GPS with OS Maps

[shed driver]

I'm looking to see if there's any recommendations for a handheld GPS receiver that will download OS maps (1:25,000 - if possible) and also allow me to input waypoints from the OS website or import premade route files.

Needs to be waterproof (ish) and a bonus would be the ability to use foreign maps - eg Spain, Portugal etc for trekking.

I'm reasonably adept with paper maps and compass, but would like to use this as a backup as well as to examine routes taken at a later date.

Budget is about £400.

SD.

[Chuffedmonkey]

Will a mobile phone not do this? Wifi only for the map downloads and GPS for location. It shouldn't need a sim card.

[telford_mike]

Chuffedmonkey said:

Will a mobile phone not do this? Wifi only for the map downloads and GPS for location. It shouldn't need a sim card.

Yes it will. OS Mapfinder is a great app.

[shed driver]

I've got a phone with the OS maps app, looking for something a little more rugged (I know, get a case!) and with better battery life or the ability to change batteries.

SD.

[thebraketester]

shed driver said:

I've got a phone with the OS maps app, looking for something a little more rugged (I know, get a case!) and with better battery life or the ability to change batteries.

SD.

Good case and a 20,000mah battery pack.

Failing that, Garmin?

[pills]

https://www.satmap.com/

[essayer]

I was all set to recommend one of the Garmin units then realised the 1:25k OS maps are £350

[Harpoon]

essayer said:

I was all set to recommend one of the Garmin units then realised the 1:25k OS maps are £350

Ouch. ViewRanger charge £25 a year for both 1:25 and 1:50k OS Maps.

I'm also a big ViewRange fan, been using it for just over 6 years now having started on a Nokia E66. I use Buddy Beacon a lot when out riding solo.

[shed driver]

pills said:

https://www.satmap.com/

That looks like just what I want. Many thanks.

Any experience of using them or there factory refurbs?

SD.

[xstian]

I have a satmap active 10. Owned it for about 6 years now. I use it for green laning on a motorcycle. It's never let me down. Maps available for all over the world. The screen on mine is a bit small and it seems old tech now, but there are 2 newer version since I got mine. I mostly preplan routes, so does every I need of it. I will buy another when mine breaks.

[C0ffin D0dger]

Mobile phone (Android) + AlpineQuest + acquire a set of the old Memory Map .qct OS map files from somewhere ;-) (both scales available).

The maps might be a little bit dated but footpaths or mountains don't really move much.

The something like this to waterproof the phone: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Waterproof-Mpow-Watertigh...

And if you're worried about the battery going flat get a power bank.

[motco]

Talkytoaster has a cheap range of maps similar to OS maps - Garmin compatible. Google Talkytoaster