Best GPS Devices - Built-In Altimeter Special Features, 300 to 500 $ Prices, Outdoor Designation

'one dynamic device'

'great new track navigation features'

'The 16 hour charge life of the Oregon 550 models is worthy of note.'

'I am rating the Oregon touch screen a good for daylight viewing and excellent for low light and nighttime use.'

'the enhanced track navigation will prove especially useful.'

'Garmin Oregon 450 handheld GPS is waterproof and rugged, so that it is robust enough to withstand the hard climatic conditions.'

'excellent quality solid GPS body'

'The 42 channel GPS receiver is WAAS enabled for greater accuracy.'

'rugged casing'

'handheld device'

'Other than that, it still uses a quad-helix high-sensitivity antenna, supports wireless sharing with other compatible Garmin units, and locks onto satellite paths to avoid dropping reception even in heavy cover.'

'Hikers and campers will be able to find trails and clearings for campsites, geocachers can glean information about terrain in their target areas, and hunters can scout places for standards.'