Recommend me a GPS

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zigrat
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Recommend me a GPS

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Right - need some advice as I'm totally lost on this topic.
Plans for this year : Cairngorms Loop, Fort Bill - Findhorn and BB 200, next year ? Highland Trail
Have never used a GPS and want to make sure I get the right thing.
Was seriously considering a GArmin GPS 62 s with full Uk 1:50 discoverer mapping which I can get for £389 with £50 cashback - is this what i should plop for.
Also anyone know any cheeky (i.e. cheap sources) for SPOT trackers ?
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I use an Oregon 450 which does navigation, better than the Edge's, which do personal training and a bit of nav.


For spots,
Cactus Navigation,

OR

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Spot-SPOT2-Sa ... 572wt_1048
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simon72
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I am thinking of mounting my iphone on the handle bars in a waterproof case and using outdoors gps app, which has os maps. has anyone seen this done, is it effective?

http://www.outdoorsgps.com/products.php

Also any advice on mounting systems and iphone cases?
zigrat
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Prob OK for short rides but my iphone currently lasts < 10 hrs per charge..
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Cheapest for SPOTs seems to be eBay seller http://myworld.ebay.co.uk/cactusnavigat ... 4340.l2559. Prices vary day to day, but I got mine for something under £90..
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