Gps Device reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 155 Reddit reviews across 29 subreddits and 34 posts to rank the best Gps Device brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/WildernessBackpacking, r/gravelcycling, r/trueprivinv, r/trailrunning, r/uktrucking. Top-rated brands include Garmin (4.5/5), Wahoo (4.4/5), TomTom (3.4/5).
Stats
Reviews155
Subreddits29
Posts34
Brands51
Products63
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#1
Garmin
4.5
(61)
"Look for Garmin Inreach Messenger and a subscription plan"
"I use a Garmin InReach. It saved my butt!"
"I use a Garmin Inreach. It's not expensive and is easy to use."
"I got a Garmin InReach a few years ago and only pay the subscription when I’m actually going on a trip."
"Garmin in reach mini... It'll allow him to text you and send pictures."
"Garmin InReach is a popular model, there are others."
"Garmin GPSMAP 67i - check out the HikingGuy video on YouTube"
"A Garmin devices like the Garmin inReach Mini 2"
"Very happy with my Edge Explore 2. Great maps, touchscreen and just basic fitness stuff."
"I bought a garmin almost 10 years ago. Cost about 300 at the time. Gets quarterly map updates still and has been bulletproof in the field."
#2
Wahoo
4.4
(11)
"+1 for Wahoo Roam"
"Wahoo Roam is great."
"I use a Wahoo Elemnt Roam, its really simple to use."
"Check out the Wahoo Elemnt and Hammerhead Karoo 2."
"Wahoo elemnt bolt FTW!"
"Wahoo Elemnt Bolt gang."
"Bolt is cool too"
"I have a Wahoo Elemnt and I'm pretty happy with it."
"I hear good things about the Wahoo Element Bolt."
"I really really like the Wahoo RFLKT, which uses my phone as a hub."
#3
TomTom
3.4
(9)
"I find it does better than the tom tom system in newer Volvos"
"Tomtom app. Tom tom software on your phone, for 79 quid a year"
"If you have a smartphone I'm sure tom tom have a hgv navigation app (for a subscription) that I don't see been much different to the satnavs."
"TomTom Multisport Cardio. Fairly popular here at Strava"
"I prefer TomTom. It's much easier to use than the others...IMO"
"Can buy tomtom app. £80 per year."
"I got a tomtom go expert off Facebook marketplace for £200, quite a saving compared to new, tbh I don't even use it I just have it running in back ground and use Google maps because u can pin point loading bays ect on Google maps"
"Road lords app. My Tomtom Go Expert has been good, but now wont charge on the dock at all."
"Had to use that for a while while waiting for my proper satnav to arrive. It’s not as good, gives horrible routes for no reason"
#4
Tracki
4.0
(6)
"Trackipro is the best."
"Trackipro is the special one that could last up to 6 months."
"Tracki Pro is waterproof, with a solid magnet. It also has a huge battery."
"Tracki Pro has a 10,000mAh battery and is cheaper"
"Tracki is nice, good long charges."
"SpaceHawk is junk compared to Tracki with the extended battery waterproof case."
#5
Trimble
4.0
(5)
"We use the GEO XH where I work (nice and expensive) and work in ArcPAD."
"The Trimble R1 alleges 50cm of accuracy."
"I use Trimble Outdoor Navigator on my phone when I'm out surveying with static GPS."
"The Trimble Nomad would probably be used, I've found them for about $650."
"I use a Trimble at work (forget the exact model) but I know it cost somewhere along the range of $6,000-$7,000."
#6
SpaceHawk
4.3
(4)
"You are way better off buying a device like SpaceHawk that is waterproof, small, long battery life and has a magnet mount"
"The cheap ones on Amazon like spytec and Tracki dont have magnet mounts or long battery life. But SpaceHawk GPS does."
"SpaceHawk is the device we recommend"
"SpaceHawk makes the most sense."
#7
Waze
5.0
(3)
"Use Waze app. Worked great for us."
"Google Maps and Waze are great."
"The best GPS I've ever used is my phone with Waze."
#8
Gaia GPS
4.7
(3)
"I use Gaia GPS on my iPhone since I have it with me all the time anyways."
"It's been great for me. You can download a map of an area."
"I use my iPhone 7 with GaiaGPS."
#9
Suunto
4.3
(3)
"My suunto ambit 2 has saved me more than once."
"I've been using a suunto ambit for a month, you can follow a GPS track with it."
"There are SUUNTO and Garmin watches and handheld GPS devices that would probably suit your needs."
#10
Apple
2.8
(4)
"I think its Apple AirTag for its lost mode feature"
"Apple Air tags. They don’t have limited range."
"Airtags are not a good option if they're going to the countryside or something."
"Apple air tags are only effective if other iPhone users are around."
#11
Ublox
5.0
(2)
"Agree. We have been using ublox products with ROS without issues for years."
"Anything from ublox is what you want."
