GPS Recommendations
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I don't think there's any "Outdoor" GPS units that give you the quality for driving of something like a TomTom...none of them tend to talk to you.
I have a Garmin eTrex Vista HCX which is quite a nice compromise for 4x4 orff roading, biking (has a handlebar clamp) and sailing, and will give you turn by turn driving directions with a loud "beep". It did fall out of favour with me as even a greenlane near my house was not marked, however when MTBing in Wales last time it kinda restored my faith as every path seemed to be marked fine. It's rugged, waterproof and takes AA batteries which gives you more options than an internal battery when out in the wilds.
However it won't do OS mapping which even my mate's phone has!
I have a Garmin eTrex Vista HCX which is quite a nice compromise for 4x4 orff roading, biking (has a handlebar clamp) and sailing, and will give you turn by turn driving directions with a loud "beep". It did fall out of favour with me as even a greenlane near my house was not marked, however when MTBing in Wales last time it kinda restored my faith as every path seemed to be marked fine. It's rugged, waterproof and takes AA batteries which gives you more options than an internal battery when out in the wilds.
However it won't do OS mapping which even my mate's phone has!
The phone seems to offer a real solution to your requirements. As detailed above they can offer good OS mapping, reasonable quality GPS reception, excellent battery life and with the right software can also give turn-by-turn directions. Also great in an emergency and you'd normally carry a phone anyway.
The iPhone with GPS would give you a lot of mapping options (including live Google earth) and a lot of apps too. Only downside is they're not particularly rugged.
The iPhone with GPS would give you a lot of mapping options (including live Google earth) and a lot of apps too. Only downside is they're not particularly rugged.
mikee boy said:
The phone seems to offer a real solution to your requirements. As detailed above they can offer good OS mapping, reasonable quality GPS reception, excellent battery life and with the right software can also give turn-by-turn directions. Also great in an emergency and you'd normally carry a phone anyway.
The iPhone with GPS would give you a lot of mapping options (including live Google earth) and a lot of apps too. Only downside is they're not particularly rugged.
Agree the iphone is a good contender, I use it to track my mtb routes (using the runkeeper app) but i would argue that the iphone IS tough; well sealed, scratch resistant and strong. and add a decent protective case and you're laughing. On the downside, the battery only lasts a few hours with GPS. Don;t know how that compares with tailor-made GPS systems.The iPhone with GPS would give you a lot of mapping options (including live Google earth) and a lot of apps too. Only downside is they're not particularly rugged.
It's OK for occasional car navigation and excellent for route planning using google maps incl traffic data) but doesn't do spoken turn-by-turn like tomtom
ge thee to ebay and look for a garmin gps v.
Had mine for 5 years. it will do turn by turn car nav but also all the thing you expect from a proper marine nav.
it's not the fastest or the most covered in bells and whistles, but it will do the job admirably. small, rugged, waterproof, can get bike mounts.
Buy an os mapset and you're away
Had mine for 5 years. it will do turn by turn car nav but also all the thing you expect from a proper marine nav.
it's not the fastest or the most covered in bells and whistles, but it will do the job admirably. small, rugged, waterproof, can get bike mounts.
Buy an os mapset and you're away
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