Garmin Oregon 400t
The Garmin Oregon 400t is "user-friendly and intuitive," according to Outside Magazine, and it rates the model as one of the best for outdoor enthusiasts. This unit is particularly useful for fishermen because of its 3-inch touch-screen keyboard that allows for easy navigation. The waterproof Garmin Oregon 400t is preloaded with inland lake and river maps that include shoreline, depth contours and port plans. The model has 850MB of memory with SD card capability, and it has a battery life of up to 16 hours. The Garmin Oregon 400t is a medium-range model that retails for $400 to $500 as of March 2010.
DeLorme Earthmate PN-40 Handheld GPS
The DeLorme Earthmate PN-40 Handheld GPS is a basic handheld GPS model with a color screen and built-in antenna. Outside Magazine calls it "the most powerful backcountry GPS." The model has 500MB of memory, and it can also accommodate SD cards up to 32GB. Weighing just over 5 ounces, the DeLorme Earthmate PN-40 Handheld GPS is waterproof and comes in an impact-resistant rubber case that has been tested in rain, heavy humidity and a range of temperatures. The GPS comes with three discs that have detailed hybrid street and topographic maps of the entire United States. The DeLorme Earthmate PN-40 Handheld GPS sells for between $200 and $300 as of March 2010.
Garmin GPSMAP 541s Combination GPS Fishfinder
The Garmin GPSMAP 541s Combination GPS Fishfinder is an option for avid anglers. It has a 5-inch bright display that shows your location anywhere in the coastal U.S., including Alaska, Hawaii and the Great Lakes. In addition, you'll have the added benefit of a 500w fish-finder that shows fish, bait or bottom down to 1,500 feet. With this model, you even have the option of running it split-screen, where your GPS mapping system is visible on half the screen and the fish-finder feature on the other side. The Garmin GPSMAP 541s Combination GPS Fishfinder retails for between $800 and $900, as of 2010.
Article Written By Ashley Talley
Ashley Talley has been a professional writer for more than 10 years, specializing in travel and health. Her work has been published in "Coastal Living" magazine, "Wrightsville Beach Magazine" and "Choice," an anthology praised by "Vanity Fair" and the "LA Times." She graduated from Brown University with honors and holds a Master of Fine Arts degree in creative writing from the University of North Carolina.
