Please help with GPS systems!?

I am looking at some GPS systems in the Black Friday ads (TomTom XL325, Magellan Roadmate 1220 - as well as others). I mentioned these to my husband but he said he wants something he can use when he goes hunting and fishing. Do these systems have topical maps for that sort of thing? If not, which systems do? Are there any systems that have both what he wants and the road navigation I am looking for?



Thanks!Please help with GPS systems!?
Most of the road units will only get your husband to the parking lot. They do not have topographic maps, and are pretty clunky to use off-road. They are not really made to be held in your hand. The Garmin nuvi 500 series can show both road and topographic maps, but you need to find out what is preloaded on the receiver and if you need to buy more maps besides what comes with it. Handheld units can do turn-by-turn directions and be used off-road. However, these handheld units do not give spoken driving instructions. They just beep when you get to a turn. Also, they usually do not come with maps. Some of the Garmin Oregon and Colorado models come with topographic maps, but those topo maps do not give you turn-by-turn directions.