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Handheld GPS for Road (Turn-by-turn) and Hiking (Topographical)

5 Jul 2008 | by Barton, in handheld GPS

Is There a Good Handheld GPS for Both Road (Turn-by-turn) and Hiking (Topographical)?you can use handheld gps unit to (1) show turn-by-turn directions while driving and (2) give a topographical map for hiking.
The best handheld gps for you would probably be a Garmin 76CSX or a Garmin 60CSX. They are both handheld and basically both the same except for different shape. On any handheld it won’t come with street or topographical maps, but you can definitely purchase the software separately and then send it over to the unit form your …

handheld GPS for riding in heavily wooded areas

5 Jul 2008 | by Barton, in Lowrance

What handheld GPS for riding in heavily wooded areas? if you trail ride in heavily wooded areas. if you would like to start doing some riding off the beaten path. you will be interested to know what handheld GPS units to use. Which handheld GPS gets the best reception under heavy tree cover? What about value for the money?
Most important is to secure a GPS system that includes a high sensitivity GPS receiver such as SiRF III, most handheld are acceptable if they include the high sensitivity receiver. You should …