I am an professional navigator with a map & compass however neither is as effective or as straightforward because the eTrex. I highly advocate the Gramin eTrex as a basic navigational aide. it is also a good starter for learning regarding GPS systems. It will everything it's meant to and will it alright.
Garmin nüvi 295W 3.5-Inch Widescreen Wi-Fi Portable GPS Navigator
Nothing fancy regarding this unit -- aside from the remarkably straightforward to use interface. Its impractical to try to to higher during this worth vary. The Garmin eTrex GPS works well (superbly well) for the ocean kayaker. It's waterproof. you'll be able to pre-plot a destination if you recognize the coordinates. you merely utilize the "go to" feature and therefore the eTrex points the means. Like most up-to-date hand-held units, the eTrex generates its own map of your movements as a visible tracklog or 'breadcrumb trail'. For retracing your steps ('Trackback' mode) you may see all the detail you may ever want.