Is Garmin 72 good for bush?

[ljbade]

I am interested in a GPS for tramping.

Many people reccomend the 12XL, but it is very expensive and heavy looking at the specifications.

I have used a tramping mate's etrex but it is somewhat useless in the bush, escpecially in valleys. Though it is ok if you stop for a bit and hold it out looking at the skytrack to find a sweet spot.

The 72 looks similar to the etrex, but has a quad helix aerial rather than a patch.

Will this make much of a difference in the bush?

It doesn't take an aerial but I don't mind that.

Also any problems with its ease of use, durability etc.?

[tgsnoopy]

The quad helix is a much better aerial than the patch antenna in the 12XL, sounds like it should be ok in the bush.