DeLorme Earthmate PN-40 SE
The DeLorme PN-40 is a hand-held GPS receiver that has 7.5GB of internal Flash memory and supports high-capacity SD cards up to 32GB. The SiRFstar III signal processor makes it a fast and accurate GPS receiver that supports paperless geocaching well, with the ability to store up to 1,000 waypoints in the internal memory. This device has a shorter battery life, and its slightly smaller screen than comparable hand-helds isn't a touch screen. The PN-40 comes with topographic and street maps of the entire United States. DeLorme also offers a subscription to its library, which gives access to all USGS Quads, NOAA nautical charts and high-resolution color aerial imagery that will layer with the existing topographical and street maps.
Garmin Colorado 400t
The Garmin Colorado 400t is a hand-held paperless geocaching receiver with a built-in world-wide base map and a pre-loaded United States topographic street map included. The Colorado supports Geocaching.com's GPX files, so they can be downloaded directly to the receiver.
The model also has an SD card slot that can be used to add map data instantly to the receiver by purchasing compatible maps. The Colorado can also connect wirelessly to other Colorados, enabling users to share waypoints, routes and geocaches wirelessly with each other instantly. Then after the adventure, Garmin makes it easy to share the explorations through Garmin Connect, a website that allows you to review your trip using Google Earth and share your experiences through Twitter and Facebook.
Lowrance Endura Out&Back
The Endura GPS receiver family was built for the outdoor adventurer who needs Internet compatibility. Paperless geocaching is fully supported through Lowrance's on-board mapping and the ability to download, use and create GPX files. As you find a geocache with the Out&Back, you can write field notes into the receiver. After the trip, you can sync the receiver and the stored notes with Geocaching.com. The receiver includes a micro-SD card slot for regional mapping upgrades, which are available through Lowrance.
Article Written By Eric Duncan
Eric Duncan is a military veteran and a professional in the safety, travel and aviation industries. Duncan has been writing since 2002 for magazines, newspapers, local business literature and on such websites as Singletraks.com. He has earned his Bachelor of Science in professional aeronautics and his Master of Business Administration.
