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GPS Receivers

user rating: 4 of 5 (4)
Garmin fenix reviewed Nov 25, 2023
discontinued
user rating: 3.5 of 5 (5)
Garmin Foretrex 401 reviewed Oct 28, 2023
$200 MSRP
discontinued
user rating: 3.5 of 5 (2)
Garmin Astro 900 reviewed Aug 15, 2023
user rating: 1.5 of 5 (1)
Garmin GPSMAP 66sr reviewed May 17, 2022
user rating: 4.5 of 5 (3)
Garmin inReach Explorer+ reviewed Dec 9, 2021
$450 MSRP
user rating: 5 of 5 (2)
Garmin Fenix 5X reviewed Sep 16, 2021
user rating: 4 of 5 (1)
Garmin fenix 6 Pro reviewed Aug 25, 2021
user rating: 2 of 5 (7)
Garmin GPSMAP 66i reviewed Apr 20, 2021
$500 - $609
user rating: 3 of 5 (7)
Garmin eTrex 30 reviewed Mar 24, 2021
$300 MSRP
discontinued
user rating: 5 of 5 (1)
Garmin Alpha 100 reviewed Jan 16, 2021
$600
user rating: 2 of 5 (10)
Bushnell BackTrack reviewed Nov 26, 2020
discontinued
user rating: 4 of 5 (6)
Garmin eTrex 10 reviewed Nov 11, 2020
$110 MSRP
Suunto 9 Baro reviewed Oct 14, 2020
$254 - $499
user rating: 5 of 5 (1)
Apple Watch Series 5 reviewed Jul 23, 2020
user rating: 3.5 of 5 (6)
Garmin GPSMap 76CSx reviewed Jun 30, 2020
discontinued
user rating: 4.5 of 5 (1)
Garmin Instinct reviewed Jan 29, 2020
$268 - $299
user rating: 4.5 of 5 (1)
Garmin Forerunner 645 reviewed Nov 24, 2019
user rating: 5 of 5 (1)
Garmin Forerunner 235 reviewed Dec 25, 2018
user rating: 4 of 5 (1)
Suunto Ambit2 reviewed Oct 29, 2018
discontinued
user rating: 4 of 5 (7)
Garmin Foretrex 101 reviewed Jul 11, 2018
discontinued
user rating: 2 of 5 (2)
Garmin eTrex 30x reviewed Jul 6, 2018
user rating: 4 of 5 (1)
Garmin Foretrex 301 reviewed Jun 15, 2018
$150 MSRP
discontinued
user rating: 4 of 5 (1)
Garmin eTrex 20 reviewed Mar 23, 2018
$200 MSRP
user rating: 2 of 5 (13)
Suunto X9i reviewed Jan 28, 2018
discontinued
user rating: 2.5 of 5 (1)
Magellan eXplorist-710 reviewed Jan 3, 2018
$550 MSRP
user rating: 4.5 of 5 (1)
Garmin Foretrex 601 reviewed Dec 13, 2017
user rating: 2.5 of 5 (1)
Garmin vivosmart HR+ reviewed Aug 24, 2017
user rating: 4 of 5 (1)
Garmin GPSMap 64s reviewed May 15, 2017
$300 MSRP
user rating: 4 of 5 (5)
DeLorme inReach SE reviewed Feb 16, 2017
user rating: 4 of 5 (7)
Magellan Triton 500 reviewed Feb 13, 2017
user rating: 5 of 5 (2)
DeLorme inReach Explorer reviewed Sep 29, 2016
Trace reviewed Aug 15, 2016
$200 MSRP
user rating: 3.5 of 5 (2)
Garmin eTrex 20x reviewed Jul 27, 2016
user rating: 4.5 of 5 (1)
Garmin fenix 3 reviewed Jul 14, 2016
user rating: 4 of 5 (2)
Garmin GPSMap 62st reviewed Mar 30, 2016
$550 MSRP
discontinued
user rating: 5 of 5 (1)
Garmin GPSMap 62s reviewed Mar 5, 2016
$450 MSRP
discontinued
user rating: 4.5 of 5 (6)
Garmin eTrex reviewed Mar 3, 2016
discontinued
user rating: 3 of 5 (1)
Garmin GPSMap 64 reviewed Feb 23, 2016
$250 MSRP
user rating: 4 of 5 (2)
Garmin Oregon 600 reviewed Feb 5, 2016
user rating: 4.5 of 5 (1)
Satmap Active 12 reviewed Feb 2, 2016
user rating: 2.5 of 5 (3)
Magellan eXplorist 510 reviewed Nov 1, 2015
$350 MSRP
user rating: 5 of 5 (1)
Suunto Ambit3 Peak reviewed Oct 7, 2015
user rating: 4 of 5 (1)
Rand McNally Foris 850 reviewed Jun 12, 2014
$199 MSRP
user rating: 3.5 of 5 (5)
DeLorme Earthmate PN-60 reviewed Dec 1, 2013
$300 MSRP
user rating: 5 of 5 (1)
DeLorme Earthmate PN-60w reviewed Dec 1, 2013
$350 MSRP
user rating: 5 of 5 (1)
Garmin Forerunner 301 reviewed Nov 3, 2013
discontinued
user rating: 5 of 5 (2)
Suunto Ambit reviewed Sep 1, 2013
$550 MSRP
discontinued
user rating: 3 of 5 (3)
DeLorme inReach reviewed Aug 29, 2013
$250 MSRP
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Recent GPS Receiver Reviews

