Garmin Geko 301

Pros: Size, electronic compass, uses standard AAA batteries, remembers waypoints when replacing batteries

Cons: Doesn't lock onto satellites as fast as I'd like (but none do)

The Bottom Line: Small, basic unit without map capability that gets the job done. Takes some time to get the most out of it but definitely useful.

Review: I use this site all the time so I thought it was time to become a contributor. Here is my first attempt. I have provided some background information because it is information I would have found useful if I knew it before my purchase. I became ...

Pros: Highly recommended for hiking and backpacking.

Cons: I need my glasses to read the display.

Review: I bought this little GPS because it was small and had a built-in compass. I had been using a Magellan GPS (the brown one) but liked the 301's compact size. I always put my waypoints into the gps with a computer so I didn't need a detailed display. The ...