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An honest, impartial guide to the best handheld outdoor GPS units, from the largest independent retailer of GPS units in the UK. We cover the best budget unit, the best all-rounder, the best for calling for help when there is no phone signal, and the best large screen units for walking and mountain biking. Plus a plain explanation of the OS mapping options, which is where most people go wrong.

Need to find your exact location on a paper map? Learn how to display an Ordnance Survey grid reference on your Garmin Fenix 8 and Suunto Race 2 GPS watch.

What's the difference between GPS, GNSS and multi-band? Discover how modern GPS devices calculate your position, when multi-band accuracy really matters, and which settings are best for walkers, hikers and outdoor adventurers.

Garmin’s Fenix 8 Pro looks familiar, but it adds something genuinely useful: built-in satellite SOS and LTE connectivity. In this in-depth review, Andy breaks down what’s new, what it’s like in real use, and which inReach plan makes sense.

If you’re looking at Suunto’s latest AMOLED GPS watches and wondering what actually separates the Race S, Race 2 and Vertical 2, this video gives a clear, practical comparison based on real-world use at GPS Training.