Jason, I have an eTrex by Garmin. It was the cheapest one I could get at $100.00. No bells and whistles, but it works and is fairly simple to use. I carry a compass also, started using one when I was 10. I am better with the compass, but am learning to use the GPS. And I have to admit, I am not using as much trail marker tape as I used to, but I still carry too much of that to. But it sounds like you are ready to go, I start tomorrow morning. Been a very ruff summer, so I have very little scouting done. We will see if I can still fly by the seat of my pants. Good luck Jason, kill a whopper!
Gregg