I am a Geocacher. If you have not given the sport a try, then you should get out right now and check it out. I promise there is a Geocache in your area. The hobby is fun, healthy, and with the exception of a GPS device, it is free. Speaking of GPS devices, Lowrance has just released a trio of new GPS receivers, and they are both beautiful and functional.

I have used a Garmin for years for geocaching, and recently, I have been using an iPhone. My Garmin is about to die, and I am afraid to do anything actually exciting with my iPhone 3G for fear that I will break the darn thing. The three new Lowrance GPS devices, the Lorance Outback, Lowrance Safari and Lowrance Sierra are very rugged and usable devices that can stand up to any punishment I can dish out. All three devices feature 2.7 inch touch displays that are full color, a microSD slot, and basemap set. The Safari adds to the mix a barometric altimeter, and the Sierra includes a 3D electronic compass and NAVTEQ street maps.

The three Lowrance GPS devices are due out this May (the perfect Geocache month) and will range from $229 to $550. The rugged factor and the color touch screen are definitely a temptation. I will check them out in may while I am out poking around for a Cache.

via GPSreivew