If you're in Europe and trying to get an expensive Garmin for less money, buy it in the USA mail order and shipped to an American address (of a friend?) who is coming over and will carry it for you. Or you bring one back if visiting the USA. You should, of course, declare this item with Customs when you arrive.  .
I did this a few years back and got my 60csx half price (when the ex rate was 2 to 1 usd to gbp). Currently it's 1.6something to 1, so still not bad). Bought it via AmazonUSA who will post to an address different from the card holder's.
I'd suggest an outdoor/ backpacking unit like the 60csx or the newer 62: as suggested they are also rugged and water resistant.
You would need a mount/cradle (v. cheap from RAM, rather than the Touratech equivalent) and the maps themselves. These can free from OSM for example, or acquired on the internet.
HTH
Chris
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