{"id":384,"date":"2024-09-24T14:28:16","date_gmt":"2024-09-24T14:28:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/?p=384"},"modified":"2025-03-24T12:05:59","modified_gmt":"2025-03-24T12:05:59","slug":"which-gps-device-do-i-need","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/guides\/which-gps-device-do-i-need\/","title":{"rendered":"Which GPS device do you need?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\t\t<header id=\"block_6ebee3303d04cdb45b851aacada57d41\" class=\"SingleHero skip-lazy default\">\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"container\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"SingleHero__categories\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/activities\/uk-hiking\/\" class=\"category\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHiking\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/activities\/running\/\" class=\"category\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tRunning\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/activities\/gear-guides\/\" class=\"category\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tGear Guides\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/activities\/off-road-cycling\/\" class=\"category\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tOff-road cycling\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/tag\/suunto\/\" class=\"category\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSuunto\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/tag\/gps\/\" class=\"category\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tGPS\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"SingleHero__title\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\tWhich GPS device do you need?\t\t\t\t\t<\/h1>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"row justify-content-center align-items-center SingleHero__author\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-auto name\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBy OS Team\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"SingleHero__meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tPublished on \t\t\t\t\t\t<time datetime=\"2024-09-24T14:28:16+00:00\" itemprop=\"datePublished\">September 24, 2024<\/time>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"dot\"><\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t3 min read\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"SingleHero__thumbnail\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1038\" height=\"412\" src=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/garmin-inreach-mini-2-banner-1.jpg\" class=\"img\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/garmin-inreach-mini-2-banner-1.jpg 1038w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/garmin-inreach-mini-2-banner-1-300x119.jpg 300w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/garmin-inreach-mini-2-banner-1-1024x406.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/garmin-inreach-mini-2-banner-1-768x305.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1038px) 100vw, 1038px\" \/>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/header>\n\n\t\n\n\n\t\t<article id=\"block_af67d2789d4231f6bb5e81deba0e2f4c\" class=\"Universal Universal--post c-small default pt-default pb-default mt-none mb-none    \" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"container\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"InnerBlocks\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"lead\"><\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\" id=\"h-gps-buying-guide-from-ordnance-survey\">GPS buying guide from Ordnance Survey<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re considering buying a GPS device, you\u2019ll be probably be comparing dozens of models with hundreds of features. Here\u2019s our guide to finding the best GPS. We look at handheld and wearable GPS devices for walking, hiking, running, cycling and off-grid adventures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A GPS device is a great piece of technology for any outdoor adventurer. While you can get GPS apps on a smartphone, the durability, long battery life and range of functions available on a dedicated GPS unit still make them appealing \u2013 as well as preserving phone batteries for emergencies. Before you consider which GPS device to get (as outlined below) read our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/beginners-guide-to-choosing-a-gps-device\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">guide to choosing a GPS device<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-which-gps-is-best-for-me\">Which GPS is Best For Me?<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Take a look through our helpful list of GPS devices below and who they will suit best. Most GPS devices will cover a number of activities but we&#8217;ve broken them down into a few core activity groups to help you understand which kind of GPS you need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\" id=\"h-which-gps-is-best-for-the-occasional-hiker\">Which GPS is best for the occasional hiker<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-garmin-etrex-32x\">Garmin Etrex 32x<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.osmaps.com\/garmin-etrex-32x-gps\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/getoutside39507958bf.blob.core.windows.net\/blobgetoutside39507958bf\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9059\" srcset=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image-1080x1080.png 1080w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image.png 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Garmin Etrex 32x<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The  Garmin Etrex 32x is for those who require a durable, affordable and reliable GPS at an entry price point, making it ideal for occasional outdoor enthusiasts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It has a clear screen, Ordnance Survey maps can be uploaded and it also comes pre-loaded with TopoActive European mapping.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Garmin eTrex 32x has an electronic compass and a barometric altimeter.<br>Perfect for hiking, cycling, SUP activities and a 25-hour battery life in GPS mode with 2 AA batteries<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\" id=\"h-which-gps-is-best-for-hard-core-hikers-and-walkers\">Which GPS is best for hard-core hikers and walkers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-garmin-gpsmap-67\">Garmin GPSMAP 67<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.osmaps.com\/garmin-gpsmap-67\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/getoutside39507958bf.blob.core.windows.net\/blobgetoutside39507958bf\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image-1-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9060\" srcset=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image-1-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image-1-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image-1-1080x1080.png 1080w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image-1.png 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Garmin GPSMAP 67<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This GPS unit give you the flexibility to plan your routes with Ordnance Survey Mapping on a PC, Mac, tablet or mobile phone and access to satellite imagery<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With a 180 hours of battery life in tracking mode and 840 hours in expedition mode it\u2019s the ideal unit for the hard-core walker.<br><br>With multi-band global navigation satellite technology, track roaming you can track your position in and the 3\u2033 sunlight-readable colour display allows you to clearly see your route whatever the weather.