Handheld GPS Unit For GeoCaching
I'm looking for advice or input about a handheld GPS unit to be used for basic geocaching. I guess I'd like to stay under $150.00 if possible. Any advice? WoodGlue
Forum Discussion
realter wrote:
Can somebody explain the excitement of this hobby? To me it seems you have a machine that takes you directly to the cache. I just don't see the fun in it.
As others have said, it takes you to the general area of the cache, you still have to look for it.
For me, the fun part is planning a hunt somewhere I haven't been before. It's a great excuse for me to take my daughter out and see different things.
If you've tried it and didn't enjoy it, great, it's not for you, but if you like the outdoors, give it a try, you might actually enjoy it.
It's a hobby, and just like any hobby, there are people who love it and people who don't. For me, I don't understand the fascination with model trains. I've tried getting into it, but it just wasn't my cup of tea.
To the OP, I too have the Garmin Oregon 450. It's a great GPS that does way more than I need it to. One of the things I thought I would like about it was the BirdsEye feature - you can download aerial photos from Garmin. I actually found this to be a pain, and the aerial photo quality wasn't that good compared to a smartphone.
I use both the Garmin and my smartphone. If I'm planning a hunt, I use the Garmin, if it's just a spontaneous check where I happen to be, then the smartphone.
