GPS

Which model of handheld GPS systems will work well in mountain and forest area?

I plan on using a GPS to navigate trails, and count my mileage on horseback. I am a trail guide for a horse pack station and our trails go through high mountains and thick trees. I don't plan on spending more than $200. I plan on using a GPS to navigate trails, and count my mileage on horseback. I am a trail guide for a horse pack station and our trails go through high mountains and thick trees. I don't plan on spending more than $200.

Public Comments

1. Consider the Magellan CrossoverGPS which was rated the #1 outdoor gear recently, this unit will allow you to use it on your horse back rides and keep track of way points and base camps and so on. The best part about the Magellan CrossoverGPS is that when you decide to transport your horse or drive your vehicles, you can use the navigation as a vehicle navigation that will offer you turn by turn navigation and pronounce street names etc. This unit is also IPX4 rated so is water resistant. You can even use this unit on a boat to keep track of your best fishing holes locations. Auto Nav 2000 Plus, Inc have these available for $199.99 which is right in your price range. To learn more about this product click on this link http://www.autonav2000.com/mall/anProdDetail.asp?ProdID=788
2. For under $200 definitely go with the Garmin HCx. You'll be wondering where you DON'T get a signal. Garmin are the best navigational systems in my opinion, and this handheld one is great for going over the mountain and through the woods, to grandmother's house you'll go! :P You can check out other customer's reviews too! http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000PDR1LS/105-3377263-4420417?ie=UTF8&tag=marartpla-20&linkCode=xm2&camp=1789&creativeASIN=B000PDR1LS
3. This one is on sale for $199.99, it's the Garmin Nuvi 350. http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000BKJZ9Q/?tag=mmbevigaotst-20