| For those looking for a portable GPS unit for | | | | periods of time, you want a GPS unit that has a |
| on-foot activities such as hiking. Here are a few | | | | long battery life relative to the time you spend |
| features that you should be on the look out for | | | | outdoors. |
| when making a purchase decision. | | | | It's important to have preloaded maps so you can |
| This one is obvious, but make sure there is a | | | | find nearby roads easily and not get lost. Make |
| visual map screen where you can see where you | | | | sure the unit you buy supports as many routes |
| are relative to your surroundings. Some GPS | | | | as you think you'll need. |
| receivers only tell you your longitude and latitude | | | | Waypoints are a very handy feature. Make sure |
| position. | | | | that your unit supports many user-entered |
| Make sure that the unit was designed to be | | | | waypoints. |
| rugged enough to work and last in the | | | | Make sure the receiver is light to carry and small |
| environment you are planning to trek at. Things | | | | enough to fit into your traveling gear. Also make |
| such as being water proof, shock proof, and | | | | sure that the screen is clear and easy to read at |
| weather proof are helpful if possible. | | | | a glance so you don't have to spend too much |
| If you plan on trekking or camping for extended | | | | time fumbling around for directions. |