Best gps on Reddit
188 reviews from r/gravelcycling, r/GarminWatches, r/Surveying and 44 more subreddits
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#1
Garmin
4.3
(94)
"You should not use Google Maps while driving a tractor trailer, because it doesn't account for important factors specific to truck IMO."
"If you get an InReach you will have GPS, that works with your cell phone off grid."
"Garmin Inreach for emergencies and gaiagps for navigation."
"I had used a Garmin one. No regret at all."
"Garmin inReach is a great option."
"Garmin Forex is on point! Roughly 200 bucks dependant on year."
"The Garmin InReach Mini 2 has been super reliable for me."
"The Pro 550+ is hands down the best."
"I have the Garmin Alpha 300 with TT25 collar. Pretty pricey, but works great."
"If you are noy against having a handheld, the GPSMAP 66/67 is incredible."
#2
Wahoo
4.3
(12)
"My Wahoo Element Bolt v2 has worked pretty much flawlessly for me for 3 years."
"I love the Wahoo interface & buttons so much more than Garmin."
"Can wholly recommend the Wahoo roam!"
"Wahoo over Garmin everyday of the week."
"I like the wahoo computer cause it has buttons especially the ones below the screen."
"I vastly prefer the Wahoo, but I’m not sure if that’s down to it actually being better or it just being newer."
"It's getting shit on by reviewers, but for me it's a solid device."
"My experience is that Wahoo is better when outside cell service."
"This worked fine."
"Wahoo Elemnt Bolt gang."
#3
Tractive
3.9
(10)
"Tractive worked great for us."
"We have Tractive for both ours."
"Currently using Tractive. It looks bulky but it’s actually pretty lightweight."
"Worked well in the city and also rural area."
"Agree with all others saying Tractive, works really well for us."
"The brand is called Tractive. They're supposed to work worldwide and have a live tracker."
"I use tractive + airtag."
"Bit annoying that I can’t control that but the change has improved it."
"The actual tracker is like 50$ regular price."
#4
EOS
4.6
(7)
"Eos arrow 100."
"The arrow 100+ units are far and away my preferred unit."
"Lightweight and portable options like the Juniper Geode, Trimble R1, or EOS Arrow 100 solve this problem while still delivering the precision required for marking boundaries."
"Another vote for EOS Arrow."
"Anything else, then juniper geode....in that order"
"Definitely good enough for a delineation sketch."
"Our GIS team uses it for sub meter and like it."
#5
Google Maps
4.3
(6)
"It was perfect."
"Personally use Google maps - no issues"
"Google maps is best."
"Google maps is best."
"Google Maps works fine."
"To me traffic is best on google but there are those who swear by waze."
#6
Apple AirTag
3.6
(5)
"I have an AirTag on my dogs and it’s pretty good with finding it."
"Apple AirTag?"
"Apple airtag"
"Airtag."
"I’ve thought about getting one of the air tag collars."
#7
Trimble
4.3
(4)
"Lightweight and portable options like the Juniper Geode, Trimble R1, or EOS Arrow 100 solve this problem while still delivering the precision required for marking boundaries."
"Best in terms of price and accuracy."
"Trimble Catalyst da2"
"I am a Trimble R1 fan but EOS arrow is a good option also."
#8
Monimoto
4.7
(3)
"MoniMoto for sure."
"Monimoto is probably one of the best. You can hide it anywhere on the bike."
"Monimoto is often mentioned on these subs."
#9
Fi
4.0
(3)
"We’ve been using a Fi collar for years now. It is a monthly fee because it uses LTE for its GPS, but it’s worth it."
"Fi collar works well for us."
"Battery life is okay if your dog doesn't leave the base area too often."
#10
Garmin Enduro 3
5.0
(2)
"Enduro 3 for sure."
"Enduro 3, same functionality as Fenix 8 except longer battery life."
#11
Juniper
4.5
(2)
"Lightweight and portable options like the Juniper Geode, Trimble R1, or EOS Arrow 100 solve this problem while still delivering the precision required for marking boundaries."
