Garmin GPS Choice

[greatbasin]

I know there's history on these models and they are both good units...which one would you get.

The 450T for $279.00 or the GPSmap 62s for $369.00?

Is the 62s worth the extra $90.00? Thanks.


GB

 

[jryoung]

Been looking a lot lately and I think both are good choices.

My REI spring sale catalog showed up the other day (sale starts tomorrow), they have the 62s Kit (24k topo, carabiner, USB) on sale for $349 down from $469. I think I'm going to pull the trigger.

Here's a link, not on sale yet, but tomorrow the price should be updated. I like the idea of 24k topo as opposed to the standard 100k.
http://www.rei.com/product/828798/garmin-gpsmap-62s-gps-bundle

 

[Corax]

I have the 62s, and the etrex 20. Both are good, the 62s is bigger but more user-friendly. Watch the 24K topo - this is a download for the region of your choice, which, depending on the region, is typically 2 states.

 

[ERSS]

Corax, I am in the middle of making the decision between the 62S and etrex 20. Since you have both, what does the 62s do that the Etrex 20 will not? Is it just a little bigger screen and better antenna?

Thanks