GPS Units

Emma’s friend set her up with a ViewRanger map and let the app guide her to a backcountry surprise.

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Our favorite GPS unit/two-way radio gets a software update this year.

It lets you text your friends in the backcountry.

Finally, a full-featured GPS watch that cares about vert as much as you do.

This compact touchscreen GPS unit is beautifully simple.

GPS Watch

This GPS unit is rugged, reliable, and comes with preloaded maps.

DeLorme has finally made one tool that serves as a GPS device, backcountry messenger, and rescue beacon.

With the latest tech tools, you can plan trips better and more easily, stay safer on the trail, and instantly put your summit hero shot in front of the whole world.

New Elite program from map partner Trimble Outdoors serves up best-in-class trip planning tools, exclusive map data, and mobile app extras.

Our editors map their favorite trips on custom-centered topos. Order today!

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A perfect starter GPS unit, with a great price and minimal drawbacks.

Your electronics will never run out of juice with this portable battery charger.

This GPS is perfect, however you get from A to B.

The sleekest, best GPS watch yet.

Never get lost with these navigation tools.