New to GPS handheld - - Need advice

[dy_lon]

Hello,

I am searching for guidance/advice on selecting my first Handheld GPS unit.

Features I would like include:

Basic roadway maps, time to arrival, speed, etc.
Ability to add trail maps
Good res screen
Low cost
water proof
Good reception to signal

Thanks in advance for the help!

-Dylan

 

[argonaut]

Not sure if this fits all you needs but I noticed Garmin has redesigned their eTrex. I had luck with an earlier model 5 years ago. Noticed this one because I am in the market for a simple model.

http://sites.garmin.com/etrex/

 

[dare2go]

Garmin would probably be THE choice (despite their steep prices), because of availability of third-party free maps and waypoints. The CSx 60 is probably the most popular model to fit your requirements, and you might find a good secondhand one on the Bay... From our experience it's a very sturdy and reliable unit (traveled over 3 years with it).

 

[dy_lon]

Not sure if this fits all you needs but I noticed Garmin has redesigned their eTrex. I had luck with an earlier model 5 years ago. Noticed this one because I am in the market for a simple model.

http://sites.garmin.com/etrex/

Garmin would probably be THE choice (despite their steep prices), because of availability of third-party free maps and waypoints. The CSx 60 is probably the most popular model to fit your requirements, and you might find a good secondhand one on the Bay... From our experience it's a very sturdy and reliable unit (traveled over 3 years with it).

Thanks for the advice! I will check these out.

-Dylan