Magellan eXplorist GC Waterproof Geocaching GPS

My question is, if it doesn't work for streets, how will it work for camping? Will I be able to use it anywhere but the back country? Should I invest in a better one, or get this one just for camping? Would a normal one work for the back country too??

A: Although Magellan makes many good GPS units Garmin is by far the best in technology and for the same money. I went through the same dilemma you did when I first purchased a handheld. My suggestion is the Garmin GPSMAP 76CSX. It has everything you seem

Magellan eXplorist Pro 10 Handheld GPS released | Ubergizmo

With an accuracy of 3-5 meters that can be enhanced with a supported Bluetooth GPS receiver to increase the accuracy to 1-3 meters, you can be sure that this device good enough to collect the data you need. Called the eXplorist Pro 10, this rugged, lightweight, waterproof and Bluetooth-enabled handheld GPS device has been designed to enable users to easily map out large amounts of data in a minimal amount of time. The device lasts for 15 hours on 2 standard AA batteries, so it’s simple enough to keep juiced up – just bring batteries with you. Its rugged IPX-7 waterproof casing ensures that it can survive most conditions while you travel the world mapping out data. It features a 3″ WQVGA transreflective color touchscreen, a 533MHz processor, 128MB of RAM, and 4GB of onboard storage, expandable through a microSD card slot (up to 32GB). It even comes with a 3....

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