What is a good GPS Unit?

[keep]

I have a Lowrance ifinder Hunt and have been pretty happy with it but there is a group of us that hunt together in either TX, CO, NM or QC that would like to get similar units. We wants similar units for safety reasons, fimiliararity (sp) and ease of use. What newer models do you guys have that you have been impressed with. I looked at the Garmin 60CSx. Does anyone know where I could read reviews?

[maglite]

I have a Lowrance ifinder Hunt and have been pretty happy with it but there is a group of us that hunt together in either TX, CO, NM or QC that would like to get similar units. We wants similar units for safety reasons, fimiliararity (sp) and ease of use. What newer models do you guys have that you have been impressed with. I looked at the Garmin 60CSx. Does anyone know where I could read reviews?

Great question KEEP! Im going to COLORADO next year ELK hunting and am looking for a GPS myself!!

[Snakelover]

Keep, I know this will sound weird, but if you want to know about GPS units, talk to geocachers. I happen to be a geocacher, myself. Here's why I say that. If you can find a camoed 35mm film canister hidden in the woods, finding a deer stand shouldn't be much of a problem problem. I have the 60CSx and I love it.

Groundspeak Forums

[texasbrad]

I have a Delorme PN-40 is a great unit. Download arial photography, topo, nautical and overlay them on top of one another. Dual processors, fast redraw and great software provided.

http://www.delorme.com/

[keep]

Keep, I know this will sound weird, but if you want to know about GPS units, talk to geocachers. I happen to be a geocacher, myself. Here's why I say that. If you can find a camoed 35mm film canister hidden in the woods, finding a deer stand shouldn't be much of a problem problem. I have the 60CSx and I love it.

Groundspeak Forums

I figured you were a goecacher and knew you be on TBH so I figured I'd ask here and you would tell me.
Seriously, what is a goecacher?

[Snakelover]

Geocaching is sort of a hide and seek game. People hide "treasures" called caches and then post the coordinates on the geocaching website. Then other people use their GPS units to go find those caches. When they find them, they sign their name to a log and then post the find on the website. Of course, those hiding try to make them hard to find by using camo duct tape, etc. Naturally, this is a much more demanding application for a GPS than hunting could ever be. I have 373 finds and have hidden 11 caches. But some geocachers have tens of thousands of finds and literally use their GPS receivers every single day. That's why I say they are a good source of information.

[SaltwaterSlick]

Here's another good site to read about all kinds of GPS stuff, especially the new ones that work with your PDA/Blackberrys....

www.gpspassion.com

I am also looking into upgrading my GPS capabilities. I have always used Magellan and I have some pretty good software from Maptech Terrain Navigator Pro, but my experience with Magellan is that they are not as compatible with other software as some of the other brands like Garmin and Lowrance... In talking with their customer service techs, they sort of have an "attitude" if you know what I mean. I may go with another Magellan, but if I can find an alternative that I like, I won't.