Hand-held-gps-hero Preview models tested

We tested 7 handheld GPS devices and found some much better than others. 

For some of us any trip into the wilderness is fraught with danger. Not from angry animals or sprained ankles, but from misreading simple maps and failing to follow well-marked tracks. So a handheld GPS unit is essential for the navigationally challenged – although some are better than others, as our test results show.
 

 

Highlights of this report


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How they work


They're clever devices - but you still need basic map-reading knowledge. Read more

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Test results


Compare price, performance, ease of use and features for all tested models. Read more

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We recommend


The best-buys from our test of handheld GPS units. Read more

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