rated 2 of 5 stars
Garmin Astro 900

Bought this two years ago and I was very impressed. However it just stopped working after only two years of seasonal use and I can’t get much satisfaction from any online Garmin help other than the option to buy a refurbished one in exchange for my current one. Worked well for two seasons, but when I started it up this year the screen went black and I have not been able to get any help from the Garmin online support other than the option to return the device and purchase another refurbished device… Full review

rated 1.5 of 5 stars
Garmin GPSMAP 66sr

Good in open landscape, very unreliable in dense forest. Stay away from it if you like hiking in the forest. I have been using this gps in forest in Norway. There its performance is doubtful to say the least. The gpsmap regularly gets confused and does not find in which direction you have to go for your trial. The arrow indicating the direction to go is often fluctuation 75-110 degrees. And so is the compass. If you are often in the forest, stay away from this gps. In two occasions I was completely… Full review

rated 5 of 5 stars
Garmin inReach Explorer+

Used to navigate on land in the High Arctic by gut and no safety net if there was trouble. Then I had kids... I rely heavily on this device for safety since I am camping often in very remote areas with small children. But I also use it for work travelling Nunavik (for after hours on call for medevacs), where I also need this to be dependable. I subscribe to the unlimited messaging, as well as to the insurance policy offered with it. It is our lifeline to home, and our guide when trekking on the… Full review

rated 5 of 5 stars
Garmin Astro 900

For training a hunting dog or just keeping track of a big dog who loves to run free, the Astro 900 coupled with the T-9 collar will allow you to find your best friend even when well out of sight. Without the collar the Astro 900 alone is the one GPS navigation system for just about anywhere you want to go outdoors.   Astro 900 handheld GPS with T-9 collar If you are hunting with a dog or just enjoying some off-leash recreation with your four-footed friend there is always the chance that even the… Full review

rated 5 of 5 stars
Garmin Fenix 5X

GPS being made small enough to fit on a wristwatch has made life more interesting. The Garmin fenix 5x has certainly been great for multi-activity tracking. I first bought the Garmin Fenix 2, then the 3, and now I possess the Garmin Fenix 5x. It's great for any and all activities.  I got it used on ebay within my price range and it's everything I was looking for in a watch and more.  Full review

rated 4 of 5 stars
Garmin fenix 6 Pro

The Garmin Fenix 6 Pro is a fantastic data tracker for the person who needs immediate information at the click of a button. Great for hiking and backpacking if you have the time to figure out how to work it. I received my Garmin Fenix 6 Pro as a gift from my wife the week it was released (what's it been, 2 years?) to replace my 1st Gen Apple Watch. As a person who likes to spend a great deal of time outdoors, the purchase just made sense. Maps, Altimeter reading, Barometric Pressure, steps, etc...all… Full review

rated 2 of 5 stars
Garmin GPSMAP 66i

Poor syncing abilities with desktop and apps...and other issues. I am returning this product after playing with it for a few days, watching YouTube videos on how to operate it. I am glad I had not signed up for an inReach subscription yet. First, I am a forester and have been using a GPSmap60CSx for years, one of the best in terms of its signal and accuracy under forest canopy. I live in Canada and will be heading to the Yukon where cell service is non-existent when away from any roads. Having the… Full review

rated 5 of 5 stars
Garmin Alpha 100

When used with the TT15 or T5 dog tracking collars this is a great tool for those off-leash moments when hunting or just enjoying recreation with your dog. The Alpha 100 receiver can also function as a stand alone GPS with mapping. The Alpha 100 with the TT15 tracking collar allows you to track up to 20 dogs within a 9-mile range. It displays the track of each dog in a different color and lets you know when the dog has stopped and when the dog is barking. It has a training mode that can deliver… Full review

rated 5 of 5 stars
Garmin eTrex 10

Cheap, light, reliable. Had mine now for about 4 years and love it. I never walk about the Australian bush without my Silva compass but the little eTrex 10 is always in my daypack. The user manual is pretty average, but fortunately the device isn't really that hard to figure out, and of course if all else fails there is always youtube! For my use I simply name my base camp and then go wandering and if I need help getting back I simply ask the device where home is and voilà. It is a direct line… Full review

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