Handheld Garmin GPS For Hiking Hunting And More

It's only been a short time ago that hikers were using compasses and topographic maps to
navigate their way along their hiking journey. These tools have been used for decades
and still have their place even today, but a couple of disadvantages of these tools are one,
it gives you more things you have to keep track of and two, topo maps can be a bit
cumbersome.

A Garmin hiking GPS gives you the compass, the topographic maps and more in one palm size device. Lets take a look at the Garmin eTrex waterproof hiking GPS.

The eTrex hiking GPS is a more economical version of the higher end Garmin hiking GPS devices. This device is designed just for hiking, biking, and camping. It is one of the easiest-to-use GPS device you can find.

This device has over 200 customer reviews on Amazon and has an average rating of four stars. Here is what some folks who bought the eTrex hiking GPS had to say about it.

Buyer #1
"I recently bought an E-Trex primarily because of the low cost of the unit. I am very satisfied with my purchase. I am surprised how rugged it feels and it appears to have a little more knock-ability than some other handheld GPS units I have used. I would have preferred a GPS with cross track error capability because I am also a recreational pilot, however the latest software revision (1.07) does show your position relative to the track line between two current waypoints on the map screen and this can be used to correct cross track error."

Buyer #2
"I purchased a refurbished model of the Garmin eTrex Handheld. I received it within the stated shipping period and in excellent condition. Upon opening the package, I thought there may have been a mistake. The shipped unit looked brand new. No blemishes or scratches anywhere.
Works and tested flawlessly when tested next to my Cuda 250. I purchased the handheld to be a backup for when I used a different kayak or travel to another island."

Buyer #3
"This little gps has everything you need for geocaching if you are as technically challenged as I am. We have located over a dozen caches and the gps was right on. For the price it is great."

People seem to like this handheld Garmin GPS.

There is no doubt that one of the main attractions of the handheld Garmin GPS devices is their portability. With a portable Garmin GPS you can literally operate it with one hand. Ease of use is but one reason to purchase a Garmin GPS handheld. The fact that it's a Garmin you know you are also buying quality.

Lets look at the Garmin 60CSx handheld GPS Navigator.

The Garmin 60CSx GPS Navigator has an average rating of four and a half stars on Amazon with almost 600 costumer reviews. Not too bad. This little GPS features a highly accurate, high-sensitivity GPS receiver that can track positions even in tree cover and canyons. A bright, sunlight-readable color TFT display and an included 64 MB microSD card for storage of optional map detail. All of that is on top of the integrated barometric altimeter and electronic compass.

Customers are loving this little device. Here is what a few of them had to say.

Buyer #1
"I looked over about 10 different GPs units but kept coming back to this one. When Amazon had a two hour special at $170 I jumped on this.

The rocker bar makes working through the clunky Garmin software easier to navigate. One problem I had with the smaller units was the need to scroll up and down with a single set of buttons to work through the menus. This unit may be slightly larger but the color screen makes it worth it. I have no problem seeing it in the bright Texas sunlight. The battery life seems fine with the advertised 20 hour per charge about right.

The only knock I have is the Garmin software. It is far from intuitive. Plan on spending some time with the manual before heading out. Otherwise, I highly recommend it."

Buyer #2
"My husband purchased this to replace another, older hand held GPS that he uses in his environmental work, in the field. Quality is superb. It even picks up satellites inside the house."

Buyer #3
"I have a friend that bought one and he is always talking how resistant and good this item has worked for him.
I started mountain biking a couple of months ago and I have been looking around and this was my final decision.
I don't regret it, it has more than I was expecting.
You do need some time to understand its functions, locally I had my friend to give me some tips.
When I received it I noticed it used batteries, little worried of how much time they were going to last, no worries biked around for more than 3 hours and not even one line moved."

Buyer #4
"The Garmin 60csx wins hands down in almost every outdoor situation I've been in. On or off road, the unit holds a steady lock whether navigating through dense concrete jungles or under the thickest forest canopy. The solid build of the 60csx is very reassuring - it doesn't squeak nor feel flimsy compared to the newer Garmin 62 series. I will bring this 60csx anywhere, anytime!"

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