Why have a GPS?

We live in a Google Maps generation. We didn't use to. When the signal stops, how are you going to get to your friends and family? Garmin is the hands down leader of devices from watches to offline GPS devices. Instead of just recommending products, I want to provide background information to help you find the right device for you.

Requirements:

  • Offline
  • Map Packs
  • Emergency Communication

There are a lot of things to think about when switching from a Google Maps mindset to GPS mindset.

Garmin Fortrex 601

This where it started. The millitary needed a way to know exactly where they were. This is the latest itiration in the Garmin line that will give you precise positioning information without maps. It features:

  • Position
  • Tracking
  • Compass
  • Waypoints
  • Powered by 2x AAA Batteries

This is a great GPS. However, to maximize its potiential, it needs to be paired with a solid understanding of land navigation and how to assemble your own maps. We talk about these topics in the A World Without Google Maps class.

Garmin GPSMAP 67i

This is your full offline GPS companion device. This will give you a full range of maps for driving, hunting, topographical, hiking. A lot of information can be stored, imported, or manipulated. This model also has the emergency button which allows it to have a satalite messaging service. This is the model that we recommend in our A World Without Google Maps class. It features:

  • Maps
  • Tracking
  • Compass
  • Waypoints
  • Extra Tools
  • Satalite Communications, Messaging, and Imagery.
  • Emergency Button
  • USB-C Recharable

This is a seriously full featured GPS. It doesn't require anything out of the box. We recommend our A World Without Google Maps class in order to jump you across the divide between modern app GPS and device-based GPS.