EMS is giving folks $20 off for every $100 they spend through January 31. That means $60 off their $399.95 price on the popular GPSMAP 62s, or $80 if you add in something else like the $10 bike mount (it says it’s for the Colorado but it fits the 62s too).

Here’s a snippet from GPS Tracklog’s Garmin GPSMAP 62s review:

It’s finally here… The Garmin GPSMAP 62s brings a long-awaited update to the fabled and much-loved GPSMAP 60CSx, which has reigned supreme as the gold standard handheld GPS for more than four years. During that time, Garmin experimented with new interfaces, first with the Colorado series, and later with the Oregon and Dakota lines. These have been fine-tuned through many software updates, adding things like paperless geocaching and the ability to add custom maps and aerial imagery.

More:

• Compare at Amazon
• Garmin handheld GPS comparison chart

Here’s a snippet from GPS Tracklog’s Garmin Oregon 550 review:

The Garmin Oregon 550 is one of Garmin’s top of the line touchscreen handheld units. It comes equipped with a 3.2 megapixel, 4x zoom, geotagging camera and tri-axial compass. Also included in the package is a battery charger and two AA NiMH batteries.

More info:

• Compare at Amazon
• Garmin handheld GPS comparison chart

Amazon has the Garmin Oregon 450 handheld GPS on sale for $253.00 with free shipping. While not quite as good as Black Friday pricing, it’s probably the best deal out there on this model right now.

I called the 450 “the best Oregon yet” in my review on GPS Tracklog. Here’s a snippet from it:

The Garmin Oregon 450 is one of the newest members of the touchscreen Oregon family, featuring the latest improvements such as better visibility, a tri-axial compass, custom dashboards, advanced track navigation features and the ability to load custom maps and BirdsEye aerial imagery.

There’s no formal expiration date, so we don’t know how long the deal will last. If you see that it’s gone, please drop a comment below.

More info:

• Garmin handheld GPS comparison chart

GPS City has the touchscreen Garmin Dakota 20 on sale for $189.99. There’s no formal expiration date, so we don’t know how long the deal will last. If you see that it’s gone, please drop a comment below.

Here’s a snippet from GPS Tracklog’s Garmin Dakota 20 review:

The Garmin Dakota 20 is a smaller version of Garmin’s successful Oregon models. It appears poised to replace the eTrex series, bringing all of the Oregon’s touch screen goodness while retaining the eTrex’s small form factor, light weight and long battery life.

More info:

• Compare at Amazon
• Handheld GPS buyers guide
• Garmin handheld GPS comparison chart

It’s back, for one day only, and with free delivery of in stock items by the 24th. Here are some of the best; the inReach, eTrex and Montana deals are particularly hot:

• DeLorme inReach for $199.96; Compare at Amazon
• Garmin eTrex 10 for $95.99; Compare at Amazon
• Garmin eTrex 30 for $239.99; review / Compare at Amazon
• Garmin GPSMAP 62s for $319.96; review / Compare at Amazon
• Garmin Montana 600 for $399.96; review / Compare at Amazon
• Garmin Montana 650t for $479.96; review / Compare at Amazon
• Garmin Oregon 450 for $279.96; review / Compare at Amazon

More info:

• Handheld GPS buyers guide
• Garmin handheld GPS comparison chart

Amazon has two handheld GPS sales going on right now:

• This one ends Sunday, December 18 still going
• While this one ends Wednesday, December 21 stil going

Now that doesn’t mean that the prices and models listed won’t change, and quantities are limited, so if you see something you want, I’d grab it. The best deals seem to be on the Garmin Oregon 550 ($359.99) and the new GPSMAP 62stc ($479.99), although the prices aren’t too bad on the Oregon 450 ($259) and the GPSMAP 62s ($299) either. There are other deals too, so check them out. Oh, and Amazon offers free delivery by the 24th with Super Saver shipping orders placed through Monday.

More info:

• Handheld GPS buyers guide
• Garmin handheld GPS comparison chart

The Garmin eTrex 30 is the top of the line model in the new eTrex series, which brings a long-awaited update to this popular line. It offers paperless geocaching, new customization options and BirdsEye aerial imagery capability.