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\" id=\"h-which-gps-is-best-for-route-logging-and-ultra-running\">Which GPS is best for route logging and ultra running<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-suunto-race-and-suunto-race-s\">Suunto Race and Suunto Race S<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video\"><video height=\"826\" style=\"aspect-ratio: 720 \/ 826;\" width=\"720\" controls src=\"https:\/\/getoutside39507958bf.blob.core.windows.net\/blobgetoutside39507958bf\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/720.mp4\"><\/video><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The New Smaller Suunto Race S<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A stylish performance companion watch ideal for runnners, racing, training, swimming and everyday wear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The vibrant AMOLED touchscreen and digital crown means ease of readability in fast-paced situations in challenging conditions<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video\"><video height=\"852\" style=\"aspect-ratio: 852 \/ 852;\" width=\"852\" controls src=\"https:\/\/getoutside39507958bf.blob.core.windows.net\/blobgetoutside39507958bf\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/480.mp4\"><\/video><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Classic All Black Suunto Race &#8211; a best seller!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Excellent for performance tracking, heart rate monitoring, sleep and wellness, GPS navigation tacross 95 different sports activities with a 40 hour training mode battery life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Race S is a smaller version of the Race, it has slightly less battery power but if you are looking for something less bulky on your wrist you should certainly consider this slightly more affordable GPS watch. Read all of our <a href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/suunto-race-s-reviews-by-os-champions\/\">Suunto Race S Reviews.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\" id=\"h-which-gps-for-the-off-grid-explorer\">Which GPS for the off-grid explorer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-garmin-inreach-mini-2\">Garmin InReach Mini 2<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/getoutside39507958bf.blob.core.windows.net\/blobgetoutside39507958bf\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/garmin-inreach-mini-2-best-selling-gps-1024x576.png\" alt=\"The\u00a0Garmin InReach Mini 2 - Best Seller!\" class=\"wp-image-9084\" srcset=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/garmin-inreach-mini-2-best-selling-gps-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/garmin-inreach-mini-2-best-selling-gps-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/garmin-inreach-mini-2-best-selling-gps-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/garmin-inreach-mini-2-best-selling-gps.png 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The\u00a0Garmin InReach Mini 2 <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The&nbsp;Garmin InReach Mini 2&nbsp;is a lightweight, compatible satellite communicator that adds two-way communication and interactive SOS capabilities (subscription required) to your adventures, so you can communicate with loved ones at home and have piece of mind going off-grid. Using the Iridium satellite network, this device can send an alert message from anywhere in the world, even places out of the reach of mobile networks. Another handy feature is the track back routing which navigates you back to your starting point the same way you came.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The digital compass allows you to understand the direction you&#8217;re heading even when you&#8217;re not moving.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There&#8217;s up to 14 days of battery life in 10-minute tracking mode, helping you reach the furthest corners of the globe. You can also sync the Garmin InReach Mini 2 with Garmin Explore for trip planning and topographical mapping, and create way points, courses, activities and collections, all available to sync to your device.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\" id=\"h-which-gps-is-best-for-off-road-cycling\">Which GPS is best for off road cycling<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-twonav-terra\">TwoNav Terra<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/getoutside39507958bf.blob.core.windows.net\/blobgetoutside39507958bf\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image-2-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9062\" srcset=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image-2-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image-2-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image-2-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image-2-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image-2-1080x1080.png 1080w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image-2.png 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">TwoNav Terra<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The TwoNav Terra is for the outdoor adventure lover, who wants to explore safely with a light larger 3.7\u2019 screen at great value.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The extra-large screen size and the highly tough rugged design makes this unit perfect for mountain biking, tour cycling and hiking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The TwoNav Terra can display multiple routes on a map page with the glass design it avoids reflections for perfect vision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The unit includes Ordnance Survey topographical mapping and other map options can be downloaded.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\" id=\"h-which-gps-is-best-for-the-globe-trotter\">Which GPS is best for the globe trotter<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-garmin-inreach-messenger\">Garmin InReach Messenger<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/getoutside39507958bf.blob.core.windows.net\/blobgetoutside39507958bf\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/garmin-inreach-messenger._1000x600pg.jpg\" alt=\"garmin-inreach-messenger._1000x600pg\" class=\"wp-image-377\" srcset=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/garmin-inreach-messenger._1000x600pg.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/garmin-inreach-messenger._1000x600pg-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/garmin-inreach-messenger._1000x600pg-768x461.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Garmin InReach Messenger<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you like to stay in touch with friends and family while out and about, even when there&#8217;s no mobile coverage, then the&nbsp;Garmin InReach Messenger&nbsp;is for you.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the main draws is the global two-way messaging, which allows you to keep in contact with everybody from anywhere in the world. This is great for sharing your experience with those you love and staying up to date with things back home. Weighing in at just 100g, this is one of the lightest, most compact GPS devices on the market. For such a small device, up to 200 hours of battery life is impressive and it can double up as a mobile phone charger with reverse charging.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stay safe with location sharing and two-way SOS, connecting to the Garmin International Emergency Response Coordination Centre (IERCC). 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