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While the following models may be discontinued, it is still quite possible to use them for today's geocaching.  
 
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Revision as of 19:04, 22 April 2020

The manufacturer's website Garmin.

Garmin make several ranges of GPS receiver.

The eTrex range is arguably the most popular. A comparison chart of the models can be found Johnny Appleseed's Comparison Chart.

Garmin tips and tricks

Projection

Garmin home repair

Garmin symbols can be changed for many models. Instructions can be found here - Geocaching Symbols on a Garmin GPSr

Garmin Models

Discontinued Models

While the following models may be discontinued, it is still quite possible to use them for today's geocaching.

A geocacher uses an eTrex 10 to find the cache.


Current Models

(add more if you want)

Software

MapSource is Garmin's primary mapping software base platform. They have introduced new mapping visulisation/management software called Basecamp

Maps

There are many free maps available for Garmin GPSrs through Open Mapping Projects