"I run a Juniper Geode."
#12
Organic Maps
4.5
(2)
"I'd recommend Organic Maps. It's free and will give you a good idea of where you are."
"I even found the built-in cycling navigation pretty good."
#13
Waze
4.0
(2)
"Waze or Google Maps."
"I use Waze and Google maps."
#14
Emlid
4.0
(2)
"Cheap, lightweight, but uses your phone to collect data."
"Emlids work darn good for the price."
#15
Lezyne
3.0
(2)
"Links with smartphone to do mapping, battery life of over 36 hrs."
"I cannot recommend it. I got it because the battery is good for like 24 hours of use."
#16
My Pet Command
5.0
(1)
"Use the 'My Pet Command' wireless GPS collar on Amazon."
#17
Marco Polo
5.0
(1)
"Our favorite so far has been marco polo which uses radio."
#18
ShotScope
5.0
(1)
"Does the job brilliantly and I wouldn't be without it now."
#19
Carlson
5.0
(1)
"I cannot stress enough how good and light this little thing is."
#20
Leica
5.0
(1)
"Would provide the ability to leverage high accuracy for other projects."
#21
u-blox
5.0
(1)
"Anything from ublox is what you want."
#22
Simrad
5.0
(1)
"If It was me I would buy a simrad again in a heartbeat."
#23
Garmin Epix
5.0
(1)
"Navigation is great, battery life covers full day hike."
#24
MapOut
5.0
(1)
"MapOut is my go to offline map for touring."
#25
Hammerhead Karoo
5.0
(1)
"I found the Karoo maps much easier to follow than Garmin."
#26
Wahoo ELEMNT ROAM
5.0
(1)
"I rock a wahoo roam, and while I don’t use preloaded turn by turn routes very often, when I have used them I’ve had zero issues."
#27
Bushnell
4.0
(1)
"I believe the app on the phone has the same functions as the Phantom devices."
#28
Golfshot
4.0
(1)
"Golfshot or GolfLogix. Both require a subscription to use fully"
#29
Hammerhead
4.0
(1)
"Hammerhead Karoo!!"
#30
SpotOn
4.0
(1)
"We've had great luck with our SpotOn collar."
#31
World Topo Map
4.0
(1)
"I use world topo map app, has all the paths nicely marker."
#32
MAPS.me
4.0
(1)
"[MAPS.me](http://MAPS.me) app is free and has good topo maps."
#33
SingularXYZ
4.0
(1)
"Right at a grand a unit."
#34
GaiaGPS
4.0
(1)
"I used GaiaGPS."
#35
Trailforks
4.0
(1)
"Trailforks works for me."
#36
Dura
4.0
(1)
"Supposedly you don’t need to recharge for months due to its solar capabilities."
#37
MapMyRide
4.0
(1)
"I’ve been using MapMyRide for years and have no complaints."
#38
Teseo
4.0
(1)
"I would recommend the Teseo-VIC3D as an option."
#39
Sinotrack
4.0
(1)
"I have a Sinotrack ST-901L 4G in my car."
#40
Ublox
4.0
(1)
"Ublox SAM-M8Q is a good easy to use module with integrated antenna."
#41
Whistle
4.0
(1)
"I used to have the whistle 3 for my cat, it is a bit pricey but it works."
#42
VK-162
4.0
(1)
"You can buy a 20$ VK-162 off amazon to plug in and track it through the GPS widget."
#43
Garmin Epix Gen 2 Pro Sapphire
4.0
(1)
"Epix Gen 2 Pro Sapphire if you'd prefer very decent battery life."
#44
Garmin Forerunner 955
4.0
(1)
"955 if you are on a budget."
#45
Garmin Rhino 750
4.0
(1)
"Personally I use Garmin Rhino 750 CB radios with GPS."
#46
Bad Elf
3.0
(1)
"Tend to get 3-5 meter accuracy."
#47
Rand McNally
3.0
(1)
"Rand McNally 540 and blue parrot b450xt."
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