrot]

The 60csx for 200 will be about the best buy you can get. This model is known for it's accuracy. They arent all the same in that department.

If you get a Garmin you can download this handy program for free and it will save points and tracks to google earth and other GIS programs. It will also allow you to create points and lines in google earth and upload them to the GPS.

http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/mis/gis/tools/arcview/extensions/DNRGarmin/DNRGarmin.html

It's easier to use than many of the other programs, works with many other mapping software programs and is FREE!  Developed by the MN dept of natural resources GIS team.

[Earl Jeff]

Garmin Etrex for $99....easy, compact and accurate.

[Whip]

Another vote for the Garmin 60csx.  What an incredible unit for $200.  Amazing features, great graphics, and most importantly, is very user friendly.  Most of what you need to do is intuitive - you can figure it out without the need to pull out the manual constantly.

[FerretWYO]

Originally posted by Whip:
Another vote for the Garmin 60csx.  What an incredible unit for $200.  Amazing features, great graphics, and most importantly, is very user friendly.  Most of what you need to do is intuitive - you can figure it out without the need to pull out the manual constantly.

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[LV2HUNT]

eTrex Summit HC - Listen to Steve's advice as he showed me that program and it is invaluable

[Covey]

I new you guy's would come through, Thanks' a bunch! I check on the 60csx! Jason