Gps reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 201 Reddit reviews across 48 subreddits and 54 posts to rank the best Gps brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/gravelcycling, r/GarminWatches, r/Surveying, r/wetlands, r/backpacking. Top-rated brands include Garmin (4.4/5), Wahoo (4.4/5), Tractive (3.9/5).
Stats
Reviews201
Subreddits48
Posts54
Brands44
Products68
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#1
Garmin
4.4
(104)
"Look for a garmin model with the lm suffix for lifetime maps."
"If I was going to buy another dedicated sat-nav it would be a garmin."
"Garmin was absolutely the best."
"I own 3 Garmin products I've never had a software or hardware issue with them."
"I really like trust, and use Garmin GPS. Get one with "Maps for Life" and it's just that."
"I've been using the alpha for ten years now, eventually you'll need to replace a collar or at least an antenna, but other than that it's been great."
"Like others have said the garmin alpha. I have been using mine for 8 years pretty heavily."
"Garmin Alpha cant be beat"
"Garmin Tread 2 is my recommendation. I'm on year 3 with my 8 inch OG one."
"You should not use Google Maps while driving a tractor trailer, because it doesn't account for important factors specific to truck IMO."
#2
Wahoo
4.4
(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."
"We used RideWithGPS for the gpx creation, then navigated using a Wahoo ELEMNT Roam. Worked pretty flawlessly."
"I opt for Wahoo Elemnt Roam."
"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."
#3
Tractive
3.9
(13)
"Tractive worked great for us."
"We have Tractive for both ours."
"It’s just a smaller/lighter weight version of the tracker, and you can’t tell it’s for a cat. Our girl is 14 lbs and it’s the perfect size for her."
"We’re using Tractive (the smaller one for cats). Works well"
"Tractive are pretty good. I have one on my lab."
"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."
#4
EOS
4.6
(8)
"+1 on EOS and ArcGIS Field Maps."
"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
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."
#12
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."
#13
Dogtra
4.0
(2)
"The Dogtra we used with our first Brit was great for years, but we want the GPS feature, too."
"The Dogtra was also good (used with our first Brit for 10+ years), but we would like a GPS just in case!"
#14
Gizmo
4.0
(2)
"Garmin has a watch that allows calls/txts and location tracking. You need the companion app on your phone, but I've heard decent things about it."
"Gizmo watch. Live tracking and can only make/receive calls from contacts you have whitelisted."
#15
Emlid
4.0
(2)
"Cheap, lightweight, but uses your phone to collect data."
"Emlids work darn good for the price."
#16
Waze
4.0
(2)
"Waze or Google Maps."
"I use Waze and Google maps."
#17
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."
#18
Apple iPhone
5.0
(1)
"If you have newer iphone, you have ability to send messages via satellite."
#19
Garmin Pro 550+
5.0
(1)
"I’ve owned em all. The pro 550+ is hands down the best."
#20
EOS Arrow
5.0
(1)
"EOS Arrow with phone/tablet as data collector and backpack mount."
#21
My Pet Command
5.0
(1)
"Use the 'My Pet Command' wireless GPS collar on Amazon."
#22
Marco Polo
5.0
(1)
"Our favorite so far has been marco polo which uses radio."
#23
ShotScope
5.0
(1)
"Does the job brilliantly and I wouldn't be without it now."
#24
Carlson
5.0
(1)
"I cannot stress enough how good and light this little thing is."
#25
Leica
5.0
(1)
"Would provide the ability to leverage high accuracy for other projects."
#26
SpotX
4.0
(1)
"I got a SpotX to give my wife peace of mind and it's worked pretty well so far."
#27
Garmin inReach Mini 2
4.0
(1)
"Garmin inreach mini 2."
#28
Garmin Fenix 6
4.0
(1)
"I'm running a Gamin Felix 6 GPS watch, and it works."
#29
Dogtra Pathfinder 2
4.0
(1)
"If you want the handheld to beep, Garmin Alpha."
#30
Garmin Alpha 10
4.0
(1)
"I'm a pretty big fan of the Garmin alpha ten, easy to use."
#31
Wahoo Roam
4.0
(1)
"I've used a Wahoo Roam for about 5 years. It's solid and works very well."
#32
Galileo
4.0
(1)
"Maybe Galileo instead of GPS if You need a better accuracy and reliability?"
#33
Bushnell
4.0
(1)
"I believe the app on the phone has the same functions as the Phantom devices."
#34
Golfshot
4.0
(1)
"Golfshot or GolfLogix. Both require a subscription to use fully"
#35
Hammerhead
4.0
(1)
"Hammerhead Karoo!!"
#36
SpotOn
4.0
(1)
"We've had great luck with our SpotOn collar."
#37
World Topo Map
4.0
(1)
"I use world topo map app, has all the paths nicely marker."
#38
MAPS.me
4.0
(1)
"[MAPS.me](http://MAPS.me) app is free and has good topo maps."
#39
SingularXYZ
4.0
(1)
"Right at a grand a unit."
#40
GaiaGPS
4.0
(1)
"I used GaiaGPS."
#41
Trailforks
4.0
(1)
"Trailforks works for me."
#42
Dura
4.0
(1)
"Supposedly you don’t need to recharge for months due to its solar capabilities."
#43
Garmin inReach Mini
3.0
(1)
"I have a Garmin inReach mini for this same reason. The device is fine."
#44
Bad Elf
3.0
(1)
"Tend to get 3-5 meter accuracy."
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