Need help with gps

[TeAra]

I am looking to find a handheld gps so I can go off road since where I want to go there are no roads...I need something where I can put in the coordinates and atleast get within a few yards of my destination...any suggestions as to which kind I should look for?

 

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[Produce Guy]

Try typing in GPS into google and go from there.

 

[GeekNJ]

There are 2 main types of GPS units - handheld ones used for hiking and auto ones geared towards driving/routing. Both can be used for each others purpose but are best used for their primary purpose.

Your initial need seems well served by an auto device. You can still enter in any coordinate (latitude/longitude) once you are "off road" and it will point you in that direction.

If you want primarily topographical maps you might be better suited with one of the handheld units you can load topo maps onto. These would normally be less feature rich for traditional driving.

My manufacturer preference is Garmin.

Now, if you have a smartphone there are options you can use that might be good enough vs getting a dedicated standalone GPS. There are options that would still work if you happen to be out of range of cell service and those solutions would be supported with maps that are downloaded to your smartphone.

Maybe some more info would help further pinpoint the best options.

David

 

[DizzyDigger]

I also lack any practical experience using a GPS unit, and have much the same
needs as TeAra. I want to be able to locate myself via GPS coordinates, and
also be able to find locations that I have the GPS coordinates for.

A key function of this unit would be the ability to give my wife the coordinates of
where I am at, and also to pinpoint areas I want to go back to for further prospecting.

Being able to backtrack my way out of an area would be a real bonus, as going
into an area and taking multiple turn-offs on 40 miles of dirt road tends to make
things a bit confusing on the way out.

I don't need a highway style one that gives directions on streets, roads, etc. as
after so many years of driving truck (before computers!) I can drive to just about any
address, in any city in the US or Canada.

A Garmin rebuilt would be find for me, but any suggestions as to a lower cost
model that will get the job done?

 

[GeekNJ]

Any handheld unit will allow you to enter in coordinates or 'bookmark' a location. Most any unit I am aware of in the last 5 years would also show your track taken while it was on so if you wanted to retrace it visually you could do so. Most/all would also provide the ability to download your route taken to a computer.

 

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[chinchilla]

I use a Garmin Etrex and I'm happy with it, this one is a weather-proof handheld device