[WTB Hobart] GPS - Handheld hiking unit

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[WTB Hobart] GPS - Handheld hiking unit

Postby TheOmen » Wed 13 Nov, 2019 9:54 am

Howdy all,

Looking to purchase a handheld GPS unit, as to begin to track my journies throughout the little island.

PM me if you have something that you're no longer using and looking to sell onewards
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Re: [WTB Hobart] GPS - Handheld hiking unit

Postby Zapruda » Wed 13 Nov, 2019 12:51 pm

If you don’t need pinpoint accuracy a smartphone and one of the many free gps apps will be more than enough. I only bring my dedicated unit when recording historical sites. Phones are easier to use and read in my opinion.
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Re: [WTB Hobart] GPS - Handheld hiking unit

Postby lefroy » Wed 13 Nov, 2019 3:55 pm

I use a suunto ambit 3 peak watch it's awesome. Mark points of interest, follow trails and retrace steps for off track walking.
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Re: [WTB Hobart] GPS - Handheld hiking unit

Postby Bubbalouie » Wed 13 Nov, 2019 7:21 pm

Sure thing, I have a Garmin eTrex 30 for sale, happy to sell for $150 inc. shipping.

That said, if you've already got a phone and want to save some $ then Zapruda is right, at most you'll need a USB battery to charge it every day or 2. You'll also need to ensure it's a weather resistant phone. I've yet to see a dedicated hiking GPS with a screen as nice as a modern phone.

Personally I use a Fenix 6x as my main digital nav and my phone as backup electronic nav (yes I also have a map and compass depending on circumstances).
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