Gone are the days of using a map and compass to find your way through the woods, searching for one landmark after another to make sure you are going the right way. In comes the Garmin Etrex Vista GPS which does the job far more accurately than you could and without all the worry and stress than you might miss an important landmark or trail and get lost. Perhaps one of the easiest to use handheld GPS units it is also one of the best available, the Garmin Etrex Vista GPS does everything it is supposed and does it very well.
Because it is meant for hunters and hikers the GPS is designed to be used with one hand, making it very handy for someone that is on foot. The Garmin Etrex Vista GPS boasts a very long battery life, up to 25 hours from two AA batteries, this is very comforting because it is not very likely that you will run out of power while you are in the woods, and it is very simple to slide a couple of extra AA batteries in a pocket just in case.
The Garmin Etrex Vista GPS is a very basic unit, but do not let that fool you, it still work very good and is surprisingly accurate. Because it is basic it is easy to use even for the beginner who has never used a GPS unit before. One of the best features of this handheld unit is that it can create a visual track log or virtual breadcrumb trail of where you have been. This means you cannot get lost because you will only need to back track your trail to get back to where you started.
The Garmin Etrex Vista GPS has a compass and an altimeter to keep you informed of important information about the direction you are headed and about where you are current at. An SD slot in the GPS unit allows you to upload specific information of specific areas, such as if you have a special hunting area that you like to visit. This GPS unit is also water proof so hikers and hunters will never have to worry about it getting ruined in the rain and kayakers will not be afraid to pack this unit with them when they are out on the rivers.
If you are looking to buy a starter unit that is economical and easy to use you cannot go wrong with the Garmin Etrex Vista GPS. You do not sacrifice anything in quality for the very affordable price you will get this unit for.