New handheld hiking GPS ratings
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Posted in: Gear Reviews, Video
Consumer Reports (consumerreports.org) takes a new look at it’s reviews on handheld GPS Units
Modern adventurers have numerous tools to choose from when packing for a day trip or an overnight wilderness excursion, and for many, a convenient, all-in-one device is a handheld hiking GPS unit. Those portable navigators can direct you from Point A to Point B, guide you along a plotted course, and add an extra measure of safety.
Handheld hiking devices can lead you on adventures, exploring the wilderness with confidence or pursuing geocaches on an electronic treasure hunt. And they can make great gifts.
When reading through the ratings and buying advice, consider how the hiking device would be used and resist the temptation to overspend for features that may not be worthwhile. In our testing, we found some inexpensive units can work quite well, admittedly sacrificing screen size and some ease of use. On the other hand, such affordable models can often be lighter and more packable.
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November 17th, 2009 at 7:12 pm
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