Are you an active person, who hikes, hunts, fishes, goes to unfamiliar places where it is easy to get lost? Then you need a handheld GPS.
Handheld GPS units are perfect companions when you're hiking, hunting, fishing, “geocaching”’ (Go to Geocaching.com to learn about this fun sport), and many other outdoor activities! It not only keeps you from getting lost, a handheld GPS is really fun to use. Following a path and retracing your steps. Storing a great hike so you can do it again some other day. You can use it the woods, in the car, and the boat too. Camping with the family? Geocaching is a fun family way to get the kids off the couch and away from computer games. A handheld GPS will add some extra excitement to the family experience.
Many of us looking for fun things to do closer to home “geocaching” just might be the answer. Just like the car GPS, always consider the amount of internal memory your handheld unit comes with, because it will be the limiting factor when it comes to downloading detailed maps. More memory means more maps. Less memory just means you can't load as large of an area into your GPS. A very popular outdoor activity that requires a handheld GPS unit is Geocaching. Geocaching involves finding hidden treasure "caches" by using coordinates and direction-finding techniques enhanced by your GPS. Typically a cache consists of a waterproof container hidden from normal view that contains items left by previous Geocachers who have already found the treasure. Plus there's a logbook for signing after successfully finding the cache. Geocaching is a great family activity or for the sole adventurer who gets a thrill out of the hunt for hidden treasures!
You can also use it in the car to help save gas around town, most have a mounting bracket for car, motorcycle or boat for easy viewing.
