Handheld GPS

Purpose

Track position, routes, and waypoints without draining a phone.

Used in kits

• Storm Chasing Support Kit

  Home Emergency

• Search and Rescue Field Team Kit

  Professional & Field Ops

Alternatives

• Phone with offline maps— Cheaper and familiar; fragile and battery-hungry.
• Map and compass— The battery-free backup every GPS user should still carry.

Maintenance notes

• Carry spare batteries; update maps before big trips.

Buying considerations

• Replaceable AA power is a real advantage on long trips.
• Buttons beat touchscreens in cold and rain.