I have a garmin etres (Yellow guy), it works well for my usage. No maps, but 500 waypoint, routes, etc. In most cases it is accurate within 5-10 meters, depends on the canopy, etc. It isn't WAAS enabled. I have heard WAAS can give you 3 meter accuracy vs 5-10. I think if i was buying new i would look at the WAAS capability, just b/c it seems to be the way of the future. I have been looking at the Garmin rino, it is a GPS and Radio combined, it has more features and WAAS. The Rino 110 costs about 170 and if your pal uses FRS it will be one item vs. 2.

I would have no problem recommending a Garmin, as out party has 4 in total, 2 - etrex, Vista and GPS12...all have worked well with no issues...none are WAAS. We all carry Motorola Talkabouts as well, thus why I think the rino is something to look at. Also if you have 2(or more) rino's you can send via GPS to the other(s) your location..up to 2 miles!