I post this here because I am looking for a good "duck hunting" GPS, I had a magellen but after last weeks rain it got wet and now it is broken, I perfer a handheld. thanks for the advice...





I hope you did not think I was looking for spots ?!?!?

Academy sells a hand-held one for around $100. It has worked fine for me.

I use a Lowrance. I believe the model is GPS72 but I would have to double check to be certain. I use it for fishing and hunting. It is waterproof.

I have a garmin GPS76, it is a little bulky, but i like it lot. It is water-resistant (from the boat capsizing earlier this year) and shock proof (falling off the tailgate of a moving truck after getting dry from boat capsizing). zzbutler has the garmin 60c, which is a nice compact GPS with color screen and at least water resistant (see previous boat capsizing). I would look for one that allows USB connectivity, instead of serial.

I do not know about other brands, but garmin will get you on the topo and lake maps you have to buy ($100 a set).

Good question. I grabbed a hand out at REI the other day that did good job comaparing features. Here is a link that might help.
REI's GPS Finder

Has anybody used the eTrex. I know it is not top of the line but will it get you back and forth and help pinpoint loc's on a map

The eTrex is a good little unit, but not as fine as the Vista which is the same size, The vista will do it all and is USB ready, you can also get MapSource Topo and Fishing Hotspots for this unit as a package so you only have to buy it one time. Garmin provides software up dates on line at no cost. Try www.Garmin.com for info but don't buy it on line there, you can shop for better prices other places.

Meant to say thanks Team Hillbilly and Baby Arm. I am sure those other units are better but think I want to keep the price down on the first unit I buy. Sounds like the eTrex unit around $100 will do for now.

The little yellow etrek is a good unit.
I've been using mine for about 3 years
any time I go into the deep woods or
unfamiliar areas. Get out of the truck
and mark the "waypoint" and I'm set.
No maps or such but will do all the important
stuff.
Mark a "waypoint" and will point you back there
and give distance (as the crow flies).
Keep multiple waypoints for future use.
"Tracking" feature shows exact path direction taken
and actual distance traveled. Good for returning via
the same path.
GPS coordinates (handy for use with map websites)
Correct time for your location.
Sunrise/sunset time for exact location.
Speedometer

It will only give compass direction if you are
moving but it is ALWAYS a good idea to use any
GPS unit in conjunction with a good compass anyway.

For $100.00 this unit gets 2 thumbs up.

PK