Originally Posted by
contango
I like Garmin's GPSMap 60CSx, which is sturdy and doesn't have a touch screen so you can read it in just about any light. It's waterproof (when mine gets muddy I wash it under the tap) and a decent set of AA batteries will last all day and then some. It's an old unit now (replaced by the 62 series) so you can get them fairly cheaply (probably about $200 for a new one, less for a used one).
Yup yup. The firmware is almost identical to the Etrex units but with a larger screen and unit. The buttons are all below the screen on the 60 series. Around 200 bucks on amazon for a brand new one.