Thread: Good On-the-Trail GPS receiver

The 78s have a big body, is heavier but floats. It is indicated for nautical use, although it can also be used on trails, roads .. The 62 Series devices are good, but too big and bulky for my liking. It has the advantage of having connection to external antenna, which improves the precision effectively, according to an acquaintance who works with topography and employs sophisticated GPS equipment in your business (and the 62 is not one of them, lol). Particularly I prefer the Etrex 30 of the 3 mentioned: it is small, lightweight, accurate, supports the Russian GLONASS constellation of satellites that improves tuning in dense forests and canyons and has a very important advantage: a better battery duration between handhelds Garmin (25 hours), ideal for long periods away from civilization.
If you really want the best of both worlds and not be too concerned with money, wait to purchase the Oregon 650 (from $480) which should reach U.S. stores in early April