Choosing the right GPS unit

With so many GPS units out there, how does one decide which is right for their purposes? It is no easy task but I can get you started in the right direction.

First, you have to decide whether you want to use the unit for mobile or boating navigation or for geocaching and hiking.

You should then choose a GPS unit according to what you want it to do. Do you want a GPS unit that has mapping capability and will show your location on roads? You may just want a GPS unit that shows your location and helps you navigate or do geocaching via waypoints.

If the latter is the case, you can find very inexpensive handheld GPS units that will do the job for under $100. Some handheld GPS units such as the Garmin 60csx, 60cx, or the eTrex Legend cx will allow you to navigate while mapping your location on roads and also allow you to navigate off road. The Magellan eXplorist series has a full range of handheld units for both purposes. You can check them out here.

Some handheld GPS units are monochrome and other more expensive GPS units are in color. It is all in what you want or need. I cannot make the decision for you. I can only tell you that I use a Garmin 60cx for my geocaching needs and a Garmin 2820 in my car. For the best prices you can go to gatorgps.com for your mobile and handheld GPS needs.

Head on over to http://www.geocaching-waypoint.com to get more information to help you choose the right unit for you.

Geocaching-Waypoint

Log this site as a waypoint on your journey to learning about GPS & Geocaching.

If don't know what Geocaching is or you are just starting out, click on over to geocaching-waypoint.com and be sure to click on the "geocaching" link.

Be sure and submit your most burning question to me so it can be answered in the ebook I am creating on the subject of Geocaching & GPS in general.

Geocaching with Kids

This is a great sport/hobby for the whole family. The kids will want to go out and search for caches and log the finds on Geocaching.com. Check out this web page about getting the kids outside instead of them being in front of the TV playing video games.

http://www.eduscapes.com/geocaching/kids.htm

Finding treasures

This is great! I have been searching for some of the easier caches in my area. After I found the first one, I was definitely hooked. It took a little doing but I finally found it.

I was getting a little discouraged because I could not find one of the caches listed on Geocaching.com but I went on the the next. It took me two trys but I finally found it. From that point on, I started getting the feel for how these caches were hidden. Since that first find about four days ago, I have found 4 others with relative ease.

I think everyone will enjoy this new high tech adventure. Try it, I think you will find it interesting and fun.

Geocaching

Get involved in the new High Tech Hobby of Geocaching. It is a great family activity and it gets you outdoors, giving you a chance to see parts of your area or other areas you didn't even know existed.

Get started today!!!

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