seems to do fine at cache location under trees and near buildings. I got a new etrex Legend H series about 3 weeks ago. The newer 'H' models would be much better. Search, the compass question has been debated many times. I don't see myself using the altimeter at all, but is the electronic compass something I should be thinking about? It amounts to a $20 difference in price from what I've seen.Īlso does anyone think it's worth holding out for a first GPS for the new Magellans? I understand that the only real difference between the two models in the electronic compass and barometric altimeter.