#13
Android Phone
4.5
(2)
"An android phone! Seriously, the maps app is free with free updates."
"You can get an old beat-up android phone for under $50."
#14
ZOLEO
4.5
(2)
"It lets you send and receive text messages from your cell phone using gps satellites when you have no cell service."
"I think the ZOLEO is among the most cost-effective."
#15
SPOT
4.0
(2)
"I have used a spot gen3 for quite a while as well. I really like the convenience of checking in by the press of a button."
"I have the Gen 3 now, had it for a couple of years. It does require a subscription ($200/year - totally worth it when you are out in the bush 150+ days per year)."
#16
Google Maps
5.0
(1)
"Google Maps and Waze are great."
#17
Avenza Maps
5.0
(1)
"Avenza Maps has been the one I use."
#18
inReach
5.0
(1)
"Buy an inReach for satellite communication if you want that."
#19
Maps.me
5.0
(1)
"Cell phone with maps.me installed. You can download offline maps for different areas."
#20
Verizon
5.0
(1)
"And we LOVE it. My kids (10 & 8) each have one. It has GPS, calling to preset contacts only."
#21
Soleus
5.0
(1)
"Soleus Mini. 99 bucks and has multiple settings to show you your current speed when biking or your current pace per mile when running."
#22
Hammerhead
5.0
(1)
"Really happy with my Hammerhead Karoo2."
#23
Mio
5.0
(1)
"I got a mio cyclo for £140 and it is awesome."
#24
iGPSsport
5.0
(1)
"I have an iGPSsport and I love it. Great battery life, plenty of sensor add-on options and full GPS and navigation w/o using my phone."
#25
Tile
4.0
(1)
"How about a tile tracker that you can put on a necklace chain ? It's a very cost effective way to do it."
#26
Family Tracking App
4.0
(1)
"There are family tracking apps you can install that will give you all of that info without the need to purchase another device."
#27
Phone App
4.0
(1)
"Go with a phone app and save the weight and money."
#28
Mototrak
4.0
(1)
"Eg.: http://www.mototrak.net"
#29
Amazfit
4.0
(1)
"Battery lasted me over 35 days with everything turned on to the max except gps."
#30
Osmand+
4.0
(1)
"You could still use your phone with offline maps and the Android app Osmand+."
#31
GPS Car Tracker
4.0
(1)
"I'd suggest just getting a GPS car tracker, they relatively cheap."
#32
Polar
4.0
(1)
"My polar m400 has a compass that points back to the start."
#33
Seniorlink
4.0
(1)
"There are several devices that might work depending on the individual: https://www.seniorlink.com/blog/the-50-best-gps-trackers-for-seniors"
#34
GAIA GPS
4.0
(1)
"GAIA GPS and Avenza Maps."
#35
Peakbagger
4.0
(1)
"The Peakbagger app will load topo maps you can use on your phone."
#36
Avenza
4.0
(1)
"I have Avenza maps and you can download a map of anywhere."
#37
Map My Ride
4.0
(1)
"MapMyRide and MapMyRun are good apps to track where you've been."
#38
Sinotrack
4.0
(1)
"Sinotrack. Needs sim with data and sms plan/subscription, you may use Smart or GOMO para non-expiry."
#39
Acutrac
4.0
(1)
"Eg.: Acutrac:
http://www.acutrac.co.uk/"
#40
Ginza Audio Concept
4.0
(1)
"I can reco ginza audio concept in d tuazon qc. They have gps tracking for trucks and delivery cars."
#41
ResQme
4.0
(1)
"They're called Personal Locator Beacons (PLBs) and i think ResQme makes a good, cheap ($80 ish) one."
#42
Suunto Ambit 2
4.0
(1)
"The navigation features on my Suunto Ambit 2 work fine in a pinch and great for logging."
#43
Suunto Ambit 3
4.0
(1)
"With suunto ambit 3 upload gpx and mark waypoints to follow in your run."
#44
GeotagPhotos
4.0
(1)
"You can download great geotracking apps for a few bucks. I use GeotagPhotos."
#45
Tack GPS
4.0
(1)
"Consider Tack GPS, it has 30days long battery life and low monthly fees."
#46
iGotU
4.0
(1)
"Take a look at the iGotU gt-600. It's small, accurate and has pretty good battery life with motion detection."
#47
Ninja Tracker
4.0
(1)
"15-day battery life"
#48
Find It Now
4.0
(1)
"FIN. Find it Now is a good one."
#49
Tabcat
3.0
(1)
"I use Tabcat now - http://mytabcat.com/ - it's made by Loc8tor and I used to use Loc8tor's Lite tracker for my senior kitty."
#50
Wintec
3.0
(1)
"I use the Wintec WBT-201 logger."
#51
GPS Logger
2.0
(1)
"I originally used a GPS logger... but found that for the purposes of geotagging photos it was occasionally quite inaccurate."
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