More info:

• Handheld GPS buyers guide
• Garmin handheld GPS comparison chart

Ok folks, this one may be a fluke, but it’s worth a try. Eastern Mountain Sports (EMS) has brought back their Black Friday pricing on GPS receivers. Sort of. What they are saying is that everything is 20-30% off today, but that Garmin units are excluded. Yet if you look at their GPS page, they’ve got some great deals on Garmin units. If you want one, I’d move fast. Here are some of the best; the inReach, eTrex and Montana deals are particularly hot:

• DeLorme inReach for $199.96; Compare at Amazon
• Garmin eTrex 10 for $95.99; Compare at Amazon
• Garmin eTrex 20 for $151.99; review / Compare at Amazon
• Garmin eTrex 30 for $239.99; review / Compare at Amazon
• Garmin GPSMAP 62s for $319.96; review / Compare at Amazon
• Garmin Montana 600 for $399.96; review / Compare at Amazon
• Garmin Montana 650 for $439.96; review / Compare at Amazon
• Garmin Montana 650t for $479.96; review / Compare at Amazon
• Garmin Oregon 450 for $279.96; review / Compare at Amazon

Amazon has the Magellan eXplorist 310 Waterproof Hiking GPS on sale for $139.99. This deal should be good thru December 18.

Here’s a snippet from GPS Tracklog’s Magellan eXplorist 310 review:

The Magellan eXplorist 310 is an entry-level handheld GPS and the newest member of the eXplorist family. The 310 is based on the same hardware platform as the popular eXplorist GC and like that model, includes paperless geocaching functionality. Unlike the GC though, the 310 also offers the features of a backcountry GPS, including the ability to load and navigate tracks and routes.

More info:

• Handheld GPS buyers guide

It’s Cyber Monday and I thought I would try to consolidate things a little and point you to the best deals still standing. I’ve posted end dates where I know them , but expect many of the others to disappear tomorrow too. First of all, here are a couple of deals that cut across categories:

• ENDS MONDAY: GPS City has what is probably the best selection of deals we’ve seen this holiday season
• MONDAY & TUESDAY only: InvisibleSHIELD screen protectors for 50% off (great for handheld GPS or smartphones) as are many other Zagg products

Best GPS deals by category:

Best auto GPS deals for under $100

• TomTom EASE 3.5" GPS for $54.88 with free shipping at Walmart.com
• Garmin nuvi 50LM 5" GPS w/ Lifetime Maps for $99, shipped at Walmart.com

Best deals on other popular auto GPS models

• ENDS MONDAY: Garmin nuvi 1390LMT for $119.95 at GPS City
• TomTom VIA 1535TM 5-Inch Portable Bluetooth GPS Navigator with Lifetime Traffic & Maps for $119.99 at Amazon
• ENDS MONDAY: Garmin nuvi 1490LMT for $129.95 at GPS City
• Garmin nuvi 2350LMT 4.3-Inch Portable GPS w/ Lifetime Traffic & Map Updates $149 shipped at BuyDig.com
• Garmin nuvi 2450LM 5" GPS w/ Lifetime Maps $149.95 Free Shipping w/ coupon TRAVELUSA at Buydig.com until 11/30
• Garmin nüvi 2460LMT 5-Inch Widescreen Bluetooth Portable GPS Navigator with Lifetime Map & Traffic Updates for $199.99 at Amazon
• Garmin nüvi 3790LMT 4.3-Inch Bluetooth Portable GPS Navigator with Lifetime Map & Traffic Updates for $289.99 at Amazon

Best sport and handheld GPS deals

• ENDS MONDAY: Garmin.com sale including great deals on BirdsEye satellite imagery, the Garmin Forerunner 210 and Approach S1 golf GPS (add to cart to get sale price)
• Garmin eTrex 10 for $95.99 at EMS
• Garmin eTrex 20 for $151.99 at EMS
• DeLorme inReach (either model) for $199.96 at EMS
• ENDS MONDAY: Garmin Oregon 450 for $219.95 at GPS City
• ENDS MONDAY: Garmin Forerunner 310XT Heart Rate Monitor for $239.99 after $50 rebate (PDF)
• ENDS MONDAY: Garmin GPSMAP 62s for $269.95 at GPS City
• ENDS MONDAY: While not a handheld deal per se, there is a rare 40% off sale on TopoFusion mapping software

If you don’t see the model you’re looking for, try searching here by model name and number.