What kind of GPS for Hiking ,who have a best quality features and comparison between special GPS products for hiking??
As you know, all GPS product are unique, and you should know about which the suitable GPS Hiking for you.
There’s the point About Basic Feature of GPS for Hiking
Point#1. Report your position in graphic format.
Point#2. GPS should be have ability to mapping. This is very important, it may be able to show you the right ways and also give you calculation of distance.
Point#3. Unit has minimal 500 user-entered way points, better for more!
Point#4. Biggest Route Capability its must better. 20 router is the minimum capacity of the unit, some gps are store up-to 50.
Point#5. Waterproof GPS is very recommended, because can protect from the rain.
Point#6. Better choose a long life battery.
Point#7. There is Multiple Dantum features and Coordinates Settings for datum system setting and that has the same coordinate with the map that used.
Point#8. Bearing to next way-point is very important features.
Point#9. The small size and mild of gps will make you more cosines on your package
Point#10. More better you choose screen who has a larger size. Some times you consider what the right color ? is that Black and White or Color. B/W its not a problem but more better if your gps has Trans Reflective Color Screen, like Garmin and Vista/Legend.
Point#11. Gps should have ability to receive 12 channel simultaneously.
Point#12. Memory up to 20 Mb.
Point#13. UTM (Universal Transverse Mercator) or MGRS (Millitary Grid Reference System) are included on expensive GPS .
Point#14. Garmin has the best Topo maps uploaded. Magellan also but not to detail as Garmin has.
Point#15. For better satellite signal use external amplified antenna. It is very helpful used on specific territory.
Ok,thats it. I hope you have a great day and also have a good thought to choose the best GPS Hiking for doing your hobby. And i suggest to read my article about Garmin eTrex Venture HC. (just click here!)
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