Posted: Thu May 27, 2010 2:25 pm
I don't use mapping GPS, just want something to read off position and take waypoints / navigate to waypoints. The elevation reading can be useful too. Some more info in this thread -
http://www.summitpost.org/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=50685
National Geographic Topo is pretty much sufficient for my needs -- I just print out a map with UTM coordinates prior to my trip. A lot of maps you might buy these days come with UTM grids on them, too. I always bring an orienteering compass anyway, so an electronic compass is unnecessary.
http://www.summitpost.org/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=50685
National Geographic Topo is pretty much sufficient for my needs -- I just print out a map with UTM coordinates prior to my trip. A lot of maps you might buy these days come with UTM grids on them, too. I always bring an orienteering compass anyway, so an electronic compass is unnecessary.