GPS

Just wondering if anyone can recommend a decent handheld GPS?

I'm not looking to pay too much over £100, but would be good to be able to use it in the car for the drives home.

 

Does not square with....

Unless you are looking for second hand.

 

Silva Compass and Ordnance Survey 1:50 000 map. Cheaper by far, more accurate and available via your QMs and training wing.

or

http://www.cotswold-outdoor.com/Cat/1862

 

If you can, get your GPS from the states. Its about £80 in the states, and REI will ship kit to the uk (not sure if there's any restrictions, I bought a shelter from them).

http://www.rei.com/online/store/ProductDisplay?storeId=8000&catalogId=40000008000&productId=47610913&parent_category_rn=4500600&vcat=REI_SEARCH

PS If you're using the GPS in the car, you might get a signal on the dash board, else where in the car and the signal is likely to be blocked.

 

Most people i know are using a PDA/GPS combination in the car these days

I bought mine from these people

http://www.globalpositioningsystems.co.uk/

Theres lots of handheld stuff on there aswell, wouldnt really recommend a handheld for a car though.

 

I got a Gamin etrex from Field and Trek last year for about £120, it is good, and the price has probably dropped. Its reception is very good once it's locked on to its satalites but if your under any kind of cover or near building getting the lock is a bit of a nause.

 

Oooo so Un PC - Its now POWSMOD - place of worship with spire, minaret or dome.

ie a bloody church.

 

Check out the Garmin Geko..

Basic Geko at £74 quid new from GPS warehouse.. www.gpsw.co.uk

after that think of a number

 

A map is a map is a map - Ordnance Survey or not - if you can read one you can read them all. The green bits are generally trees, the blue bits water etc.

 

But the issue ones ( available from RSMS Hermitage ) wil have.