Handheld GPS Receivers

Best Hiking GPS
Here are the top five handheld GPS devices for hiking and backpacking from Garmin, Magellan, DeLorme, and more.

Review: Garmin Montana 650t Multi-Purpose GPS
We field-test review, and star-rate the Garmin Montana 650t GPS. The Montana is designed to be used as a car, handheld, and marine GPS. We used the Montana on an extended backcountry trip.

SPOT Satellite Messenger Saves Lives
The SPOT satellite messenger provides a unique set of satellite communication options combined with GPS location capability to permit sending of okay, tracking, and help messages when you are out of cell phone range.

Garmin Rino 530HCx: Two-way Radio, 'Find Others' Features
The Garmin Rino 530 HCx combines two-way radio, color-map GPS, and the ability to locate others' positions into a tough and competent handheld GPS.

Garmin's eTrex Legend HCx Handheld a Great Outdoor Companion
We field test the new Garmin eTrex Legend HCx