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Photo by Andy Miller, UK, Taking a rest, Jokulsarlon, Iceland

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I just haven't got the money to spend on something too fancy!
Fear not, all is not lost.
Try a skim read of this thread which explores the use of GPS in practical situations, even though the thread lives in a different bit of the HUBB and went off topic quite quickly from the original post.
http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hub...g-city-72879-2
It pretty much describes how I have used my Nuvi 205 these past few years, partly because I soon encountered the buit-in limitations of my Garmin but mainly because I don't wish to rely solely on any form of GPS.

If you like, take a look also at the discussions elsewhere in here about using smart phone apps - it may be that you aren't carrying one of the latter, in which case continue with plan A.
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Thanks for the link, but I'm not too sure if it is the right one as I can't see any posts from you.

Saying that, I may just be teched out!!!:confused1:
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My 2 pence if I may. There are many choices out there including second hand units but at a risk-
For a modern unit which should serve you a long long time, have a look at Garmin's Etrex 10- Part Number: 010-00970-00specs here
A nice simple unit, rugged, waterproof, with twin gps and glonass receiver.
It does not have micro sd card facility, nor maps aside (from a pretty useless basemap), nor any internal memory. For £99 it is a good deal remembering that it very limited in its capability- Only you can decide if these are enough.

But for the little extra- I'd chose the Etrex 20- specs here as it offers micro sd capability so you could load Olaf's free Morocco map on there ( ands others like OSM etc) and 1.7GB internal storage capabilitity for maps/waypoints etc.
Don't underestimate the usefulness of some useable memory and ability to add maps and other data files.
Just to revive a previous suggestion...
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Yeah, in many ways you are right. For me it would be the best thing for just bumping down the pistes because it won't try to adopt motorcyclistic assumptions as to where I want to go (good new word there).

I kind of got attracted to the motoring sat navs because it would be very useful in towns and the 3d view is very useful here. Also for when I get home and need the odd postcode directions.

So very much not sure what to do now. I may in the end, just forget trying to put routes on my current sat nav and just use it to get Long Lat readings going off the good old map and compass. At least I can use it when not on the piste.

It's been an education! Thanks all for your help
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Thanks for the link, but I'm not too sure if it is the right one as I can't see any posts from you.

Saying that, I may just be teched out!!!:confused1:
That's the link that I wanted to draw to your attention: I don't post if I see no need to contribute.

The Nuvi works for me at present and I don't get overwhelmed with the techie stuff - it depends on the extent you want your hand to be held by such technological marvels.
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That's the link that I wanted to draw to your attention: I don't post if I see no need to contribute.

The Nuvi works for me at present and I don't get overwhelmed with the techie stuff - it depends on the extent you want your hand to be held by such technological marvels.
I'm certainly getting it now, It is a useful link. I will keep on with the Nuvi. It will be useful in the cities for finding places and for the pistes, I will not expect that I can install turn by turn directions as if I was heading down the motorway! I'll stick a few key waypoints in and see how I get on.

I think that was what I was hoping to do, but as you say, that may be a little bit too loose a grip on reality. Well, for the money I have got to spend on GPSs it is!
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just use it to get Long Lat readings going off the good old map and compass.
Much as I have tried to "reform" myself and adopt greater use of GPS tools, I have found that I can't resist studying a map while lying about in a tent or taking a few s with others.
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