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I am thinking of buying a GPS receiver. I want to use it to aid in finding groovy new small crags. I will be out only for day hikes and I think need only basic features?

 

What price should I expect to pay for a reasonable device?

Any recommendations?

 

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If you want something new, look at the Garmin Geko 101 or 201. Small, simple and waterproof. If you don't mind some older and bulkier technology, look around for a used Garmin GPS12.

 

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Garmin says their WAAS (Wide Area Augmentation System) capable units are accurate to within 3 meters, and those without WAAS are accurate to within 15 meters.

 

All external factors being equal, I doubt there would be much difference in accuracy between the different manufacturers.

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Peter_Puget said:

Any thoughts on not getting a strong signal while under trees? I have read some reviews suggesting that this is a problem.

 

Thanks for the replies

 

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better take a chainsaw to cut down some trees for a better signal!

 

even the good ones have a hard time under the forest canopy

but the crags in there will be all mossy and dirt-ay anyways.

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