Best GPSr for Geocaching at this time?

I got a "coupon" for a GPS for Christmas from my parents. I can pick out the one that I want, as long as it isn't extremely expensive. I have looked on a varity of websites but most of them are from a year or two ago and I don't find that very reliable in a field that advances so quickly. We already have a car GPS so this one doesnt need to be good at that at all, and I'd like all of the useful perks such as electronic compass and topographic maps (if possible). Thanks in advanced for any good answers!|||The Garmin 60 CSx is the favorite of many experienced geocachers. It's got all the features you desire and a few other neat tricks to boot. I've used one for years, and still use it, but I am also currently experimenting with a DeLorme PN-40. It shows promise and has some neat features, but to me it lacks the "polish" of the 60 CSx.|||You are right in pointing out that a car GPS and a good Geocaching GPS are not the same. The car one works based on street names, and the Geocaching one works based on coordinates and waypoints.





Here's my advice. Stick with either Garmin or Magellan brand. The others are either too cheap and unreliable or overpriced. Within these two brands, just shop for as many features as you can get for your budget. You might look especially at the Garmin eTrex series for an easy to follow progression of what you get for the money from low end to high end.





All of the GPS receivers made by this company will come preloaded with base maps, and you'll be able to add on new maps if you feel you need updates or additional parts of the world.|||Great info from the other answers posted here. Remember the Geocaching.com site only supports Gamin units for there send to my GPSr function. If you'd like the functionality of the car unit (Street directions) and the ability to geocache (Lat/Lng) I would say the best price point is the Garmin 60CSx. Garmin has newer units like the Colorado and such but the 60CSx is the defacto standard for caching. It will come loaded with most major highways, and you can upgrade to add topo or street maps (with hotels, rest, gas, etc). For caching this is great, you can choose to route via road, then when you get close to the cache, switch to route off road (as the crow flys). Good Luck!|||I agree with the above post. Garmin is the brand to get for the compatability issues stated above. I own a Magellan and get by fine, but I have to manually enter allot more stuff.