My old GPS no longer got a reliable signal and I needed to upgrade. In looking for a new one I mostly wanted one that would allow for paper-less caching and that was easy to use. The Oregon 450t definitely fits the bill.
Downloading coordinates is easy on the geocaching website...just hit "send to GPS" and the coordinates, cache name, and size are sent to the unit. With an upgrade to the paid membership ($30/year) you can also get the full description, recent logs, the hint, and any other relevant coordinates for that cache (such as parking areas or trail heads, marked with their own unique symbols). This has made it very easy to grab the GPS and go without having to print out or keep track of printed papers.
The GPS doesn't come with a manual but one can be downloaded from the Garmin website. So far I have not looked at it and have been able to figure things out just fine. There doesn't seem to be a lot of bounce under heavy tree cover and the touchscreen is a nice feature. One thing I have noticed is that the batteries don't seem to last too long (maybe 8 hours) but that could be my older rechargeables and not the unit.
All in all a great GPS for paper-less caching and I highly recommend it to those looking to upgrade.Get more detail about Garmin Oregon 450t Handheld GPS Navigator.
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