I've got an older Garmin 38. Never go hunting without it. This past fall I had to leave 2 caribou quarters in the country overnight. The next day the fog was really thick. No problem. I had marked the spot as a waypoint. Using the GPS and my compass I had no problem finding the little stand of trees (one of many in the area) where my quarters were hung.

Note I said using a GPS and a compass. You can't shoot a bearing to a distant landmark with a GPS and I personally find it easier to walk on a bearing using a compass. Always carrying a map is a good idea too, especially in terrain you are unfamiliar with. In the event your GPS dies on you it will be easier to find your way with a map and compass than with a compass alone.

Kevin Murphy