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Posted by BigSky on March 25, 2008 at 3:54:20 pm EDT
In reply to GPS or Map and Compass posted by m0rpheu5111 on February 18, 2008 at 3:53:29 pm EST

If you must choose only one option, choose the map and compass option. However, a GPS is a great tool and you don't need to spend a huge amount of money to get a high quality GPS. As a starter, for basic functions, there are many on the market that are new for about $100. I've seen several that were $350 or more even a few years ago that can now be bought on various forums I frequent for less than $100.

If you wish to use a GPS for its most basic functions (I deem the basic functions to be marking waypoints and determining current grid coordinates) then the most basic models from a known manufacturer are all you'll ever need.

I don't believe a GPS to be a suitable or satisfactory replacement for map and compass. I do however believe them to be an excellent compliment to map and compass.

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