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 iFinder Hunt Plus
by Lowrance
Custom designed for hunters
iFinder H2O
by Lowrance
Reliable & accurate waterproof GPS receiver
iFinder Explorer
by Lowrance
Absolutely affordable entry-level handheld with great features
 iFinder Go
by Lowrance
The basics with basemap in a simple to use, small size
 Atlas
by Brunton
One of the best handhelds, clearance priced
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 Rino 530HCx
by Garmin
Mini map compass for keychains
Rino 520HCx
by Garmin
Mini map compass for keychains
Rino 130
by Garmin
GPS radio with mapping, weather, & more
Rino 120
by Garmin
GPS radio with mapping features
Rino 110
by Garmin
GPS enabled FRS/GMRS radio
 Rino Accessories
by Garmin
We have just about everything for your Rino
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 iQue M3
by Garmin
Pocket PC with integrated GPS
 GPS 10
by Garmin
Add GPS functionality to your laptop
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Handheld GPS...do you need one?...
The Global Positioning System, or GPS, is a satellite-based navigation system made up of a network of 24 satellites placed in orbit by the U.S. Department of Defense. GPS was originally intended for military applications, but in the 1980's, it was made available for civilian use. GPS works in any weather conditions, anywhere in the world, 24 hours a day. There are no subscription fees or set-up charges to use it.
Although GPS is a wonderful tool for getting around, it is not recommended to be your sole means of navigation. Heavy cloud cover, trees & deep canyons can affect satellite reception, and these are the times when you absolutely need to know where you are going. Therefore it is always recommended, even by GPS manufacturers, that you also take along your compass & map as back-up. Use your GPS for fast bearings, logging waypoints & even tracking weather changes. Use the compass & map as back-up & to gain a better perspective of your local terrain.
Outdoor recreation models typically feature rugged body construction, mapping & communication capabilities. The Lowrance iFinder models & Brunton Atlas models are certainly leaders in this category, along with models from Garmin such as the Rinos. Since most handheld units boast an accurate 12 channel parallel receiver, other features become more important. Look for sensitive antennas & fast acquisition times so you do not waste precious battery power waiting for positioning, WAAS capability for the highest degree of accuracy (which is the reason for using GPS in the first place), large displays for the finest mapping detail, integration with 3rd party mapping software, overall battery life expectancy, & of course memory size for storing waypoints & routes. Take note of special features that each unit provides such as barometer, altimeter, or digital compass integration.
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