[OSM-talk] best GPS for trekking

[Iván Sánchez Ortega]

El Jueves, 16 de Abril de 2009, Joe Richards escribió:
> * reasonable robustness - ie can be put in the top pocket of a backpack
> and forgotten about for a day, even if I slip over or sling my bag around 
> * excellent battery life, ideally a few days' tracking before a recharge
> (although I could carry other power sources, I'd rather not) 
> * a little feedback, not just a GPS 'brick' - e.g. a display and/or the 
> ability to enter waypoint names would be nice

I'd say "Garmin eTrex" or "Garmin Colorado" or "Magellan Explorist". Runs ~8 
hours on two AA batteries (just carry a couple of extra AAs in your pack). 
Rugged, check. Splash-proof, check. Waypoints, check. Heading/bearing 
indicator, check.

Try to look after those brands, and be sure to compare prices and other 
models. Look at the "GPS reviews" page in the OSM wiki or ask a local dealer.

Cheers,
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