GPS - Garmin

Knowing where you are and how to get to the next destination is crutial while traveling on the trail. Tracking your way in and out is key to getting home safe.

Garmin is known for their great GPS devices. This Garmin GPS TOPO unit has just the right features for outdoor travel.

You can count on knowing your current location and set out for any destination with confidence. You can view maps, set way points, send emergency texts, connect to your smart phone, update maps, and more.

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We first saw the Garmin GPS unit in action during a 4-wheeler trip. We were exploring new territory in a forested region and got pretty turned around. We had maps and compasses but until we checked in on the digital GPS we were pretty lost. The Garmin showed us exactly where we were, where we had been, and it was easy to find where we needed to go.

Rugged, full-featured handheld GPS features:

2.6" sunlight-readable color screen
High-sensitivity GPS and GLONASS receiver with quad helix antenna
8 GB of internal memory and a microSD card slot
250,000 preloaded caches for paperless caching from Geocaching.com
Preloaded TOPO U.S. 100K maps plus a 1-year BirdsEye Satellite Imagery subscription
3-axis compass with barometric altimeter
Wireless connectivity via Bluetooth technology or ANT+

What We Like

GPS - you can accurately determine where you are
TOPO Maps - download up-to-date topography maps for use with the GPS functions
Phone Connection - use your phone screen and functions with the GPS connectivity
Emergency Texting - you can connect via satellite and get out an emergency text
Weight - the Garmin GPS is light weight and compact

Tips and Recommendations

Find a method (solar or crank) to recharge the GPS when in the backwoods
Use it before an emergency so you know what you're doing

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